Oregon DATA Project

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Oregon DATA Project: Direct Access to Achievement

The Oregon DATA Project is a statewide initiative designed to improve student achievement through informed use of data. The DATA Project is launching a multi-tiered program of professional development focused on teaching educators how to collect, analyze and use appropriate data. The three main training strands designed for the project will provide statewide training and support for data-driven decision-making.

For more information about this grant, please visit the Oregon DATA Project website.

Grant Details

Grant Name: 2007 Grant – Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems
Award Number:R372A070026
Award Amount: $4,705,977
Performance Period: September 2007 – August 2011
Project Director: Josh Klein
Project Website: http://www.oregondataproject.org/

Outcomes

A highly structured module of policies, procedures and curriculum for professional development.
A comprehensive survey of the data needs of key stakeholders in the Oregon school system, from the public, parent and student levels through the school, district, regional and state levels.
A comprehensive survey of business needs.
Creation of an enterprise-wide data architecture that draws from analysis of information needs, includes all data elements required for reporting, and specifies a data model, data dictionary, business rules, and quality assurance procedures.

Associated Topics

Office of Assessment and Information Services
The Office of Assessment and Information Services has two primary functions: student assessment; and the collection, validation, and reporting of data for education research, policy-making, and operations.
Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS)