This 2012 resource includes tips and ideas on how states can engage policy makers with data governance processes. Published by: Data Quality Campaign (DQC) Pivotal Role of Policymakers as Leaders […]
Tag Archives: Data Governance
Data Security and Management Training: Best Practice Considerations
This 2011 brief (updated in 2015) provides best practices for data security and data management trainings for educational leaders. The brief discusses key training concepts to follow, content, delivery methods, […]
Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book III)
This 2011 electronic book is the third in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems. It provides guidance on organizational issues, how to keep the project moving forward, and ensuring […]
Data Governance and Stewardship
This 2011 brief provides guidance on how to successfully manage complex data systems by establishing a comprehensive data governance approach. Data governance principles discussed in this paper apply to a […]
Data Security: Top Threats to Data Protection
This 2011 brief outlines critical threats to educational data and information systems. Threats are divided into two categories: technical and non-technical. A brief description of each threat is followed by […]
Data Security Checklist
This 2011 document assists stakeholder organizations, such as state and local educational agencies, with developing and maintaining a successful data security program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data […]
Student Privacy Resources
This collection includes resources covering data topics such as Data Breach Response, Disclosure Avoidance, Security Best Practices, Data Governance, and more. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) PTAC Toolkit
Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book IV: Advanced LDS Usage)
This 2011 electronic book is fourth in a four-part series. It focuses on the ways data can be used by stakeholders and how data can be turned into actionable information. […]
Identity Management Approaches: Protecting Access while Serving Multiple Stakeholders
This 2011 document summarizes a webinar in which representatives from states presented on their states’ unique approaches to identity management. Presenters discussed the types of stakeholders served, authentication approaches used, […]
The Forum Guide to Data Ethics
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 […]