Safeguarding Data to Ensure Effective Data Use Rachel Anderson| Associate, Policy Analysis and Research March 2014

The Goal: Deliver Value to Educators & Families Source: Ms. Bullen’s Data-Rich YearMs. Bullen’s Data-Rich Year

Greater Awareness around Data Access and Use are Driving Conversations about Purpose and Privacy

Right Data Right Time Right Format The Task: Support Data Use & Protect Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) »Protects student privacy by limiting the disclosure of student records

Image Source: Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Back in the Day 1990’s Today An Evolution: Collecting, Storing, & Securing Data

» Ensure parents and educators understand and find value in the data that is collected States Must: » Communicate with stakeholders » Ensure proactive and constructive policies

State Legislation in 2014 » 78 bills from 30 states » Many more are already being drafted » 58 bills have taken a prohibitive approach » NH HB 1586: Prevents predictive analytics NH HB 1586 » MS SB 2737: Defunds the SLDS MS SB 2737 » 32 bills have taken a governance/transparency/accountability approach » TN SB 1470: Requires a public data inventory and a comprehensive privacy policy TN SB 1470 » WV HB 4316: Describes state, district, and school privacy responsibilities and establishes data sharing governance WV HB 4316 » The approaches are not mutually exclusive How many bills have been introduced?

Local Data-Sharing Implications Prohibitive measures Security responsibilities for districts Contracting guidelines School Board roles

What Can Local Districts and Programs Do? Communicate with State Boards – Data myths and value of data – State Board role Ensure transparency in your work – Data use and management – Public benefits of data sharing Embed comprehensive language into your data sharing contracts – Security, privacy, and use procedures – Clarifies what you’re doing

If you remember anything… The privacy conversation will affect the work you want to do. You have an important role! DQC is here to help!

Key DQC Resources

Interactive guide to data: a succinct infographic tool explaining what data are, how they help, and what various stakeholders (parents, teachers, etc.) can do with themInteractive guide to data Ms. Bullen's Data-Rich Year: an infographic that follows a teacher and student through the school year to see how data help teachers, parents, and others make sure students are meeting education goals.Ms. Bullen's Data-Rich Year DQC’s Annual Report: information from the Data for Action survey on how states are using data and what they must do to improveDQC’s Annual Report Communicating Data toolkit: language and tools to help you better talk to peers, press, and the public about data and meeting education goalsCommunicating Data toolkit What Every Parent Should Be Asking about Education Data and Privacy: created with the National PTA, offers parents critical questions they should be asking their children's educators about the value of education data and how student privacy is ensuredWhat Every Parent Should Be Asking about Education Data and Privacy Why Data Matter Myth Busters: Getting the Facts Straight about Education Data: addresses myths related to data and Common Core, vendors and corporations, and what the federal government collectsMyth Busters: Getting the Facts Straight about Education Data Talking about the Facts of Education Data with Policymakers: addresses critical questions for policymakers on myths around the federal role in data, selling data, and what is collectedTalking about the Facts of Education Data with Policymakers Debunking Data Myths Safeguarding Data: Strategies state policymakers can pursue to support effective data useSafeguarding Data Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality: DQC’s action issue page with information on how states can safeguard data and many additional resourcesPrivacy, Security, and Confidentiality Supporting Data Use While Protecting the Privacy, Security and Confidentiality of Student Information: a primer for state policymakersSupporting Data Use While Protecting the Privacy, Security and Confidentiality of Student Information Complying with FERPA and Other Federal Privacy and Security Laws and Maximizing Appropriate Data Use EducationCounsel’s Key Elements for Strengthening State Laws and Policies Pertaining to Student Data Use, Privacy, and Security: Model language and privacy policy guidance from education law expertsKey Elements for Strengthening State Laws and Policies Pertaining to Student Data Use, Privacy, and Security: Protecting Data

Contact Information Rachel Anderson Associate, Policy Analysis and Research DataQualityCampaign.org