6–A: The Civil Rights Data Collection and State Education Agencies: Supporting Data Collection Efforts
Venessa
Keesler, AEM Corporation
Stephanie
Miller, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a biennial universe collection of local education agencies (LEAs) on key education and civil rights issues in our nation's public schools. These data allow the public the opportunity to better understand access and barriers to educational opportunity at the early childhood through grade 12 levels as more state education agencies (SEAs) continue to support data submission on behalf of the districts in their state. This presentation will provide an overview of the CRDC, highlight states who are supporting CRDC data submission, and outline the many different ways that states can further support their districts in this critically important collection.
Topic: Data Quality
Complexity: Entry Level
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6–B: Louisiana's Approach to Clearing the Data Reporting Traffic Jam
Kaylie Davis, Louisiana Department of Education
This session will discuss what led the Louisiana Department of Education to develop a centralized highway for all reporting, state what the exits are, describe the construction phase, and explain how it has impacted the data reporting traffic jam. The presenter will also discuss how this approach has helped improve reporting quality, reduce duplication of effort, and other benefits. Participants will leave with practical ideas and methods to help their state manage the ever constant flow of data reporting needs, including federal requirements, state legislative requirements, state executive requirements, and more.
Topic: Data Use
Complexity: Entry Level
6–C: Attain and Sustain: A Deep Dive with Generate States
Elizabeth
Brunet, Center for the Integration of IDEA Data
Darren
Wright, Center for the Integration of IDEA Data
Charlotte
Zeller, Kansas State Department of Education
Emily
Cataldi, Iowa Department of Education
In this session, CIID will showcase the experiences of SEAs in leveraging CIID's Generate tool, emphasizing the implementation of the solution, the data management and governance principles vital for successful integration, and the adoption of sustainable technical practices to ensure the efficacy and longevity of the tool's outputs. Through peer learning, this session will enhance the understanding of current Generate states by highlighting available supports and resources to ensure sustainability while simultaneously demystifying the implementation process for new and prospective Generate states, thereby promoting ownership from the outset.
Topic: Data Use
Complexity: Entry Level
6–D: E-ZPass or Toll Booth: Linking Student Address Census Data
Molly
Abend, Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center
Angela
Henneberger, Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center
This session draws on a novel partnership between the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Maryland local school systems, and the Maryland Longitudinal Data System (MLDS) Center, leveraging student address information in a secure manner to incorporate measures of economic disadvantage from the United States Census Bureau. We will describe the process of receiving address information, the utility for translating address information into Census tract and blocks, and applications and use cases from MSDE and the MLDS Center. A discussion will focus on the benefits of the partnership and implications for research, policy, and practice in Maryland.
Topic: Data Collection
Complexity: Entry Level
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6–E: Because the Stakeholders CEDS So
Duane
Brown, Common Education Data Standards
Amy
Powell Moman, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Drew
Bennett, Vermont Agency of Education
The Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) are a set of stakeholder-driven standards created to ensure understanding through a common P20-W vocabulary. This vocabulary powers a set of resources that include open-source data models for integrating data, longitudinal data storage, and data use. In this session, the Vermont Agency of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will present on their approach to implementing CEDS and how, through interactions with other stakeholders, they are driving CEDS forward. We will also explore the expanse of projects other stakeholders are engaged in this coming year to continue to expand CEDS resources.
Topic: Data Standards
Complexity: Entry Level
6–F: Starting with a Full Tank: How Reference Architecture Can Power Your Infrastructure Modernization
Tricia
Farris, AEM Corporation
Dan
Ralyea, South Carolina Department of Education
Dean
Folkers, Council of Chief State School Officers
Do you need support addressing large architecture questions? Perhaps some guidance on complex design challenges? Then consider joining us to learn about the P-20W+ Reference Architecture that the Community of Innovation has developed with our Community partners. This tool represents a reusable blueprint for P-20W+ data systems and is based on common solutions that can scale, are less expensive, and easier to implement. We will also provide an update on all related Community efforts including new member introductions and an overview and status of our 2023 roadmap.
Topic: SLDS
Complexity: Intermediate Level
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6–G: Everything You Wanted to Know About NCES' National Teacher and Principal Survey (but Were Afraid to Ask!)
Maura
Spiegelman, National Center for Education Statistics
Julia
Merlin, National Center for Education Statistics
The National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS) collects data from K–12 teachers and school administrators in order to understand topics and experiences in K–12 education from the educators' own perspectives. For example, NTPS asks questions about instructional time, principals' working conditions and perceptions, and teachers' workloads, salaries, and job satisfaction. Join us to learn more about the NTPS, to discuss recent findings on topics of interest to teachers, principals, and local and state education agencies, and to hear about plans for our 2023–24 collection.
Topic: Data Collection
Complexity: Entry Level
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6–H: IES Grant Support for SEA/LEA Analysis of SLDS Data and Research Training
Corinne
Alfeld, U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Educational Research
Allen
Ruby, U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Educational Research
This session will begin with an overview of the IES research grant programs that support the analysis of SLDS data for studying state and local programs and policies and research training grants that include the participation of SEA/LEA personnel. Example projects will be presented to illustrate the type of work supported by the IES National Center for Education Research (NCER) and the findings produced for use by the SEAs/LEAs. NCER program officers will answer questions and discuss potential grant ideas from session participants. They will then solicit suggestions from the audience for how IES can better support research carried out by SEAs/LEAs, including the structure of research grant programs, research training, and dissemination of the availability of research and training grants.
Topic: Data Use
Complexity: Intermediate Level
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6–J: CCD Fiscal Coordinators' Roundtable (part 1 of 2)
Christopher
May, Michigan Department of Education
Juan
Taveras, Rhode Island Department of Education
Jim
Long, Ohio Department of Education
Paul
Taylor, Montana Office of Public Instruction
This session is intended for State Fiscal Coordinators, individuals responsible for submitting NPEFS, F33, and SLFS surveys, and SEA staff involved in establishing accounting and financial reporting standards for LEAs.
Engage in an interactive discussion of various school finance reporting issues with your colleagues and fiscal coordinators in other states following the other Fiscal Data concurrent sessions. NCES and Census staff will also attend to hear your questions and concerns. Bring your questions and discussion topics, and be prepared to discuss current financial reporting issues including the reporting of COVID-19 revenue and expenditure variables, GASB updates, and school-level expenditure reporting.
This is a 2-hour session that begins in session 6-J and continues through session 7-J.
This session is intended for fiscal coordinators only.
Topic: Fiscal Data
Complexity: Intermediate Level
6–K: Reviewing Your IDEA EDFacts Files: There's a Tool for That
Chris
Thacker, IDEA Data Center
Terry
Long, IDEA Data Center
Learn how to engage with IDEA Section 618 data in new ways through IDC's updated SEA and LEA Edit Check and Data Display Tools. These tools check files for potential format and validation errors prior to submission and create straightforward displays of data that are clear, accessible, and easy to use. During this session, staff from IDC and a state will demonstrate how to use the tools to review EDFacts special education data files and make corrections prior to submission. We will also discuss how the tools can be used to explore data, leading to interesting questions and fresh perspectives.
Topic: Data Quality
Complexity: Intermediate Level
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