Just for Me
Just for Me provides an opportunity for you to take a step back from the content and apply it to your own professional practice.
The resources below expand upon those provided in Session 1 and spotlight documents developed by the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Grant Support Team, individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience with engaging stakeholders in integrated data system initiatives.
You can download the Supporting DaSy Clients as Stakeholders: Resource Review Chart located in the Resource callout box below to guide your exploration of the highlighted resources. Like the chart you used in Session 1, this chart is customized to include the resources applicable to this session. You can use this chart to record notes on ways each resource may be beneficial to you in your work as a DaSy technical assistance provider.
Resources
These resources offer insight into how a variety of organizations engage stakeholders in processes relevant to their work and goals. Though the goals, designs, and outcomes of initiatives will vary, these resources provide the core information on the process regardless of the project type and focus.
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A Practical Guide for Engaging Stakeholders in Developing Evaluation Questions
- This guide provides the reader with a five-step process for involving stakeholders in developing evaluation questions, and includes a set of four worksheets to facilitate this process. While it is geared toward evaluation consultants, it provides useful information to guide your conversations with DaSy clients as they reflect on their experiences with the stakeholder engagement process.
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State Approaches to Engaging Local K12 Stakeholders
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Engaging local K12 stakeholders is critical to ensuring the successful development of statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS), as well as to improving utility and sustainability of those systems. Involving representatives from multiple agencies helps to identify, align, and leverage existing resources. This SLDS Spotlight resource discusses the strategies used and lessons learned by Virginia, Oregon, Iowa, and Washington, DC through efforts to engage their SLDS stakeholders.
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Engaging local K12 stakeholders is critical to ensuring the successful development of statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS), as well as to improving utility and sustainability of those systems. Involving representatives from multiple agencies helps to identify, align, and leverage existing resources. This SLDS Spotlight resource discusses the strategies used and lessons learned by Virginia, Oregon, Iowa, and Washington, DC through efforts to engage their SLDS stakeholders.
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Strategies for Engaging Early Learning Stakeholders
- Developing a successful early childhood integrated data system (ECIDS) involves input and commitment from a diverse set of stakeholders. This publication explores several strategies for engaging stakeholders in decision-making processes, soliciting feedback, and maintaining productive relationships throughout the life of an ECIDS project. The strategies are illustrated by experiences and tips from Wisconsin and other states.
