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Furthermore, this work aimed to uncover patterns and trends in the adoption and adaptation of the Ed-Fi UDM, providing valuable insights into the practical challenges and successes experienced by various stakeholders. These insights are critical for informing future adaptation and implementation of the Ed-Fi model. By fostering a collaborative environment where data from state-wide implementations is systematically gathered and analyzed, Ed-Fi Alliance demonstrates its dedication to continuous improvement and innovation. This approach not only enhances the utility and relevance of the Ed-Fi UDM but also strengthens the overall ecosystem of educational data interoperability, ultimately contributing to more effective and efficient educational outcomes.
Summary of Findings
State by State Extension Analysis Findings
Analyses of the usage of Ed-Fi UDM and extensions created by states highlighted that there are varying degrees to which states extend the Ed-Fi core model to meet their specific needs. While some states rely heavily on extensions, others make extensive use of the core model. Understanding these metrics helps to identify areas for potential collaboration and standardization across states, ultimately enhancing data interoperability and supporting data-driven decision-making in education.
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Ed-Fi Alliance team had the opportunity to share this visual with the community members in multiple occasions (Ed-Fi Summit 2024 was one of them) and many community members have shown interest to understand this finding better and shared with Ed-Fi their intend to reduce their extension dependencies. While this visual is a great tool to see the general picture of Ed-Fi’s finding for the usage of Ed-Fi UDM and dependency on extension among Ed-Fi states more details Ed-Fi Data Standard team has found in these analyses are in the following section.
State by State Extension Analysis Findings
Arizona
Arizona has leveraged the Ed-Fi extension mechanism to address specific state requirements in areas where the core data standard falls short. These areas include school and section enrollments, course offerings, external provider teachers, student needs for program services, student program evaluations, SPED assessment outcomes, dropout recovery programs, school and program attendance, and discipline. The extension analysis evaluated current core options, potential better alternatives for extension, and extensions that Ed-Fi should consider incorporating into the core data model.
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