This 2014 document is an adaptation of the 2012 release of “Data Sharing Agreement Checklist” intended for K-12 audiences. Presented as a checklist, the document summarizes the requirements for the written agreements under the audit or evaluation exception that is specified in FERPA and that also applies to the IDEA for Part C early intervention […]
Tag Archives: Data Sharing
Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems – System Design – The Basics 101
This 2014 webinar explores different approaches to building early childhood integrated data systems (ECIDS) and considerations when undertaking ECIDS projects. Presented by the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) in May 2014. Webinar Recording Webinar Presentation
Data Sharing: Federal TA Efforts, What We Know & What We Need to Know
Conference: OSEP Leadership Date: July 2013 Presenters: Sharon Walsh, Jennifer Tschantz, Evelyn Shaw, & Baron Rodriguez This presentation provides an overview of Federal TA investments funded to assist in privacy rules and practices related to sharing data across systems. Presenters from the DaSy, PTAC, and ECTA Centers will provide information from their Centers and describe […]
Written Agreement Checklist
This 2015 revision of a 2012 document summarizes the requirements for the written agreements under the studies exception and the audit or evaluation exception as specified in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Written Agreement Checklist
Sharing is Good for Kids
Conference: NERRC Meeting of the Part C Coordinators Date: April 2013 Presenter: Presented by Kathleen Hebbeler This presentation makes the case for why sharing, in terms of collecting, connecting, and using data, is good for kids. It outlines important questions about short and long-term outcomes for children and families who participate in Part C early […]
Data Sharing Under FERPA
This 2012 webinar presentation reviews key regulatory changes in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) related to data sharing and summarizes FERPA mandatory provisions and best practices for written agreements. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Sharing Under FERPA Webinar
PTAC Case Study #2: Head Start Program
This 2012 case study illustrates how specific provisions of FERPA may be implemented, specifically how an SEA shares data with a Head Start Program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) PTAC Case Study #2: Head Start Program
Managing and Sharing Data
This 2011 resource is a guide to data management and data sharing. Sections include sharing data, data management planning, documenting data, formatting data, storing data, ethics and consent, and copyright. Published by: University of Essex Managing and Sharing 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
Legalities of Data Sharing and the Issue of Commonality
This 2011 document summarizes a webinar that addresses implementing legal solutions for sharing data across numerous early childhood programs and implementing a coordinated data system when commonality is an issue. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Legalities of Data Sharing and the Issue of Commonality

