Tag Archives: Data System

Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems (Book III)

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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 […]

What Four States Are Doing to Support Local Data-Driven Decision-Making: Policies, Practices, and Programs

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This 2011 report documents how four state education agencies are supporting local data-driven decision-making through their policies, practices, and programs for creating data systems, improving data access and use, and building district and school capacity to use data. Published by: Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Lab (REL) What Four States are Doing to Support Local Data-Driven Decision-Making: […]

Data Governance and Stewardship

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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 large number of audiences and can be used to improve data management of systems spanning pre-school through postsecondary education and into the workforce. Published by: […]

Alternative Sources of Support for SLDS Work: Tips from the States

This 2011 best practice brief summarizes a webinar in which representatives from three states shared experiences and offered tips on identifying alternative sources of support for developing, sustaining, and expanding statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs). Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Alternative Sources of Support for SLDS Work: Tips from […]