Alternative Methodologies Webinars
The Let's Talk About Alternative Methodologies series of national webinars explores the use of cost-based alternative methologies and improving the use of cost data for Lead Agencies.
Let's Talk About Alternative Methodologies

Embracing Alternate Methods for Setting Subsidy Rates
This webinar, part of a series, explains use of methods other than a market rate survey for setting subsidy rates.
Strengthening Use of Cost Data for Rate Setting
This webinar focuses on how to strengthen Lead Agencies' use of cost data in setting rates.
Exploring Data Collection for Cost Studies
This webinar explores California's child care landscape, data collection plan, constituents' engagement, and cost data modeling.
Analyzing Child Care Cost Data for Cost Informed Decision- Making
This webinar explored strategies to analyze child care cost data. The presentation began with an overview of how various considerations may be used to create a cost model. Then, presenters detailed how to use different tools to build a model.
Cost-Informed Decisionmaking and Budgeting
This webinar focuses on improving your use of cost data for decision-making and budgeting.
Harnessing the Power of Engagement
This webinar focused on the power of engaging stakeholders throughout the cost estimation process. The webinar highlighted strategies to engage child care providers, parents, partners, and advocates throughout the process and how those strategies can strengthen the results.
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