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Pacific Entity/Caribbean Island/Bureau of Indian Education TA Meeting

Meeting Outcomes As a result of participating in this meeting, participants will: Gain knowledge about challenges, successes, and strategies for SSIP Phase III from other entities/territories specifically focused on improvements in SSIP implementation and evaluation. Identify one way to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting in Phase III of the SSIP. Gain information and knowledge […]

Creating a Culture of Data Use at the Local Level: Resources to Get Started

Identify the questions the data teams wants to answer with data. Select from the Critical Questions for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education. Select or clarify your process for data-informed decision making. Explore these state examples: Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education District Data Team Toolkit Stimulate discussion inspiration. Draw from the Perspectives from the […]

Data System Enhancement

Definition: A noteworthy improvement to a data system as part of a new version of it. The term is also sometimes used to distinguish an improvement (enhancement) of some existing data system from a totally new data system. DaSy Framework Component: System Design and Development

Data System

Definitions: 1. (as used in the DaSy framework) The hardware, software, and other applications that enable Part C and Section 619 programs to collect data about children, families, workforce, and/or program characteristics (e.g., program quality), as well as the analysis, reporting, and data use practices associated with those data. 2. (general use) An electronic system […]

Data Quality

Definition: A multi-dimensional measurement of the adequacy of a particular datum or data sets based on a number of dimensions including, but not limited to accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness. DaSy Framework Component: Data Governance and Management

Data Linkage

Definition: The process of joining or connecting records in one data set/system with those in another data set/system. Records can be linked through a common identifier in both data sets or by some other method. Source: DaSy-developed definition DaSy Framework Component: System Design and Development