2009 DQC Annual Survey Overview

Organization: Data Quality Campaign

Date: Aug 2009

The Data Quality Campaign Annual Survey is designed to assess the status of current educational data systems. Results from this survey capture the progress states are making in building and expanding robust longitudinal data systems. When the DQC released the “Next Step” at the March Day of Data, we announced that the DQC survey would also measure state actions to change the culture around the usage of the growing amount of data collected by states. This decision to expand the survey has been reinforced by the recent changes requiring states to build P-20 data systems as stipulated in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the new Race to the Top grant criteria.

The DQC believes that the Annual Survey can serve as a tool for discussion and planning for state policy leaders around the development and use of their state’s longitudinal data systems. We hope that through these discussions states will be in a better position to meet federal ARRA requirements and/or apply for federal grants.

2009 DQC Annual Survey Documents

  • 2009 DQC Annual Survey

    This document includes the 2009 DQC Annual Survey questions for the 10 essential elements and the 10 state actions. Please see below for a timeline.

  • Glossary of Terms

    This document provides a list of key terms and their definitions.

  • State-by-State Contact List

    This document provides a list of key contacts in each state to whom DQC will be sending its survey.

  • The Next Step: Using Longitudinal Data Systems To Improve Student Success

    Over the next three years, the DQC will continue to assist states in developing data systems based on the 10 essential elements and in using the information to improve student performance. To help ensure that states benefit from their infrastructure investments, the DQC will focus on two high-priority needs: building demand for the newly available information and helping state agencies assist all stakeholders in harnessing this powerful source of information.

2009 DQC Annual Survey Timeline

Recognizing the demands that are being placed on states as a result of ARRA and the recent release of Race to the Top Guidance and the IES SLDS RFA, the DQC will be collecting the survey results in two phases as detailed below:

Section A—10 Essential Elements

  • Available for Completion: August 18, 2009
  • Submission Deadline: September 22, 2009
  • Public Release Data: Mid-November, 2009

Section B—10 State Actions

  • Available for Completion: August 18, 2009
  • Submission Deadline: November 3, 2009
  • Public Release Date: Mid-January, 2010

2009 DQC Annual Survey Related Information

Please direct any comments or questions to Bi Vuong at (202) 285-3320 or via e-mail at Bi@DataQualityCampaign.org.

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