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Grantee State - Maryland

Websites:

  • Maryland State Department of Education
  • MSDE Public Website of State Performance Plan Results
  • Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center

2015 Grant Application

Building Capacity to Utilize Data to Inform Instructional Practices and Improve Student Outcomes

Start Date: 10/1/2015
End Date: 9/30/2022

Project Director: Chandra Haislet

Amount Awarded: $6,990,361

Project Abstract 207 KB

Major Outcomes:

  • Evaluation and Research
    • Improve accessibility of data for research and evaluation.
    • Build capacity to conduct research and evaluation.
  • Instructional Support
    • Inform instructional and program improvements.
    • Enhance the longitudinal data system to support instruction.
    • Build capacity for Early Learning Instructional Support.
    • Build dashboards to support postsecondary instructional program decisions.

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2012 Grant Application

Extending, Blending, and Using PK12/P20W Data for Career and College Readiness and Workforce Tracking, Policy Analysis and Policy Making

Start Date: 7/1/2012
End Date: 6/30/2016

Project Director: Chandra Haislet

Amount Awarded: $3,963,473

Project Application 19.8 MB

Project Abstract 113 KB

Major Outcomes: TBA

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2009 Grant Application

Maryland’s Longitudinal Data System: Continuing the Vision

Start Date: 6/1/2009
End Date: 5/31/2014

Project Director: Janice Johnson

Amount Awarded: $5,990,186

Project Application 3.0 MB

Project Abstract 103 KB

Major Outcomes:

  • Plan MLDS Project:
    • Develop MLDS Strategic Plan.
    • Develop Plans for Project Objectives.
  • Manage MLDS Program:
    • Manage RFP Process.
      • Plan MLDS RFP.
      • Draft and Post RFP.
      • Manage Procurement.
    • Manage SLDS Grant.
    • Plan, Track, and Report MLDS Projects.
    • Evaluate MLDS Enhancements.
  • Objective 1:
    • Redevelop EDW.
    • Convert Data.
  • Objective 2:
    • Complete WDC Modules.
      • Requirements Analysis.
      • Design.
      • Development.
      • Integration and Test.
      • Implementation.
  • Objective 3:
    • Provide MLDS Reporting and Analysis Tool.
  • Objective 4:
    • Develop Student Record Web Portal.
      • Develop Statewide Course Index.
      • Develop Student Record Portal.
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2006 Grant Application

Maryland Longitudinal Data System

Start Date: 12/1/2005
End Date: 11/30/2009

Amount Awarded: $5,690,718

Project Application 21.9 MB

Project Abstract 113 KB

Major Outcomes:

  • Analyze business, decision-making, and research needs of key stakeholders.
  • Catalog current and planned local data collection methods and data structures.
  • Design, develop, and implement the Maryland Longitudinal Data System (MLDS) architecture.
    • Identify research and decision-making needs of key stakeholders.
    • Develop a robust quality assurance system.
    • Create the logical relationships between data systems.
    • Implement confidentiality processes in compliance with Federal, State and FERPA requirements.
    • Develop a pilot structure to enable researchers and decision-makers to mine special education data for time-based analysis.
    • Design the system architecture using methodologies so that it can be modified and expanded over time.
  • Develop and implement a special education data warehouse as a Department pilot using COGNOS to manage reports and create access to information by local school systems and program managers.
  • Create, assign, and track a unique, permanent student identifier at the State level.
  • Plan and implement statewide data collection systems.
    • Develop a data collection system that is logistically and economically feasible for all local school systems in Maryland.
    • Conduct cost/benefit and sustainability analysis.
    • Evaluate the reporting methodology for the Work Sampling (WSS) Assessment system for young children.
  • Design, use, and maintain business intelligence tools (analytical and reporting).
    • Design predefined special education data reports to streamline the capability to report to local, State, and federal agencies.
    • Design timely reports and analyze needs of different stakeholders and design protocols for the special education pilot high-level longitudinal analyses required for data-driven decision-making by policymakers, educators, and members of the public.
    • Provide timely, accurate, and user-friendly dissemination of the needed data, reports, and analyses results to various stakeholders.
    • Conduct longitudinal special education research to inform policy and decision-making at the State, district, school, and class levels in order to improve student achievement.
    • Design, deliver, support, and evaluate a variety of professional development offerings for differing special education audiences (teachers, school-based leaders, district and State administrators) on the use of innovative analytical tools and reports to inform their policy and decision-making abilities.
  • Establish logistical capacity to create and maintain a statewide longitudinal data system.
    • Develop efficient administrative processes, infrastructure components, and policy commitments for effectively implementing the maintenance of statewide longitudinal data systems.
    • Assure sustainability and effectiveness of the system.
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WDQI Grant Application

Project Application 2.7 MB