Here are our Slides from the Data Conference last Thursday. They highlight the public data tools we have developed using demographic, financial, and performance data.

1. MAKING DATA OPEN & USEFUL: PROVIDING
ENHANCED ACCESS TO PUBLIC DATA TO FACILITATE
BETTER LOCAL DECISIONMAKING
J. Morgan1, J.W. Sipple2, J. Vink2
1
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
2 Cornell University
jmorgan@svecsd.org, jsipple@cornell.edu, jkv3@cornell.edu

2. Trying to identify, discuss, and study the
unique assets and liabilities found in rural
schools and the communities they serve.
Building Connections, Capacity, and
Knowledge
Data Tools developed & available for analysis
and planning
http://NYRuralSchools.org
Partner with Rural Schools Association of NYS

3. Today’s talk
• Context – Data storage, use, and New York State
• Problem - Lack of ‘open’ data and fruitful use
• Innovation - RESTful service and simple tools
• Next Steps - Add data, APIs, motivate developers
and demo for government agencies.

4. Problem: Typical in NY
…

5. Current
Future??

8. Mapping

9. Demography

10. Enrollment Patterns

11. Budget Scenarios

12. iPad App

13. Contact Info
John W. Sipple Joe Morgan
Dept. of Development Sociology Superintendent
Cornell University Spencer-Van Etten
NYC Center for Rural Schools
http://NYRuralSchools.org
jsipple@cornell.edu, JMORGAN@svecsd.org