This 2015 toolkit is intended to assist state agency staff to: understand Part C Exiting data hierarchy of categories; stimulate discussion of challenges and solutions that are appropriate for each state; and provide queries to confirm accuracy checks of exiting data. Published by: IDEA Data Center (IDC) Part C Exiting Data Toolkit
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CEDS Version 4
This 2013 set of voluntary data standards is the newest version of CEDS which includes additions to the early learning, K12, and post-secondary elements and expands CEDS into adult education and workforce. Published by: Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) CEDS Version 4
CEDS Connect Tool
This tool allows users to find and create “Connections” among data elements to address practical applications across the P-20W environment, for example, answering policy questions, calculating metrics and indicators, and reporting to the federal government. Currently, the tool addresses four policy questions in early learning. CEDS Connect Tool
Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) Align Tool
This tool allows users to map their own data dictionary to CEDS. Published alignments are currently available in the early learning domain for 3 states. Align also offers individual training modules that walk the user through the process of creating or uploading a data dictionary and aligning the data elements with CEDS. This tool allows […]
A Tool Using Data to Inform a State Early Childhood Agenda
This 2012 tool is intended for state advocates and policymakers to use as they work to develop a state early childhood agenda. It includes a series of key questions to understand the context and conditions of young children, birth to six, in the state. Published by: Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) A Tool Using […]
CLASP DataFinder
This easy-to-use tool provides select demographic information as well as administrative data on programs that affect low-income people and families, including child care and Head Start. It is an example of different ways to display data. Published by: Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) CLASP DataFinder Tool
Developing a Coherent Research Agenda: Lessons from the REL Northeast & Islands Research Agenda Workshops
This 2014 workshop toolkit and supporting materials are intended to guide alliances of educators and researchers to work together to identify relevant research questions and create shared research agendas. Published by: Northeast & Islands Regional Education Lab (REL) Developing a Coherent Research Agenda: Lessons from the REL Northeast & Islands Research Agenda Workshops
2014 Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems (ECIDS) Toolkit
This 2014 revised toolkit is comprised of a self-assessment and a guide for states to consider as they develop their ECIDS. It also includes easy access to related resources and state examples. The toolkit was designed for use by any state regardless of where it is in the process of developing an ECIDS. Published by: […]
Privacy and Security in Early Childhood Data Use
Conference: Early Childhood Data Privacy Meeting Date: August 2013 Presenters: Robin Nelson, Missy Cochenhour, & Baron Rodriguez This presentation discusses key privacy issues in using data in early childhood, how to use early childhood data from planning through sustainability, the impact of FERPA & HIPAA, and tools for states to inform data use. The toolkit is designed […]