SLDS State Support Team Webinar 1 Linking K12 and Early Childhood Data: A State Example from Kentucky The webinar will begin at approximately 11:00 AM ET. Information on joining the teleconference can be found on the “Info” tab in the upper left of this screen. Be sure to use the “Attendee ID” number on the Info tab when dialing in to associate your name with your phone. To cut down on background noise, we have placed you on mute upon entry into the meeting. During the question and answer portion of this presentation, type your question into the Q&A panel below the participant list and click “Send.” Thank you for joining us! SLDS Webinar

L INKING K12 AND E ARLY C HILDHOOD D ATA SLDS Webinar

Objectives Discuss the technical process of linking K12 and early childhood data. View the practical application of linked K12 and early childhood data. Review considerations in linking and using K12 and early childhood data. Facilitator Jeff Sellers, SLDS State Support Team Panelist Kate Akers, Acting Executive Director, Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics 3 W ELCOME SLDS Webinar

What is the Center? Independent state agency charged with maintaining the P-20 SLDS and measuring and evaluating education and workforce at all levels Legislatively authorized to collect data from all ed. and workforce programs Created in June 2012 by Executive Order and ratified into law in 2013 legislative session Builds upon the work of the P-20 Data Collaborative (since 2009) 4 O VERVIEW OF THE S YSTEM Education & Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary (CHAIR) K-12 Commissioner Council on Postsecondary President Ed. Professional Standards Board Executive Director Higher Education Assistance Authority Executive Director SLDS Webinar

5 O VERVIEW OF THE S YSTEM The Kentucky Longitudinal Data System (KLDS) SLDS Webinar

Data Dictionaries – Current KEDS system SLDS Webinar T ECHNICAL P ROCESS PID (Point in Time Identifier) SSID (Unique Student Identifier) Academic Year Assessment Information Last Name First Name Basic Demographic Information (DOB, Gender, Race) IEP Status Entry and Exit Data Points District at Exit School at Exit Age at Exit Agency Specific Outcome 6

Data Dictionaries – Current Planned Expansion SLDS Webinar T ECHNICAL P ROCESS First Steps CHFS Unique TOTS identifier Basic Demographic Information (Fname, Lname, DOB, Gender) County Zip Code Entry Date Exit Date Not Required ☓ SSN ☓ Basic Demographic Information (Mname, Race) ☓ Progress Indicators HANDS CHFS Unique HANDS Identifier Primary Caregiver SSN Primary Caregiver Race Basic Demographic Information (Fname, Lname, DOB, Gender) County Zip Code Referral Date Exit Date Exit Reason Not Required ☓ SSN ☓ Basic Demographic Information (Mname, Race) ☓ Progress Indicators 7

8 EC P ROFILE E XAMPLE Built based on extensive feedback from the Early Childhood Advisory Council Data Committee Used for annual grant applications and statewide and local policy Available for every Kentucky County plus a state-level report Kindergarten readiness Child care resources (quality metrics and supply) Additional assessments SLDS Webinar

9 E ARLY C HILDHOOD AND K12 O UTCOME M AP SLDS Webinar

Establish easy, early wins (e.g., create a hybrid report from the SLDS and other agencies’ data) Ensure senior leadership buy-in Create and implement a timeline for MOU documentation SLDS Webinar B EST P RACTICES / L ESSONS L EARNED 10

Q UESTIONS OR C OMMENTS ? SLDS Webinar

12 Kate Akers Jeff Sellers Lauren Wise SLDS Webinar C ONTACTS This presentation will be posted on the NCES website in the next few weeks. In the meantime, to request a copy, please contact Lauren.

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