DATAG 2026 Summer Conference

The task of accurately reporting all of the data that is required at the end of each school year can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned District Data Coordinator. This presentation is specifically designed to assist District Data Coordinators / Administrators with the accurate and timely submission of year-end data. Topics discussed will include: which reports to review, best practices for reporting and verifying graduates, understanding deadlines/timelines, as well as year-end special education data reporting requirements. Frequently asked questions will be addressed, and tools to help make the year-end reporting process more manageable will be shared.

Every school year around November, school districts receive emails from NYSED to review their school district boundaries, as part of the U.S. Census Bureau's School District Review Program (SDRP). For years, the presenter had no idea on how a school district would even tackle that assignment, especially not without access to GIS software. In this session, the presenter will discuss how he ultimately learned how to work on the SDRP project, and in turn, developed a prototype for every school district in the CNYRIC region to use.

As districts continue to push for more meaningful instructional use of state assessment data, WNYRIC began a multi-year effort to securely deliver teacher-specific assessment reporting directly to educators. What began as a request for easier access to student performance data evolved into a large-scale initiative involving security architecture, roster validation, item mapping, instructional interpretation, stakeholder communication, and report redesign. This session will walk through WNYRIC’s journey designing and implementing teacher-level security and reporting for NYS state assessment results

Are you the "New DDC on the Block"? Stepping into the role of District Data Coordinator can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This session, viewed from a district-level perspective, highlights the essentials every beginner should know. We will cover core responsibilities, key resources, and practical lessons learned from real experience. The goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of the role and the confidence to start strong.