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 […]
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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 […]
Statistical Methods for Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Aggregate Reporting
This 2010 technical brief provides guidance on how to protect personal information in a statewide longitudinal data system including information on the mitigation of disclosure risk. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal […]
Data Stewardship: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Student Education Records
This 2010 technical brief provides guidance on how to protect personal information in the collection, processing, storage, and use of electronic student education records. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) […]
Basic Concepts and Definitions for Privacy and Confidentiality in Student Education Records
This 2010 technical brief is the first in a series of briefs written to provide guidance on how to protect personal information in a statewide longitudinal data system. Published by: […]
State Longitudinal Data Systems for Tracking Outcomes for Students with Disabilities through Postsecondary Activities
This 2010 policy brief discusses SLDS K-12 and beyond. Although it is not focused on early childhood, it provides important insights on data collection, integration of special and general education […]
Linking Data across Systems and Over Time to Improve Child Outcomes
This 2009 presentation highlights the importance of longitudinal data in the systematic improvement of child outcomes. It focuses on developing an information infrastructure for child outcome measures to enable states […]
2009 Kids Count Data Book
This 2009 annual data book provides thoughts on the state of data use in systems serving children and describes the need for improvements in early childhood and special education systems […]
ED Facts: Special Education in the New National Education Data System
This 2007 report analyzes the US DOE’s development and implementation of the New National Education Data System. Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) ED Facts: […]