Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Description: Obtaining and linking data across state departments are universal struggles. Determining the right data to request and people to work with can be overwhelming. In this session, learn how REL Central and South Dakota partners collaborated to overcome data challenges related to a study of postsecondary outcomes in career and technical education. Presenters will discuss how REL Central researchers used Common Education Data Standards tools to help identify study data and facilitate cross-departmental data discussions. South Dakota partners will share their challenges and benefits in discussing and using cross-departmental data.
Partnership or Research Alliance: College and Career Readiness Research Alliance
Audience: The intended audience includes state education agency administrators, researchers, and state or local agency data management staff.
Speakers: Marc Brodersen, REL Central -Douglas Gagnon, REL Central -Steven Tedeschi, REL Central -Nancy Copa, Common Education Data Standards -Laura Scheibe, South Dakota Department of Education -Scott DesLauriers, South Dakota Board of Technical Education -Tasha Dannenbring, South Dakota Board of Regents
