This presentation introduces the Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) project and provides information on the purpose of the projects, the parts of a CEDS Standard, and the tools for using […]
CEDS 101
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CEDS Version 4
This 2013 set of voluntary data standards is the newest version of CEDS which includes additions to the early learning, K12, and post-secondary elements and expands CEDS into adult education […]
CEDS Connect Tool
This tool allows users to find and create “Connections” among data elements to address practical applications across the P-20W environment, for example, answering policy questions, calculating metrics and indicators, and […]
Cheaper, Faster, Better: Are State Administrative Data the Answer?
This 2015 report details MIHOPE-Strong Start’s process of acquiring administrative vital records and Medicaid data from 20 states and more than 40 state agencies and sheds light on the challenges […]
Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Align Tool
This tool allows users to map their own data dictionary to CEDS. Published alignments are currently available in the early learning domain for 3 states. Align also offers individual training […]
Building and Using Coordinated State Early Care and Education Data Systems: A Framework for State Policymakers
This 2010 report on building and using coordinated state early care and education data systems is intended to be a framework for state policy makers. Published by: The Early Childhood Data […]
Reporting Systems Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Children’s Bureau
This webpage provides examples of data collection and reporting systems. The Children’s Bureau supports the development of state and tribal child welfare reporting systems to enable the collection and analysis […]
Pre K-3rd: Next Steps for State Longitudinal Data Systems
This 2012 policy brief discusses the urgent need to measure children’s educational process from the beginning of Pre K and offers recommendations to overcoming barriers in creating state longitudinal data […]
Analyzing State Differences in Child Well-Being
This 2012 report examines the results of a comprehensive composite of state-level child well-being data modeled after the Foundation for Child Development’s Child Well-Being Index. Published by: Foundation for Child Development […]
Data Management: Best Practices for Producing High-Quality Data
This 2013 webinar presents an overview of best practices in data management that promote data integrity and ensure that high-quality data are available for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation. Published by: INQUIRE […]