Resources

Trusted data governance references for education

A curated set of references PCG draws on when helping agencies modernize data governance. Start with the foundational framework, then explore education-specific guidance.

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Foundational framework

Start with the framework

DAMA-DMBOK, Data Management Body of Knowledge

The DAMA-DMBOK is the globally recognized framework for data management and governance. Our People, Process, Policy, and Platform approach aligns to its principles, then applies an education lens on top.

DAMA-DMBOK (DAMA International)The general framework for data management, governance, quality, and stewardship.Visit dama.org ↗

Education-focused resources

Guidance built for education agencies

Forum Guide to Data GovernanceNCES, National Forum on Education Statistics. Best practices plus 12 real SEA and LEA case studies.Open the guide ↗ Data Governance 101 ToolkitData Quality Campaign. Cross-agency governance for state education and workforce leaders.View the toolkit ↗ Protecting Student Privacy (PTAC)U.S. Department of Education. FERPA and PPRA guidance, data security best practices, and free technical assistance.Visit studentprivacy.ed.gov ↗ Common Education Data Standards (CEDS)Shared P-20W vocabulary, data dictionary, and the Align mapping toolkit.Explore CEDS ↗ CoSN Student Data PrivacyConsortium for School Networking. District privacy tools and the Trusted Learning Environment Seal.Visit cosn.org ↗

These resources are provided for informational purposes only. Listing them does not imply that Public Consulting Group endorses, is affiliated with, or is sponsored by any of these organizations, nor do these organizations endorse PCG. External links open in a new tab and lead to third-party websites that PCG does not control.

Shared language

Glossary

A plain-language reference for the terms that come up most in governance conversations.

Data owner The leader accountable for a data domain and the decisions about it.

Data steward Maintains definitions, quality, and day-to-day care of the data.

Data custodian Manages the technical systems where the data is stored and secured.

Business glossary Plain-language definitions of key terms and measures the agency uses.

Data dictionary The technical detail of tables, fields, and allowed values in a system.

Lineage The traceable path of a data element from source to the reports that use it.

Classification Labels that show how sensitive data is and how it must be handled.

Certification A signal that a data source has been reviewed and can be trusted for use.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Are these resources PCG products?

No. They are trusted external references provided for information only.

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