The third blog post in our data governance 3-part series is out! Consider two scenarios and then review how a written data system change policy can support effective responses to them. Access resources to support your data governance efforts including policy considerations and templates for developing data system change polices. Read the blog post
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Do It BEFORE You Need It: Develop a Written State Data System Changes Policy
Author: Bruce Bull, DaSy Like most things in life, data systems don’t last forever. Data systems need to be enhanced to keep current with new data requirements, security standards, improved business logic, performance speed, and other functionality. When a state decides to modify a data system, the changes are likely to impact the work conducted […]
Blog Post: It’s Data Culture Time! How Are We Doing?
The second blog post in our data culture 2-part series is out! Consider two scenarios about supporting and enhancing a strong data culture. Access information, guidance, and templates to assist Part C and Part B 619 program staff with building effective data teams and supporting conditions for a culture of data use at the state […]
It’s Data Culture Time! How Are We Doing?
Authors: Denise Mauzy and Haidee Bernstein, DaSy A recent policy guide from the Education Commission of the States asserts that “when states treat data collection and analysis as a lesser function, they struggle to maintain a compelling vision for education data.” (von Zastro & Perez, Jr., 2019). We at DaSy agree because we know that […]
619 Child Outcomes Data Completeness Calculator
This 619 Child Outcomes Data Completeness Calculator is an Excel template that determines the percent of children exiting the program with complete child outcomes data as a proportion of the 3 – 5 child count. The calculator is designed to support state staff in monitoring child outcomes data completeness across programs. Go to the 619 […]
619 Child Outcomes Data Completeness Calculator
This 619 Child Outcomes Data Completeness Calculator is an Excel-based analytic tool that can be used to determine the percent of children exiting the program with complete child outcomes data as a proportion of the 3 – 5 child count. For the child outcomes Preschool Special Education Reporting (Indicator 7), data are complete when there […]
Blog post: Data Breach of Personally Identifiable Information
The second blog post in our data governance 3-part series is out! Read two likely data breach scenarios that you may encounter. Explore how you can support responses to data breaches and how to avoid them. Read the blog post
Data Breach of Personally Identifiable Information
Authors: Denise Mauzy, Bruce Bull, and Haidee Bernstein, DaSy I just learned about two different data breaches! I know my state needs to strengthen our data breach polices and hold privacy trainings! The first incident was in a small rural jurisdiction. They released a data report highlighting the great progress their children have made. Although […]
Blog post: Embrace the Data Culture!
Access resources to support your team’s efforts to enhance data culture in our first post of a two-part blog series. Read a scenario about a Coordinator immersed in data work who is considering whether her organization has a strong data culture. Read the blog post
Embrace the Data Culture!
Author: Haidee Bernstein, DaSy This is the first of a two-part blog. The main goals of these blogs are to (1) promote a greater understanding of what it means to have a data culture and (2) let you know where to find information about creating a data culture. It’s another day at work, and today […]