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Ohio Education Research Center
Multi-State Data Collaborative
The Ohio Education Research Center (OERC) provides administrative and operational support to the Multi-State Data Collaborative (MSDC) through a contract with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). The MSDC is a network of state agencies and partners working together to utilize their administrative data to inform policy and improve public programs. State-driven and peer-governed, the MSDC helps states build capacity and access partnerships and infrastructure that enable effective, data-driven policymaking.
The MSDC provides agency staff with a supportive network to generate ideas, access technical assistance, and share their practices and products across functional, sectoral, and state lines. By breaking down data silos and fostering collaboration, the MSDC provides states with the tools and connections needed to understand data opportunities comprehensively and make timely, evidence-based decisions that enhance program coordination, service delivery, and resource use – ultimately improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
OERC staff support many opportunities available for states to participate in the MSDC, including; topic-based policy and technical working groups, learn and share sessions and virtual convenings designed for state leaders, and training programs that build staff capacity through hands-on analysis of real policy questions.