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?)
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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 […]