Accountability & Continuous Improvement
Until now, most states have collected data only for accountability and compliance with reporting requirements. Accountability often has been associated with negative consequences, and data were perceived as the tool for imposing them. But with longitudinal data systems, key stakeholders have the data for the first time to determine not just whether an individual students performance is improving, but also how and why. They can use the information proactively to alter policies, programs and practices to spur continuous improvement at every level - from individual students to the system as a whole - rather than reactively to impose consequences for previous performance.
| Resource | Organization | Topic | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data project will track ND students' progress | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Access & Use of Data | Article | 07/2010 | |
| Building a Robust Data System in Washington: How Effective Use of Data Can Improve Instruction and Student Achievement | Partnership for Learning | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Early Warning Indicator Systems,P-20 Data Systems,Access & Use of Data,District-State Connections,Data Governance | Research Report | 07/2010 |
| Holt, McCarthy Introduce "METRICS Act" to Improve Data Sharing to Improve Student Achievement | Office of U.S. Representative Rush Holt | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Access & Use of Data | Press Release | 04/2010 |
| Ready to Assemble: A Model State Higher Education Accountability System | Education Sector | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Postsecondary Data Systems,Data Governance,Workforce Data Systems | Research Report | 04/2010 |
| Good Data. Strong Committment. Better Policy. Improved Outcomes. | Jobs For The Future | Accountability & Continuous Improvement | Research Report | 04/2010 |
| Policy Highlights from Tennessee’s Race to the Top Application: Significant Reforms Found | Education Consumers Foundation | Early Warning Indicator Systems,P-20 Data Systems,Access & Use of Data,Professional Development,American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) | Policy Brief | 04/2010 |
| Linking Data Across Agencies: States That Are Making It Work |  | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Early Childhood Data Systems,Postsecondary Data Systems,Social Services Data Systems,P-20 Alignment,FERPA,Access & Use of Data,Governance Plans,MOUs/Agreement,Interoperability,Common Data Standards,Workforce Data Systems | Policy Brief | 03/2010 |
| Putting it All Together: Supporting Continuous Improvement in Education through Strategic Use of Data Systems | | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,P-20 Alignment,Access & Use of Data,Data Governance,Common Data Standards | Policy Brief | 03/2010 |
| Do you really know if your doctor -- or child's teacher -- is doing a good job? | Christian Science Monitor | Accountability & Continuous Improvement | Article | 02/2010 |
| Bill H.B. 70a | New Mexico Legislature | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,P-20 Alignment,Portals,Professional Development,Governance Plans,Security | Legislation | 02/2010 |
| Bill H.B. 70a - Bill Analysis | New Mexico Legislature | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,P-20 Alignment,Portals,Professional Development,Governance Plans,Security | Legislation | 02/2010 |
| Inaugural Overview of States’ Actions To Leverage Data To Improve Student Success | | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,P-20 Data Systems,FERPA,Access & Use of Data,Data Governance,Connecting Student & Teacher Data,American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) | Research Report | 01/2010 |
| State Program’s Aim: Success for Students | San Diego Union Tribune | Accountability & Continuous Improvement | Article | 01/2010 |
| 2009-10 DQC Annual Survey Results: Overview | | Longitudinal Data System,Accountability & Continuous Improvement,P-20 Data Systems,Access & Use of Data,District-State Connections,Data Governance,Connecting Student & Teacher Data | Article | 01/2010 |
| White Paper 2009: The Promise of Proficiency | Center For American Progress | Academic Growth,Postsecondary Data Systems,P-20 Alignment,Professional Development,Reporting and Analysis | Research Report | 12/2009 |
| 2009 DQC Annual Progress Report | | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,P-20 Data Systems,Access & Use of Data | Policy Brief | 11/2009 |
| Linking Data Across Agencies: States That Are Making It Work--PowerPoint | | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Early Childhood Data Systems,Postsecondary Data Systems,Social Services Data Systems,P-20 Alignment,FERPA,Access & Use of Data,Governance Plans,MOUs/Agreement,Interoperability,Common Data Standards,Workforce Data Systems | MOU | 11/2009 |
| State Fiscal Stabilization Fund: Summary of Final Requirements | U.S. Department Of Education | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Connecting Student & Teacher Data,Federal Guidance | Legislation | 11/2009 |
| State Fiscal Stabilization Fund: Final Requirements | U.S. Department Of Education | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Connecting Student & Teacher Data,American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) | Legislation | 11/2009 |
| State Fiscal Stabilization Fund: Application for Funding for Phase II | U.S. Department Of Education | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Connecting Student & Teacher Data,Federal Guidance | Tool | 11/2009 |
| Nashville Schools Study Tying Pay to Scores | Tennessean | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Connecting Student & Teacher Data,American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) | Article | 10/2009 |
| Doyle Outlines State Education Reforms | Associated Press | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Connecting Student & Teacher Data,American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) | Article | 10/2009 |
| D.C. Teacher Ratings Stress Better Test Scores | Washington Post | Academic Growth,Professional Development,Connecting Student & Teacher Data | Article | 10/2009 |
| Achieve’s Sustainability Audit: How Well Positioned Is Your State for Sustaining the College-and-Career-Ready Agenda? | Achieve, Inc. | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,P-20 Alignment | Tool | 10/2009 |
| The Importance of Accurately Linking Instruction to Students to Determine Teacher Effectiveness | Battelle for Kids | Accountability & Continuous Improvement,Connecting Student & Teacher Data | Research Report | 10/2009 |