This 2011 document examines the planning phase of the Early Childhood Data Use Framework through the experiences of Arkansas’s and Washington State’s State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) P-20W agencies. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Planning for Early Childhood Data Use, Part 1
Category Archives: Publication
Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book III)
This electronic book is the third in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems. It provides guidance on organizational issues, how to keep the project moving forward, and ensuring high quality data to improve education. Data governance and management is prominent thoughout this document. Published by: National Forum on Education Statistics Traveling Through Time: The […]
What Four States Are Doing to Support Local Data-Driven Decision-Making: Policies, Practices, and Programs
This 2011 report documents how four state education agencies are supporting local data-driven decision-making through their policies, practices, and programs for creating data systems, improving data access and use, and building district and school capacity to use data. Published by: Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Lab (REL) What Four States are Doing to Support Local Data-Driven Decision-Making: […]
Systems for Reviewing Educational Data, Including Special Education Information: Four State Approaches
This 2011 report describes how four states have ensured a quality review process within their educational data system. Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) Systems for Reviewing Educational Data, including Special Education Information: Four State Approaches
Data Governance and Stewardship
This 2011 brief provides guidance on how to successfully manage complex data systems by establishing a comprehensive data governance approach. Data governance principles discussed in this paper apply to a large number of audiences and can be used to improve data management of systems spanning pre-school through postsecondary education and into the workforce. Published by: […]
Data Security: Top Threats to Data Protection
This 2011 brief outlines critical threats to educational data and information systems. Threats are divided into two categories: technical and non-technical. A brief description of each threat is followed by a suggestion of appropriate risk mitigation measures. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Security: Top Threats to Data Protection
Data Security Checklist
This 2011 document assists stakeholder organizations, such as state and local educational agencies, with developing and maintaining a successful data security program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Security Checklist
Student Privacy Resources
This collection includes resources covering data topics such as Data Breach Response, Disclosure Avoidance, Security Best Practices, Data Governance, and more. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) PTAC Toolkit
Information from National Data Sources on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services
This 2011 brief provides an overview of various sources of data that relate to personnel shortages in special education. Published by: National Center to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Personnel for Children with Disabilities (Personnel Improvement Center – PIC) Information from National Data Sources on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services
Putting the Pieces Together: New York Early Learning Program Data Systems
This 2011 report, prepared for New York’s Early Childhood Advisory Council, pulls together baseline information from surveys of New York State and New York City agencies providing early learning services to young children on their programs, workforce, and the children and families they serve. Published by: National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) Putting the […]