This 2-page document provides a summary of that an Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS) is, whom it serves, its purpose, and its relation to Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS). Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) What is an Early Childhood Integrated Data System? (PDF)
Tag Archives: Data Governance
Do It BEFORE You Need It: Develop a Written State Data System Changes Policy
Author: Bruce Bull, DaSy Like most things in life, data systems don’t last forever. Data systems need to be enhanced to keep current with new data requirements, security standards, improved business logic, performance speed, and other functionality. When a state decides to modify a data system, the changes are likely to impact the work conducted […]
Data Breach of Personally Identifiable Information
Authors: Denise Mauzy, Bruce Bull, and Haidee Bernstein, DaSy I just learned about two different data breaches! I know my state needs to strengthen our data breach polices and hold privacy trainings! The first incident was in a small rural jurisdiction. They released a data report highlighting the great progress their children have made. Although […]
Is data governance a must-have or just more paperwork?
Authors: Denise Mauzy and Bruce Bull, DaSy You have heard it before: Formal data governance is important. It establishes responsibility for Part C and/or Part B 619 data, enables program staff to improve the effectiveness of data processes, and supports greater use of data through the systematic creation and enforcement of data policies, roles, responsibilities, […]
What Might the Future IDEA Data Manager Job Look Like in 10 Years
BI tools, increased data linking, mobile solutions, more prominent data governance, ever changing security, smarter data systems, voice activated data visualization, automated data driven suggestions, faster data turnarounds, and ever shorter consumer attention spans. What will IDEA data managers do and need in this exciting and hectic future? Participate in facilitated out of box thinking […]
Closing Plenary: Early Childhood Governance and Data: Who’s Making Which Decisions, and How Are They Making Them?
This plenary session will explore key considerations in state governance structures and data system development, with a focus on how Part B and Part C leaders can (1) impact the design of governance and data systems, and (2) leverage those systems to improve child outcomes. Published by: DaSy View Closing Plenary Presentation
A Framework for Choosing a State-Level Early Childhood Governance System
A number of states have made ambitious governance changes that involve creating new agencies focused on early childhood programs and services for children from birth to age four, or consolidating multiple early childhood programs into the same agency. These governance structures can offer multiple benefits, but states that have been through the process have emphasized […]
Linking It All Together: Ready, Set, Go!
This third of three mini-webinars presented during Linking Week 2017, reviewed lessons learned from the week and shared resources and supports that address specific data linking needs. Presented by Sharon Walsh, Duane Brown, Bruce Bull, & Baron Rodriguez in May 2017 Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation
Status of Part B 619 State Data Systems: Findings from the DaSy Data System Survey
Presenters: Laura Hudson (DaSy), Kathy Hebbeler (DaSy), & Cristina Novoa (DaSy) This session provides a detailed look at the cross-state findings from DaSy’s 2015 survey of 619 state data systems and explores changes over time. We share information about data elements and linkages, use of unique identifiers, linkages to other data systems, presence of data […]
Avoid the Pitfalls: Benefits of Formal Part C Data System Governance
This 2016 brief promotes formal data governance for Part C data by describing lessons learned from other industries; outlining the risks of informal data governance and benefits of formal data governance; and providing action steps to support state Part C systems in establishing or improving formal data governance. By Denise Mauzy, Bruce Bull, & Tate […]