Are you tired of chasing down data errors right before certification deadline? Data governance doesn’t have to mean endless committee meetings and bureaucratic red tape; at its core, it is simply knowing what data you have, who can access it, and how it should be used. 

Designed specifically for K-12 beginners and data leaders in Indiana, this session provides a practical, no-nonsense "playbook" to launch a data governance framework in your district. We will explore the "Five Pillars of Simple Data Governance," blending high-level framework strategies with a targeted deep-dive into Data Quality and Integrity. You will learn how to safeguard "Priority 1" data—such as student enrollment, demographics, and attendance—ensuring it is accurate, compliant, and perfectly prepped for state reporting. Leave with a simple 90-day implementation plan that shifts your district from reactive data-fixing to proactive data integrity. 

Key Takeaways / Learning Objectives:

• The 5 Pillars of Data Governance: Learn to implement a simple framework focusing on Data Inventory, Classification, Access Control, Data Quality, and Use Policies.
• Strengthen State Reporting: Discover how to establish automated and manual data quality checks for essential IDOE Data Exchange data (enrollment, attendance, and demographics) to eliminate certification errors.
• Define Clear Roles: Understand how to operationalize data management without hiring new staff by defining clear boundaries for Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Data Custodians.
• The 90-Day Launch Plan: Walk away with a step-by-step roadmap to secure leadership buy-in, draft your first administrative guidelines, and establish a "single source of truth" for your district within the first three months.