{Registration in only one strand is necessary. Do not register for more than one (data coordination, data entry, program staff) as there is overlap. You might find this page useful in choosing an appropriate strand.}

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The purpose of this certification strand is to support staff in:

• Recognizing and utilizing policies and procedures which promote data quality
• Understanding and implementing standards and guidelines for data quality
• Obtaining appropriate training and support for data quality
• Maximizing the use of timelines and calendars to plan for data quality
• Realizing the interdependence of hardware, software, and network resources affecting data quality

The topics discussed include:

• The importance of data quality; entering, validating, and correcting data
• Use of the Data Standards documents for staff and student data.
• Full use of reports in InfiniteCampus – State Edition (and a spreadsheet application)
• Obtaining, creating, and executing data collection, reporting, and validation procedures and guidelines
• Obtaining professional development to support ongoing collection, reporting, and validation
• Creation and use of a state-wide as well as local data calendar
• Exploring the data entry environment, both physically and electronically

This strand is designed to meet the needs of

• District secretaries
• Centralized registrars
• Data coordinators

… and similar roles that fulfill these duties