Welcome to the homepage for the Data Quality Certification Program.

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has developed a Data Quality Certification (DQC) program with specialized tracks for data entry personnel, data coordinators, program staff, and administrators. These tracks include instruction on general data quality practices and techniques, as well as intensive role-based training with the KSDE web-based applications, including the Kansas Individual Data on Students (KIDS) system, and their support resources.

KIDS DQC certification is not required — it is a voluntary professional development opportunity for interested staff members.

Purposes of the DQC Program

To build a culture of quality data in the State of Kansas
To improve data quality and reduce the negative effects of inaccurate/missing data
To recognize the hard work and accomplishments of schools and districts in managing data
To reinforce that data management responsibilities are critical to an effective school environment and require a specific set of skills
To provide networking opportunities for school and district staff members from across the state

DQC Program Participants

KSDE has developed Data Quality Certification (DQC) curricula that are customized for the following school roles:

Data Entry Personnel
Data Coordinators
Administrators
Program Staff in Assessments & Accountability

Certification Requirements

The general requirements for completion of the DQC certification curricula include:

Participating in a kick-off conference call
Participation in training sessions (offered in-person and via distance learning modes)
Completion of coursework/activities (also offered online)
Successful completion of a final certification exam

Participants will have approximately four to five months to successfully complete all certification requirements.

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The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
KSDE General Counsel, 120 SE 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66612 785-296-3201.