Members meet at least once a year in addition to the events described above to review the previous year's work and plan for the coming year's opportunities. Finally, the Clearinghouse is using its own media tools to build a dialogue between researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and advocates. Through Facts in Action and its web site, the Clearinghouse seeks written and electronic input from the field - information on best program practices, outcome measurement tools, and local policy developments, for example. In addition, the Clearinghouse plans to use its publications and web site to conduct regular brief surveys and polls of its readers around timely issues in the early education field, and the usefulness of Clearinghouse materials. The Early Education Clearinghouse does not duplicate existing research and data collection efforts, but helps them reach their audiences - ultimately building the capacity of the field to create and advocate for affordable, high quality early care and education and school age services.
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