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Missouri Comprehensive Data System Office of Data System management. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. July 26 , 2011. AGENDA. Missouri Comprehensive Data System (MCDS) Overview and History Purpose of the MCDS Using the MCDS MCDS Roadmap Questions.
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Missouri Comprehensive Data SystemOffice of Data System management Missouri Department of Elementaryand Secondary Education July 26 , 2011
AGENDA Missouri Comprehensive Data System (MCDS) Overview and History Purpose of the MCDS Using the MCDS MCDS Roadmap Questions
History and Overview • Federally funded multi-year effort through IES Grant • Technology behind the MCDS
Purpose of the MCDS • Use a robust and flexible data system and modern reporting tool to assist school districts and the public in making informed decisions about Missouri public education. • Connect data about students across their early learning, elementary and secondary, postsecondary, and professional careers in order to better understand the impact of our education policies and programs.
Using the MCDS: Quick Facts • Quick Facts • Fixed Formats • Include raw data and publications • File types such as Word, Excel, PDF
Using the MCDS: Guided Inquiry • Guided Inquiry Reports • Fixed Format • Fixed set of parameters aka filters • Exportable to PDF and other formats
Using the MCDS: Advanced Inquiry • Advanced Inquiry • Adjustable formats • Fixed set of parameters aka filters • Data can be swapped out and arranged to make different comparisons • Limited export options (Excel and PowerPoint)
MCDS Roadmap • Summer • MAP Assessment results • APR Reports • Online School Directory • Fall • Top 10 by 20 Education Reform Indicators • Secured reports with student data • Reports based on user request and feedback • Beyond Fall • Funding extends through the 2013 school year.
Questions Link to MCDS: http://mcds.dese.mo.gov Email: dsm@dese.mo.gov Phone: 573 522-3207