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 technical brief provides guidance on how to protect personal information in a statewide longitudinal data system including information on the mitigation of disclosure risk. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Statistical Methods for Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Aggregate Reporting
This 2010 technical brief provides guidance on how to protect personal information in the collection, processing, storage, and use of electronic student education records. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Data Stewardship: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Student Education Records
This 2010 technical brief is the first in a series of briefs written to provide guidance on how to protect personal information in a statewide longitudinal data system. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Basic Concepts and Definitions for Privacy and Confidentiality in Student Education Records
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 document is specifically geared toward analyzing family outcomes using the ECO Survey. However, some analyses can be generalized more broadly. The document reviews the types of analyses that can be done and how they are useful to state and local jurisdictions. Published by: The Early Childhood Outcomes Center (ECO) A Guide to Analyzing […]
This 2013 5-page guide equips leaders of data system initiatives with a six-step plan that builds towards effective stakeholder engagement. The resource supplies guiding questions, exercises, and tips to help users identify where they are in the stakeholder engagement process and where they need to go. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) State Support […]
This 2009 document focuses on a model and processes for creating sustainable systems change in state early intervention and early childhood special education programs administered under IDEA. It describes how stakeholders are involved in each step of the multi-level approach. Published by: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) NECTAC Technical Assistance Model for Long-Term […]
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 document defines terminology used in the SPP/APR development process. Published by: Michigan Department of Education Choosing a Common Language: Terms and Definitions Used in the State Performance Plan (SPP) and the Annual Performance Report (APR)
