This 2014 publication provides guidance on handling situations in which engaging stakeholders may be challenging, such as working with stakeholders who have goals that compete with those of the project or maintaining stakeholders through transitions. The resource provides helpful advice on identifying, educating, and articulating expectations to stakeholders. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) […]

This 2012 planning template consists of important introductory information about stakeholder involvement in statewide data system initiatives, as well as a set of tables to help users systematically address key considerations when developing a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan. Each section of this document includes a set of guiding questions to help users develop their own […]

This 2012 document discusses the strategies used and lessons learned by Virginia, Oregon, Iowa, and Washington, DC through efforts to engage with stakeholders. These states offer insights for both engaging with and understanding the needs of districts, and using that knowledgewhen developing statewide data systems. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) State Support Team […]

This 2011 best practices brief provides a list of Do’s and Do Not’s for effectively communicating with stakeholders throughout the system design, development, and deployment of a data system. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) State Support Team (SST) Stakeholder Communication: Tips from the States

This 2013 5-page guide equips leaders of data system initiatives with a six-step plan that builds towards effective stakeholder engagement. The resource supplies guiding questions, exercises, and tips to help users identify where they are in the stakeholder engagement process and where they need to go. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) State Support […]