This 2013 document explores the journeys of seven states as they work to examine and share Head Start data, both among Head Start agencies and with state agency partners. It also provides guiding questions for states to examine where they are in the process of integrating Head Start data in an SLDS. Published by: Statewide […]
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Incorporating EC Data into Your State’s Longitudinal Data System: Why Does it Matter to Part C and 619?
This 2013 presentation provides basic information about the differences between the ECIDS and the SLDS and discusses the unique challenges and benefits of ECIDS to Part C and B. Presented at 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes Conference Incorporating EC Data into Your State’s Longitudinal Data System: Why Does it Matter to Part C and 619?
Head Start and SLDS: Getting to Know You
This 2012 webinar summary is based on presentations from states on how Head Start fits into their statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS). Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Head Start and SLDS: Getting to Know You
Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book II: Planning and Developing an LDS)
This 2011 electronic book is the second in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems (LDS). It discusses the critical planning and development phases of a longitudinal data system project and guides readers through the process of engaging a wide variety of stakeholders to create a vision for an LDS, build support for the undertaking, […]
Planning for Early Childhood Data Use, Part 1
This 2011 document examines the planning phase of the Early Childhood Data Use Framework through the experiences of Arkansas’s and Washington State’s State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) P-20W agencies. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Planning for Early Childhood Data Use, Part 1
Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book III)
This 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 high quality data to improve education. Data governance and management is prominent thoughout this document. Published by: National Forum on Education Statistics Traveling Through Time: The […]
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. It also provides case studies of effective data use. Published by: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal […]
Innovative & Effective Utilization of Early Childhood Data: SLDS Webinar Summary
This 2011 webinar summary addresses innovative use of local early childhood data. Boston Public Schools (BPS) presents their efforts to track school readiness assessment data, classroom quality data, workforce data, and child outcomes from pre-K to the K12 system, as well as how the district has used these data to influence policy and program development. […]
Prioritizing Early Childhood Data: SLDS Webinar Summary
This 2011 webinar summary focuses on how states can design early childhood data systems that address key issues, on the local, state, and national levels; are improvement-driven as opposed to compliance-driven; and can be coordinated with K-12 and other key program data. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Prioritizing Early […]
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 benefits, the process for instituting and using an LDS, and identifying the features and capabilities of an LDS. Published by: National Forum on Education Statistics […]