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 […]
Tag Archives: Data Governance
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 […]
Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book I: What is an LDS?)
This 2010 electronic book is the first in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems (LDS). It provides an overview of what a longitudinal data system (LDS) is and its […]
A Look at Maryland’s Early Childhood Data System
This report is a case study of Maryland’s progress (as of 2009) toward building and using early childhood data systems. Published by: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
A Look at Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Data System
This 2010 report is a case study of Pennsylvania’s progress (as of 2009) toward building and using early childhood data systems. Published by: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) A […]