Data Quality Campaign and Education Commission of the States Answering Critical Policy Questions: Leveraging Longitudinal P-20/Workforce Data Systems

• Type: Meeting
• When: Aug 18, 2010 12:30 PM - Aug 18, 2010 5:00 PM - Pacific Time
• Where: Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront Hotel, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland
• Description: 

  How can longitudinal data help your state improve student achievement and inform policy and programmatic decisions? What is the role of P-20 Councils and other interagency state bodies to provide vital governance to data systems? Join us to learn how other states are using longitudinal data to effect policy change. The Data Quality Campaign is offering a pre-conference session on August 18 from 12:30 P.M.-5 P.M. – Answering Critical Policy Questions: Leveraging Longitudinal P-20/Workforce Data Systems – at the Education Commission of the States’ 2010 National Forum on Education Policy in Portland, Oregon on August 18-20. Thank you to all who attended. The presentations delivered throughout the day are now linked below.

  Why you should attend: All states have committed to building statewide longitudinal data systems that can follow an individual from P-20 and into the workforce by September 2011. With rising expectations for improved outcomes throughout the education system the pressure is on states to act quickly and effectively. Make sure that your state creates the necessary policies and practices and takes advantage of funding opportunities to develop a high-quality, usable data system.

  What you will get from this session:

  • Examples from leading states on how they are able to link and share data across agencies;
  • An opportunity to address issues such as data privacy and security;
  • Time to connect and work with your peers to develop the critical questions that are specific to your state;
  • Information on state models and data governance structures, including the role of P16/P20 Councils;
  • Tools and resources for you to use when you return to your state.

  Please contact Laura@DataQualityCampaign.org if you were unable to attend this meeting but would like further information.