Author Archives: Elaine Mulligan

Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book III)

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This electronic book is the third in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems. It provides guidance on organizational issues, how to keep the project moving forward, and ensuring high quality data to improve education. Data governance and management is prominent thoughout this document. Published by: National Forum on Education Statistics Traveling Through Time: The […]

What Four States Are Doing to Support Local Data-Driven Decision-Making: Policies, Practices, and Programs

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This 2011 report documents how four state education agencies are supporting local data-driven decision-making through their policies, practices, and programs for creating data systems, improving data access and use, and building district and school capacity to use data. Published by: Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Lab (REL) What Four States are Doing to Support Local Data-Driven Decision-Making: […]

Data Governance and Stewardship

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This 2011 brief provides guidance on how to successfully manage complex data systems by establishing a comprehensive data governance approach. Data governance principles discussed in this paper apply to a large number of audiences and can be used to improve data management of systems spanning pre-school through postsecondary education and into the workforce. Published by: […]

Data Security Checklist

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This 2011 document assists stakeholder organizations, such as state and local educational agencies, with developing and maintaining a successful data security program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Security Checklist

Information from National Data Sources on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services

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This 2011 brief provides an overview of various sources of data that relate to personnel shortages in special education. Published by: National Center to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Personnel for Children with Disabilities (Personnel Improvement Center – PIC) Information from National Data Sources on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services