Implement, improve and expand your statewide longitudinal data system creating a culture of data in education

"Step-by-step guidance for implementing an effective statewide longitudinal data systemEvery U.S. state faces challenges in its efforts to ensure the highest-quality education for students. To address these challenges, a growing number of states are establishing statewide longitudinal data syst...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McQuiggan, Jamie
Other Authors: Sapp, Armistead W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2014
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Agility in the Face of Technological or Policy Change Incorporating MDM Principles in Your SLDS; Planning; Data Quality; Design and Implement; Metadata Management; Data System Architecture; Evaluate, Monitor and Use; Data Stewards; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 5 Florida Case Study: The Up-and Downside of Being the First; Florida's SLDS; Renovating What Exists Using Federal Grants; Data Quality; Unique Identifier System; Researcher Access Process; Creating a Formal Data Governance Body; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 6 Michigan Case Study: SLDS-a Tool for Reinventing the Economy
  • Set Policies for Data Security and Student Privacy Privacy: Protecting Personally Identifying Information; Data Security; Role-Based Access; Evaluate Current Systems and Make Connections; Link to Data Systems Outside of K-12; Inventory of Current Systems; Make It Sustainable; Solutions That Can Grow with the System; Budget; Maintain Support-Communicate; State Support; Leadership within Agencies; Make the System Invaluable; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 4 Data Management: Creating One Version of the Truth; What Is Master Data Management?; Less Data Redundancy; Improved Efficiency
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Michigan's SLDS: Moving Beyond Compliance The System; Involving Stakeholders: Shared Goals, Shared Responsibility; Engineered to Last: Roll with the Changes; The Approach: Start with the Basics and Expand; Career and College Ready Initiative: How Longitudinal Data Can Inform the Discussion; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 7 North Carolina Case Study: New SLDS, Existing Partnerships; Stakeholders and the NC P20W System; Running Start: A History of Collaboration; The Vision; State Legislation Reinforcing SLDS; Looking Ahead; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 8 Sharing Information with Others
  • Implement, Improve and Expand Your Statewide Longitudinal Data System: Creating a Culture of Data in Education; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 How to Establish a Successful SLDS; What Is a Statewide Longitudinal Data System?; What an SLDS Can Do that Sneaker Net Cannot; Asking Questions and Getting Timely Answers; Data-Driven Decisions That Can Impact Student Outcomes in Real Time; More Accurate and Effective Reporting; New Connections and Increased Collaboration; A Measure for Educational Effectiveness
  • What It Takes to Implement (or Improve) Successful SLDS Processes; Technology; Leadership; Preview; Notes; Chapter 2 The SLDS Landscape; History of Longitudinal Data Systems; Regulatory History; The State of SLDSs Today; Challenges to SLDS Success; Data Management Models; Centralized Data Warehouse; Federated System; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 3 Getting Started on Your SLDS; SLDS Planning and Preparation; Establish a Data Governance Board; Why Governance Is Important; First Steps for Governance; Address Interoperability of the Data; Data Standards: CEDS; Student Unique Identifiers