This 2014 guide is a blueprint for authentically engaging stakeholders in learning partnerships across families, practitioners, administrators, and policymakers to build relationships necessary to carry out Individuals Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Published by: National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDE) View Leading by Convening: A Blueprint for Authentic Engagement (PDF)
This 2014 webinar is an encore presentation from the 2013 Improving Data, Improving Outcomes conference and explores the “why’s, what’s and how’s” of visualizing data. Different approaches that some states have used to display data in innovative and visually interesting ways as a means to better understand and communicate data are presented. The accompanying resource […]
This information was part of a 2014 SSIP webinar series. The webinar provided information about the Phase I Data Analysis process; resources and strategies that can support this process; and ideas for engaging stakeholders. Presented by Megan Vinh, Christina Kasprzak, Beth Tolley, Kyla Patterson, & Shannon Dunstan on April 8, 2014. SSIP Phase I: Data Analysis
Conference: Early Childhood Privacy and Confidentiality Workshop Date: April 2014 Presenters: Baron Rodriguez, Michael Hawes, Frank Miller, Sharon Walsh, Ann Agnew, & Missy Cochenour This workshop focused on the implications of FERPA & HIPAA for Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems. Participants developed data sharing agreements and learned how to engage external data users, such as […]
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 2013 5-page webinar summary explores the diverse roles of stakeholders in developing and implementing an Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS). It covers strategies for promoting positive stakeholder engagement and lessons learned from Wisconsin and Illinois that can be applied to a variety of a data system projects. Published by: State Longitudinal Data Systems […]
This 2013 brief discusses best practices, state examples and State Support Team (SST) tips on how to effectively use stakeholder engagement towards creating a sustainable Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS). Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainability: Helping Stakeholders Get the Most from an Statewide Longitudinal Data […]
This 2013 brief describes best practices in explaining Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) to high-level, non-technical decision-makers or policymakers in a succinct way. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Elevator Speeches
This 2013 issue brief offers advice on strategically planning early wins. An early win is the implementation of a small outcome or objective that can be realized quickly and early in a project’s timeframe. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Early Wins
This 2013 brochure describes the Desired Results for Children and Families system which is used to measure child outcomes for children with disabilities in the state of California. This brochure can be used as an example for how to format and share information with families and broader audiences. Published by: California Department of Education Desired […]
