You might be wondering whether data governance is really that essential. The answer is yes—formal data governance policies are a must-have. Data governance policies are essential because they (1) provide guidance to team members and (2) support agency and program risk management efforts.
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 […]
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
This second of three mini-webinars presented during Linking Week 2017, featured guidance from the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), as well as lessons learned from North Carolina on ensuring privacy and confidentiality when linking. Presented by Baron Rodriguez, Barbara Simpson, Kelley Blas, & Sharon Walsh in May 2017 Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation
This first of three mini-webinars presented during Linking Week 2017, focused on helping state staff think through the data governance and technology considerations related to linking data. Colorado and South Dakota Part C and Part B 619 staff shared updates on their governance and technology related work as they pursue Part C and 619 data […]
This webinar launched the Data Governance and Management Toolkit, a resource containing information, guidance, and templates to assist Part C and Part B 619 program staff with creating or enhancing their data governance policies and procedures. The webinar discussed the importance of data governance to state agencies, how to use and navigate the toolkit, and […]
This 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 Gould […]
This 2015 webinar shares common challenges and pitfalls in developing data sharing agreements, as well as effective strategies and best practices for developing these agreements. Presented by Baron Rodriguez, Sharon Walsh, Jill Singer, & Nicholas Ortiz in September, 2015 Webinar Presentation Webinar Recording
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2015 Presenters: Moderated and facilitated by Nancy Reder (NASDSE), Denise Mauzy (DaSy), & Sharon Walsh (DaSy) This presentation discusses the new and challenging issues for data sharing and governance that arise as the use of 619 data increases in state accountability systems, particularly as these data are shared or integrated […]
This 2015 webinar demonstrates the ECTA/DaSy Framework Self-Assessment, an Excel-based tool that provides a structure for state Part C and Section 619/Preschool programs to evaluate their state systems and set priorities for improvement. DaSy and ECTA staff demonstrate how this tool: produces a profile across quality indicators in each system component (and for the data […]
