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DQC is dedicated to building knowledge and developing resources that advance the effective use of education data. Search our extensive resource library by topic and type to access the information that best fits your needs and questions.

Infographic // 02.12.15
A Stoplight for Student Data Use
This tool summarizes some of the main provisions of FERPA and identifies when students’ personally identifiable information may be securely…
Roadmap // 01.12.15
Roadmap to Safeguarding Student Data
This brief provides specific, practical recommendations for SEAs as they prioritize the safeguarding of student data and continuously review and…
Report // 10.28.14
Getting the Facts Straight about Education Data: Common Core State Standards–Associated Assessment Consortia
Most states have voluntarily adopted the Common Core State Standards to serve as their education expectations. To consistently and transparently…
Report // 10.14.14
Student Data Collection, Access, and Storage: Separating Fact from Fiction
District and state data systems are constructed to ensure that individuals can access only the data that are appropriate for…
Report // 10.01.14
Student Data and Consent Policies: Avoiding Unintended Consequences
Schools use data for different purposes, which have different degrees of impact on a student’s educational experience: administrative, instructional, assessment…
Report // 09.22.14
State Student Data Privacy Legislation: What Happened in 2014, and What Is Next?
To address emerging concerns, new demands for student data, and increasing use of technology in classrooms, states introduced and passed…
Fact Sheet // 07.30.14
Safeguarding Data: Federal Privacy Laws that Apply to Children and Education
This resource identifies federal policies that safeguard and protect the confidentiality of personal information. Although this list is not exhaustive,…
Report // 07.08.14
Getting the Facts Straight about Education Data
This resource provides facts about common education data misconceptions, including the perceived federal role in data collection, sensitive student information,…
Fact Sheet // 01.15.12
Supporting Data Use While Protecting the Privacy, Security and Confidentiality of Student Information
This publication outlines three overarching responsibilities of state policymakers to protect the privacy, security and confidentiality of students’ personally identifiable…

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