ERDC houses a statewide longitudinal data system of information on Washington students, including data about their experiences from preschool to Grade 20 to the workforce (P20W). This P20W data is collected by data contributors across the state who securely share it with ERDC, so that researchers can conduct valuable cross-sector research that informs policy- and decision-making at the state level and within partnering institutions. People throughout the state, including state policymakers, school superintendents, school principals, university administration, and academic researchers, benefit from the data available upon request at ERDC.In January 2023, ERDC is launching a P20W Data System Study to evaluate the technical processes and tools behind our statewide longitudinal data system. ERDC has contracted with Gartner to conduct this study. Gartner’s study approach is both collaborative and rigorous, involving facilitated discussions with ERDC staff, data users, data partners, and referencing market-leading research to help us understand what changes may strengthen the P20W Data System’s ability to meet future data needs. The major phases of the P20W Data System Study are outlined below, with our goal to complete the study in late spring 2023.
Phases of P20W Data System Study | More Information |
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1) Study Kickoff |
Meeting Recording Meeting Slide deck |
2) Host Discovery Sessions to understand current processes, technical capabilities, and pain points | Discovery Session One-Pager |
3) Define Technical and Business Requirements for ERDC’s P20W Data System | Complete |
4) Define and Prioritize Use Cases | Complete |
5) Analyze options to enhance ERDC’s existing data and analytics architecture | Complete |
6) Identify recommendations and next steps to improve ERDC’s P20W Data System | P20W Data System Study Summary |
7) Communicate and discuss findings from study | Stakeholder Q& A Hosted July 13, 2023 |
Check out this one-page handout to learn more about the ERDC’s P20W Data System Study.
If you have questions about this study or Gartner’s approach, please use ERDC's P20W Data System Study Feedback Form
ERDC thanks the following organizations for participating in the Discovery Sessions, which gathered feedback to inform the P20W Data System Study’s proposed recommendations.
All Fives in Five BERC Group, Inc. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Center for the Improvement of Student Learning Central Washington University City University Community Center for Education Results Council of Presidents Eastern Washington University Education Northwest Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee National Center for Education Statistics’ Statewide Longitudinal Data System Grant Program Northwestern University Office of Financial Management (OFM)’s Information Technology Division OFM’s Education Research & Data Center OFM’s Forecasting & Research Division Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Oregon State University Pacific Lutheran University Professional Educator Standards Board State Board for Community and Technical Colleges The Evergreen State College Third Sector Intelligence University of Washington Washington State Board of Education Washington State Center for Court Research Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Washington State Employment Security Department Washington State Institute for Public Policy Washington State University Washington STEM Washington Student Achievement Council Western Washington University Whitworth University Workforce Training Board |