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

✍ Scribed by McQuiggan, Jamie; Sapp, Armistead W

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 226
• Series: Wiley and SAS business series
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

"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 systems (SLDSs), a data-rich system integrating relevant data about a student's education. Implementing Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems for Education presents a detailed and contextualized discussion of SLDSs, which will serve as a recipe for states that want to implement an SLDS, develop design and enactment of new and existing SLDS systems, addressing implementation, operation and optimization. Provides a contextualized discussion of the history and purpose of SLDSs Describes how to plan for and implement an SLDS, including best practices regarding data governance, standards and privacy Discusses proven methods of data management, and details the two most popular methods of database architectures used for SLDSs Provides 5 case studies of states successfully using SLDSs Offers suggestions for expansion and inclusion of new datasets over time This essential book addresses the culture of data concept, providing a guide for states to usher in a new era in their education system where data is invaluable and used by everyone, not simply the newest version of the old system. A robust LDS initiative includes linked student records, teacher records, test scores, course selection, finances, certifications, licensure, salary and more. Concluding with a discussion of the potential future uses of SLDS, this book is the ultimate guide to SLDS implementation and understanding"-- �Read more...

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Step-by-step guidance for implementing an effective statewide longitudinal data system Every U.S. state faces challenges in its efforts to ensure the highest-quality education for students. �Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Content: 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. 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. 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. 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.

✦ Subjects

Educational statistics -- Computer programs. Longitudinal method -- Data processing. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Decision-Making & Problem Solving.