An orientation to IDEA data and other data-related topics to help stakeholders meaningfully participate in conversations about programmatic issues and decisions.
Stakeholder Knowledge Toolkit
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Building a Strong Data Culture
NASDSE 2020 presentation on how to build a strong data culture. Presenters: Bruce Bull, Grace Kelley, & Michelle Lewis Building a Strong Data Culture
Data Visualization Toolkit
Guidance for effectively creating and presenting data visuals.
Data Culture Toolkit
Guidance for building effective culture of data use at state and local levels.
Data Governance Toolkit
A toolkit to help program staff create or enhance their data governance policies and procedures.
IFSP Information Toolkit
Guidance to support decision-making for states that wish to develop or enhance an IDEA Part C data system.
Data Visualization Toolkit: Qualitative Data Design Principles
DaSy Toolkits » Data Visualization Overview Qualitative data Data tables Presentations Charts Color Animations Infographics Dashboards Interactive displays Maps Qualitative methods allow for collecting and analyzing information that cannot be easily understood through numbers. Qualitative data can include open-ended survey responses, interview and focus group transcripts, observation notes, secondary data from organizations (e.g., reports, strategic plans, […]
Data Visualization Toolkit: Data Tables Design Principles
DaSy Toolkits » Data Visualization Overview Qualitative data Data tables Presentations Charts Color Animations Infographics Dashboards Interactive displays Maps A visual display can be helpful for generally comparing magnitudes or looking at trends, but sometimes providing specific data points is necessary. Data tables are useful for presenting data where specific data points, not just summary statistics […]
Data Visualization Toolkit: Presentations Design Principles
DaSy Toolkits » Data Visualization Overview Qualitative data Data tables Presentations Charts Color Animations Infographics Dashboards Interactive displays Maps Creating a presentation is an effective way to tell a story with data and display information to accompany a speech or a longer text report. Presentations are typically created using slideshow tools, but they can also be […]
Data Visualization Toolkit: Charts Design Principles
DaSy Toolkits » Data Visualization Overview Qualitative data Data tables Presentations Charts Color Animations Infographics Dashboards Interactive displays Maps When we think of visually representing data, charts (or graphs) are typically what first come to mind. To avoid having charts that look like Excel defaults or uninspired, here are some tips for creating charts that accurately […]