Research Forum
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and VLDS partner agencies host a yearly Research Forum with attendance by universities, school divisions, partner agencies, legislation, nonprofits, and the private sector. We welcome you to view the past webinar and video series. You can also check back here for information on the next annual event when the time comes!
2023 Virginia Longitudinal Data System (VLDS) Research Forum:
Leveraging Strategic Data Analytics and Research across Multiple State Agencies to Drive Powerful Decisions
Registration Information
Registration is now closed!
See the UPDATED agenda at a glance below for panelist and presentation details!
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We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our third annual research forum in which we will be bringing researchers, legislators, and agency leaders together to explore how strategic data analytics can drive important research to inform powerful decision making at every level. The event will provide both an overview of the VLDS and an opportunity to learn more about how it is being used across the state of Virginia.
The event will be open starting at 7:30 AM on Wednesday September 27th, and will end at 4:30 PM on Thursday, September 28th.
It will take place at the Short Pump Hilton Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, located at 12042 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23233.
Agenda at a Glance
This schedule is tentative and may change before the event.
September 27th, 2023 7:30-8:45 AM: Registration and Breakfast 8:45-8:50 AM: Welcome - Dr. Toni Stroter (Master of Ceremony), VLDS Research Analyst, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) 8:50-8:55 AM: Panel Introductions - Dr. Tod R. Massa, Director, Policy Analytics VLDS (Virginia Longitudinal Data System) Lead State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)- Panel Moderator: Aimee Guidera, Secretary of Education
- Panelists:
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- Leah Mills, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources
- Carrie Roth, Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission
- Caren Merrick, Secretary of Commerce and Trade
- George “Bryan” Slater, Secretary of Labor
- Heather McKay, Executive Director of the Virginia Office of Education Economics
- State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
- Virginia Department of Education
- Virginia Employment Commission
- Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
- Office of Children's Services
- Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
- Department of Social Services
- Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission
- Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
- Virginia Department of Health Professions
- Virginia Community College System
- Interactive VLDS Training Session - Ron Parrish, Senior Data Analyst at the Virginia Department of Education and Will Goldschmidt, Chief Operating Officer at DB Driven
- Using LASER to Provide Comprehensive Data to Drive Student Improvement Over Time - Mike Dunavant, Decision Analytics (LASER) Team Lead, Andrew Neiburg, Decision Analytics (LASER) Implementer, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE): BREAKOUT ROOM C
- Examining Employment Status and Earnings of Former Foster Youth by Discharge Type - Dr. Jamie Cage, Associate Professor of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU): BREAKOUT ROOM A
- Examining Students’ Response to State High School Graduation Requirements Policy: A Longitudinal, Student-Level Analysis Connecting Course Taking, Test Scores, and Demographics - Samantha Viano, Assistant Professor of Education Leadership, George Mason University (GMU): BREAKOUT ROOM D
- Teachers Retention and Licensure Since the Pandemic’s Onset in Virginia - Luke Miller, Associate Research Professor, Department of Education, Leadership, Foundations, and Public Policy, University of Virginia (UVA), Beth E. Schueler (Assistant Professor, UVA) and Amy L. Reynolds (Postdoctoral Research Associate, UVA): BREAKOUT ROOM: SHORT-PUMP
- A Walk to Remember: An Interactive Walk Through the Statistics and Reports Section of the Virginia Department of Education’s Website - Susan Williams, Director of the Office of Data Servicer, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE): BREAKOUT ROOM B
- Panel Moderator: Tod Massa, Director of Policy Analytics at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
- Panelists:
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- Peter Blake, Director of the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV)
- Dr. Danny Avula, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
- Kurt Sprenger, Director of Analytics, Evaluation, and WIOA Planning, Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- Dr. Yetty Shobo, Director of the Healthcare Workforce Data Center, Department of Health Professions (DHP)
- Dr. Dave Myers, Deputy Superintendent, Department of Data, Research, and Technology, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
- Kathryn Hayfield, Commissioner of the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- Virginia Department of Education Interactive Data Visualizations - Dr. Toni Stroter, VLDS Research Analyst, Jazel Baquero, Senior Tableau Developer & Trainer, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), Raquel Vandenesse, Decision Analytics (LASER) Visualization Specialist, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE): BREAKOUT ROOM: SHORT-PUMP
- Bridging the Gap in Educational Records for Students in Foster Care: A Longitudinal Data Tool for Practitioners - Dr. Xianxuan Xu, Director of Strategic Analysis and Research, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), Susan Williams, Director of Data Services, Virginia Department of Education (VDOE): BREAKOUT ROOM D
- Using VLDS to Analyze Education and Workforce Alignment - Dr. Todd Oldham, Director of Research, VOEE, Bill Richter, Research and Data Analyst, Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE): BREAKOUT ROOM C
- Low Income Children’s Participation Across Public Programs: Public Preschool, Child Care Subsidies, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Dr. Taryn Morrissey, Professor of Public Policy, School of Public Affairs at American University, Michah W. Rothbart, Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration and International Affairs, The Maxwell School of Syracuse University, Colleen Heflin, Professor, Department of Public Administration and International Affairs, The Maxwell School of Syracuse University, Xiaohan Sun, Assistant Professor, Department of Business and Economics, Allegheny College: BREAKOUT ROOM A
- Exploring the Landscape of Advanced Course Taking Using VLDS Data: An Interactive Approach - Dr. David Naff, Associate Director, Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC): BREAKOUT ROOM B
Contact
More information about the event can be found on the event website
More information about the Virginia Longitudinal Data System can be found on the VLDS website
Questions about this event can be directed to the VLDS Research Analyst at the VDOE Office of Strategic Analysis and Research, Toni Stroter, antionette.stroter@doe.virginia.gov