Poster #63 - State Data Capacity and Use: Findings From States

• In Event: 77.059 - MTCC Tuesday Poster Session 18
  In Poster Session: 77.059-9 - Perspectives on Accountability

Abstract

Using existing education data is important for states to make better decisions about educational policy and practice. Currently, 52 states and territories in the United States (U.S.) have statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDSs) in place. Our analysis shows that these states and territories are at varying stages of development, implementation, and use of their SLDSs. We analyze self-reported responses to an annual U.S. Department of Education survey that assesses the current state and robustness of SLDS capacity across the entire P20W system. The findings can both provide a view of states’ capacities to link and use longitudinal data, and provide researchers with a better sense of data capabilities across the U.S.

Authors

• Julia Bloom-Weltman, Applied Engineering Management

• Jessica DeMonsabert

• Carla Howe, Applied Engineering Management Corporation