This 2010 electronic book is the first in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems (LDS). It provides an overview of what a longitudinal data system (LDS) is and its benefits, the process for instituting and using an LDS, and identifying the features and capabilities of an LDS. Published by: National Forum on Education Statistics […]
This report is a case study of Maryland’s progress (as of 2009) toward building and using early childhood data systems. Published by: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
This 2010 report is a case study of Pennsylvania’s progress (as of 2009) toward building and using early childhood data systems. Published by: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) A Look at Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Data System
This 2010 policy brief discusses SLDS K-12 and beyond. Although it is not focused on early childhood, it provides important insights on data collection, integration of special and general education data systems, and barriers and benefits of developing a SLDS. Published by National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) State Longitudinal Data Systems […]
This 2009 article details how three teachers learn better ways to collect data, choose the right measurement tool, and interpret data to inform their teaching decisions. Published by: Young Exceptional Children Improving Child Outcomes With Data-Based Decision Making: Collecting Data
This 2009 report examines the initiatives of state education agencies in the Northeast and Islands Region to support data-driven decision making in districts and schools and describes the service providers hired to support this work. The report identifies four components of data-driven decision making initiatives and finds that not all initiatives include all four. Published […]
This 2009 policy brief provides an overview of six states that use unique identifiers to link data between Part C and B, and discusses the development of these systems. Published by National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) Using Unique Identifiers to Promote Data Sharing Between Part C and Part B
This 2009 annual data book provides thoughts on the state of data use in systems serving children and describes the need for improvements in early childhood and special education systems and in data collection, analysis, and linking. Published by The Annie E. Casey Foundation 2009 Kids Count Data Book
This 2007 report analyzes the US DOE’s development and implementation of the New National Education Data System. Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) ED Facts: Special Education in the New National Education Data System
This 2005 document provides an overview of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which includes provisions on the sharing of health care data and information. Published by Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers HIPAA Basics
