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2006 Summer Training - Learning to be an NRS Data Detective: The Five Sides of the NRS
The 2006 Regional Summer Training addressed several aspects of the NRS including data collection procedures and requirements, improving data quality, and using data for the NRS. In addition, the training provided hands-on resources for using data including charts, graphs, and templates as well as learning materials to aid states in the step-by-step process of becoming a data detective at both the State and Local/Teacher levels.

2005 Summer Institute – Demonstrating Results: Developing State and Local Report Cards for Adult Education
The 2005 Summer Institute provided guidance to select state teams to develop their own state and local report cards for accountability. Materials include tools and templates to use in developing report cards.

2004 Training on Developing an NRS Data System
Learn how to develop requirements that tell in-house software developers or software vendors the capabilities you need to (1) meet the requirements of the NRS; (2) assess the effectiveness of your programs; (3) target areas for improvement; (4) support program-level record keeping needs and more.

2004 Training on NRS Data Monitoring for Program Improvement
This workshop was the fourth in a training series designed to promote the quality and use of data collected under the NRS. The goal of the workshop was to provide training to State staff on how to meet requirements to set Local program performance standards, and how to better monitor and continuously improve their local programs using NRS data.

2003 Training on Using Data
In early 2003, train-the-trainer workshops on Using NRS Data for Program Management and Improvement took place. State teams from 43 States attended these training events that offered a model for using NRS data, as well as ideas on data presentation and analysis and how effective use of data can shape program practices and policies.

2002 Guidance and Training on Data Quality
The purpose of this training, held in summer 2002, was to provide practical, easy-to-understand information and materials for State and Local staff that clarifies the data collection process within the NRS and offers procedures for ensuring the collection of quality data.

1999 Introduction to the Professional Development on the National Reporting System
The purpose of this professional development sequence is to provide background information on the NRS; a discussion on how to interpret and use data at local, State and Federal levels; information on collecting valid and useful data; and planning statewide professional development on the NRS.

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Webinars

Introduction to the New and Improved NRSWeb site (October 25, 2006)
This webinar took participants through the newly redesigned NRSWeb site. Participants saw the new look and feel of the website, as well as learned about the new organizational structure and exciting new features the site has to offer.

Data Detective (October 3, 2006)
In this webinar, staff from Connecticut and Massachusetts adult education departments shared their strategies for using data to monitor compliance with NRS and state requirements, evaluate data quality, and assist in program improvement efforts.

Data Systems (March 29, 2006)
This NRS Webinar on data systems addresses the basic steps of data system design, including requirements analysis and usability tests. The NRS Webinar also addresses the key elements of longitudinal data systems and provides some tips on what to consider before building the data system.

NRS Implementation Guidelines (January 17, 2006)
An NRS Webinar was held to summarize changes made to the NRS Implementation Guidelines in 2005.



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The National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) is administered by the Division of Adult Education and Literacy in the Office of Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
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