The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems

Posted by U.S. Department of Education on April 4, 2016

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This month, we highlight a data toolkit for educators who want to collect, synthesize, analyze, and use data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes. We also provide information about using longitudinal data systems and data governance.

Resources from the Institute of Education Sciences
This guide series helps state and local education agencies build robust longitudinal data systems, ensure the systems contain quality data, and use this new information for better education outcomes.

Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems, Book I: What is an LDS?
http://nces.ed.gov/forum/pub_2010805.asp

Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems, Book II: Planning and Developing an LDS
http://nces.ed.gov/forum/pub_2011804.asp

Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems, Book III: Effectively Managing LDS Data
http://nces.ed.gov/forum/pub_2011805.asp

Traveling Through Time: The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems, Book IV: Advanced LDS Usage
http://nces.ed.gov/forum/pub_2011802.asp