Cross-agency data governance is not optional—it is the foundation for making data work for people, communities, and leaders, who are all making decisions that shape people’s journeys from education to the workforce.
States with the most effective statewide longitudinal data systems have invested in policies and practices that ensure that everyone has tailored access to information to drive student success, economic opportunity, and systemic change. The first and most critical of those policies is to codify cross-agency data governance in state law.
This toolkit is designed to meet state leaders wherever they are. Whether a state lacks codified cross-agency data governance entirely, has elements in place that need strengthening, or already has a best practice law in place that requires implementation, the toolkit offers practical guidance and next steps.
Why does cross-agency data governance matter? What legislation accomplishes cross-agency data governance most effectively? What does strong implementation of data governance look like in action?
Get these answers and more in our Data Governance 101 Toolkit, which includes:
- Data Governance 101: Cross-Agency Data Governance Accelerates State Education and Workforce Data Capacity
- Deep Dive: Best Practices for Legislation to Ensure Sustained Education and Workforce Data Capacity
- Deep Dive: A Case Study of Advocacy for Policy Implementation in Colorado
