named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
DATAG Listserv
Free, open forum for New York educators to exchange ideas, ask questions, and share resources on data use, accountability, and reporting.
DeMauro Award
Annual recognition honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to data analysis and use in New York State education.
Quarterly Conferences
Regular educational events held during the school year to share best practices in data analysis, modeling, and use for curriculum and instruction.
Summer Conference
Annual multi-day event featuring keynotes, concurrent sessions, and vendor presentations focused on data use, assessment, and instructional improvement in New York schools.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Building capacity in data-driven education practicesProvides professional development guidance to schools by assisting with understanding performance assessments, supporting changes in curriculum and instruction aligned with New York educational standards, and promoting effective data use across districts.
- Providing technical assistance on data analysis and complianceOffers direct support to schools and districts in data analysis, interpretation of performance assessments, curriculum and instruction improvement, data submission compliance, and data privacy and security best practices for reporting to New York State and U.S. Departments of Education.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Monitoring and evaluating education programsOversees the development of new programs, monitors and assesses existing programs and conference activities, and initiates and guides program evaluations to ensure effectiveness and alignment with goals.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Organizing annual and quarterly educational eventsPlans and hosts an annual multiday Summer Conference, including concurrent sessions, keynotes, and preconference workshops, along with three school-year meetings for education professionals; the 2026 Summer Conference is scheduled for July 8–10 in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Researching and modeling best practices in school data useIdentifies, catalogs, and models best practices in the analysis and use of school data to inform education strategies and improve outcomes.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating statewide professional learning networksMaintains a paid membership base with access to two annual one-day meetings and a bulletin board, and operates a free statewide listserv with approximately 1,500 readers for exchanging ideas and answering questions about data use, accountability, and reporting in education.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$166K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$97K59%
Investment income$3060%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$178K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$193K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$190K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ANNE MARIE BERTRAM — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDA ROOF — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL COISTEK — BOARD MEMBER
- DR AMY KONZ — BOARD MEMBER
- DR MADALYN ROMANO — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA PACHT — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNN BEDEAUX — BOARD MEMBER
- TIM MYERS — BOARD MEMBER
- TIMOTHY JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Albany Marriott Partner — Host venue for DATAG membership meetings.
- BOCES Partner — Engages BOCES curriculum and instructional development administrators through collaboration and participation in DATAG activities.
- Baum Consulting Partner — Past chair Rose Baum represented Baum Consulting (2015–2017).
- Board of Directors Partner — Oversees committee functions, approves assignments, and determines goals for committees.
- Broome Tioga BOCES Partner — Board member Tim Myers represents Broome Tioga BOCES as Manager of Data Management.
- Buffalo City School District Partner — Collaborates with DATAG through leadership roles in data use and accountability.
- Buffalo Public Schools Partner — Board member Bryan Pasqua represents Buffalo Public Schools as Supervisor of Early Warning Indicators.
- Capital Region BOCES Partner — Past chair Tammi Stein represented Capital Region BOCES (2001–2002).
- Central NY RIC Partner — Past chair Peter McCarthy represented Central NY RIC (2011–2013).
- Dryden Central School District Partner — Board member Cheryl Covell represents Dryden Central School District as Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
- Eastern Suffolk BOCES Partner — Past chair Andrew Setzer represented Eastern Suffolk BOCES (2008–2009).
- Fairport Central School District Partner — Board member Daniel Coistek represents Fairport Central School District as Computer Application Specialist.
- GV/W-FL EduTech Partner — Partners with DATAG through shared focus on educational data services and technical assistance.
- Greece CSD Partner — Board member Rebecca Zimmerman represents Greece CSD as Senior Computer Application Specialist.
- Lower Hudson RIC Partner — Board member Dr. Madalyn Romano represents Lower Hudson RIC as Assistant Director.
- Mohawk RIC Partner — Board member Dr. Amy Konz represents Mohawk RIC as Regional Data Leader.
- Monticello Central School District Partner — Board member Shannon Leaney-Levenson represents Monticello Central School District as Executive Director of Data, Assessment, and Human Resources.
- NERIC Partner — Board member Anne Marie Bertram represents NERIC as Testing and Data Reports Manager; past chairs Jeff Baker and Jeff Luks also represented NERIC.
- Nassau BOCES Partner — Board member Dr. Meador Pratt represents Nassau BOCES as RIC Director/Executive Manager; current chair (2024–2026).
- New York State Government — State-level education experts providing services aligned with New York educational standards
- New York State Government — Works with New York State education system to support schools in meeting state educational standards.
- New York State Education Department Government — Collaborates with SED on accountability, reporting, and data submission processes; SED representatives participate in DATAG events.
- Niagara Falls City SD Partner — Board member Leah Baldassarre represents Niagara Falls City SD as Assistant Principal; past chair Marcia Capone also represented this district.
- Niagara Falls City School District Partner — Engages with DATAG through leadership in data-driven education and accountability.
- Questar BOCES Partner — Hosted early DATAG meetings and employed key founding members.
- Questar BOCES Partner — Past chair Ted Smith represented Questar BOCES (2002–2004).
- Regional Information Centers (RICs) Partner — Collaborates with RICs on regional data warehousing, technical infrastructure, and hosting DATAG’s listserv.
- Saratoga Springs CSD Partner — Board member Abigail Adams-Snell represents Saratoga Springs CSD as Director of Assessment, Accountability and Improvement.
- Shenendehowa CSD Partner — Past chair Robert Melia represented Shenendehowa CSD (2018–2019).
- Staff and Curriculum Development Network (S/CDN) Partner — Collaborated with S/CDN on reducing state reporting mandates and promoting the CDEP school improvement process.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Best-Practice Modeling to Improve Data-Driven Decision-Makingmethodology: best-practice-modelingBy identifying, cataloging, and modeling best practices in school data analysis and use, the organization improves educational decision-making and instructional outcomes, because schools adopt proven methods more effectively when they are systematically demonstrated and accessible.
- Data Literacy as a Lever for Instructional Changemethodology: data-literate-professional-developmentBy linking professional development to data literacy and performance assessment understanding, the organization drives instructional improvement and standards alignment, because educators are more likely to adapt teaching practices when they can interpret and act on data.
- Multiple Measures for Holistic School Improvementmethodology: multiple-measuresBy combining state test data with local data sources, the organization enables more accurate and actionable insights for instructional improvement, because a single metric is insufficient to capture complex educational realities.