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Public Domain Clearinghouse. National Forum on Education Statistics. Background. SLDS development since 2006 Accelerated requirements pace via ARRA SFSF Broadened scope, including EL, PS & Labor data For states to meet deadlines, leverage existing products Drive innovation
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Public Domain Clearinghouse National Forum on Education Statistics
Background SLDS development since 2006 Accelerated requirements pace via ARRA SFSF Broadened scope, including EL, PS & Labor data For states to meet deadlines, leverage existing products Drive innovation Save time, resources and money
Purpose Initiated by states How to avoid “reinventing the wheel” Create a clearinghouse of public domain tools & documents Platform for all states to post, learn about, and adopt non-proprietary SLDS-related products Benefits both contributing and receiving states
How the PDC Works Searchable database of public domain items Accessible online via GRADS360 Contribution process and documentation User process of feedback and use Disclaimer addressing liability
How the PDC Works NCES will host and support PDC application NCES does not endorse PDC products Request support for implementation of Public Domain products States adopting other states’ products are asked to share modifications/improvements
Pilot Phase • Purpose • Seed the PDC • Test collection process • Contributing States • Arkansas • Colorado • Georgia • Kansas • Nebraska • New Hampshire • Oregon
Pilot Items Hive Growth Model Tunneling Tool Data Quality Certification Course Code Management Tool Data Governance Handbook Reporting Portal Data Informed Instruction Tool DATA Project EDEN Data Model ~250 Documents
Process for identifying PDC items SEA has an item they have developed and would like to make it available for others to use SST member visits SEA and recognizes value of item Other SEA recommendations
Process to place item in PDC SEA fills out application to submit PDC item SST member follows up with state to work out delivery of item into PDC Item transferred to staging area of PDC and prepared for production Item moved to PDC and announcement made (on web site)
Process for using items from PDC SEA logs onto GRADS and selects the PDC tab Through site search function, locate PDC item Accept disclaimer statement & item use agreement Download item and implement locally Item hosted on PDC ? Within x weeks, submit feedback form Yes Link to state site where more info is available No
Organization • Documents • Static documents such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and data dictionaries, the goal of which is to share information between and among state and local education agencies. • Tools • Technological or organizational solutions (e.g., reporting mechanisms, professional development programs, and data analysis applications) that can be implemented as part of a state of local agency’s SLDS.
Governance • Directed by a State Advisory Board • Define vision • Establish rules • Represent SEA perspective • SLDS & SST Staff • Implement PDC • Enforce rules • Evaluate products • Support applications
Public Domain Clearinghouse National Forum on Education Statistics