This 2010 guide presents best practices in the ethical use and management of education data and is intended to improve the quality of education data gathered for use by policymakers […]
Category Archives: Publication
Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book I: What is an LDS?)
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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 […]
A Look at Maryland’s Early Childhood Data System
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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)
A Look at Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Data System
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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 […]
Statistical Methods for Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Aggregate Reporting
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 Stewardship: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Student Education Records
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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) […]
Basic Concepts and Definitions for Privacy and Confidentiality 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: […]
State Longitudinal Data Systems for Tracking Outcomes for Students with Disabilities through Postsecondary Activities
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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 […]
A Guide to Analyzing Data from the Family Outcomes Survey
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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 […]
Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit: Traversing ‘Stakeholder Land’
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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 […]