DQC NASBE Presentation - 06-12-2009

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Bi Vuong, Senior Associate National Association of State Boards of Education June 12, 2009

Definition : 

Definition A longitudinal data system is able to track a student from year to year (and across multiple agencies) 6/30/2009 2

What Longitudinal Data Can Do For You : 

3 What Longitudinal Data Can Do For You Longitudinal data gives you the power to answer questions about: Student academic growth Whether students are “on track” to later success School effectiveness with well-prepared and poorly-prepared students Teacher preparation and effectiveness Student mobility and attrition 5/29/2009

What Longitudinal Data Can Do For You : 

5/29/2009 4 Longitudinal data systems inform good decision making at all levels Teachers and administrators are able to tailor instruction and programs to individual student needs. Policymakers are better informed with information based on student level data over time. Researchers can better evaluate impact of specific programs, approaches, and pedagogy on student achievement. What Longitudinal Data Can Do For You

The Ten Essential Elements of a Longitudinal Data System : 

The Ten Essential Elements of a Longitudinal Data System Unique statewide student identifier 36 ? 48 Student-level enrollment, demographic and program participation information 38 ? 49 3. Ability to match individual students’ test records from year to year to measure growth 32 ? 48 4. Information on untested students 25 ? 41 Teacher identifier system with ability match teachers to students 13 ? 21 Student-level transcript information, including information on courses completed and grades earned 7 ? 17 Student-level college readiness test scores 7 ? 29 Student-level graduation and dropout data 34 ? 50 Ability to match student records between the Pre-K-12 and post-secondary systems 12 ? 28 State data audit system assessing data quality, validity, and reliability 19 ? 45

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States Progress: 2005-2008 2005 2008

Progress: State of the States : 

Progress: State of the States

Key Factors : 

Key Factors The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Political will at the federal, national, and state levels Money made available -- Institute of Education Sciences Statewide (IES) Longitudinal Statewide Data Systems Grants (LSDS) Awards since 2005: 3 to 5 year awards of $1.5 to $9 million per State November 2005: 14 SEAs awarded over $52 million June 2007: 13 SEAs awarded over $62 million April 2009: 27 SEAs awarded over $150 million 6/30/2009 8

IES Grants - Grantee States : 

IES Grants - Grantee States

What’s Next? Expanding the Focus : 

What’s Next? Expanding the Focus Align, Link, and Share Data Across the Pipeline Pre-K and K-12 and Postsecondary P-20 with other critical data systems (workforce, health, labor, social services) Across districts and states Focus on Using Longitudinal Data for Improving Student Achievement P 20 K 12

Moving along the Accountability Spectrum : 

Moving along the Accountability Spectrum Compliance Reporting Accountability (rearview mirror view—what we did well/not so well) Continuous Improvement (looking out the front window)

Data for Continuous Improvement : 

Data for Continuous Improvement Improves teaching and learning Tailored teaching practices for students. Tailored professional development. Facilitates better student-teacher assignments. Serves as early warning indicators Helps teachers and administrators to target interventions. Predict likelihood of future success. Improves programs and policies Supports and interventions 6/30/2009 12

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DQC’s Phase II: Changing the Culture around data use and maximizing states’ investments in longitudinal data systems .

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6/30/2009 15

Data Opportunities in ARRA : 

Data Opportunities in ARRA $53.6 Billion in Stabilization Funds $48.6B to assist education budgets (formula) To tap into these funds, states must meet 4 Assurances: Equalize Teacher Distribution Enhance Quality & Alignment of Assessments Support Struggling Schools IMPROVE THE COLLECTION & USE OF LONGITUDINAL DATA $4.35B State Incentive Grants—Race to the Top Distributed by Secretary by competitive grant to help states fully meet the assurances goals $650M Local Innovation Funds – What Works Innovation Funds Distributed by the Secretary by competitive grants to help LEAS expand their work and serve as models for best practices. 5/29/2009 17

Data Opportunities in ARRA : 

Data Opportunities in ARRA $250 Million for State Longitudinal Data Systems Competitive Grant managed by Institute of Education Sciences Help states implement and use state longitudinal data systems (based on DQC ten elements, but also postsecondary and workforce data)

Contact the DQC : 

6/30/2009 19 Contact the DQC Bi Vuong, Senior Associate Data Quality Campaign www.DataQualityCampaign.org Bi@DataQualityCampaign.org 202-285-3320