The Eastern States Summit is an invite-only gathering hosted by Coleridge that brings together state government leadership from higher education agencies and institutions, workforce and labor agencies, human services, research organizations, philanthropy, and other public-sector domains to explore how administrative data can be used to improve policy, programs, and outcomes.

The Summit includes two complementary program tracks:

• Regional Data Leadership Track – Open to invited participants from all domains across Eastern states, this one-day track focuses on cross-sector data collaboration, governance, infrastructure, and evidence-building. Participants will explore innovative approaches to using administrative data to support decision-making, improve public services, and strengthen regional partnerships.

• Ascendium Grant Partner Track – Supported by Ascendium Education Group in partnership with Anlar, this one and a half day track brings together grant-funded participants working on education-to-workforce initiatives. Programming will focus on advancing longitudinal data capacity, measuring learner and workforce outcomes, and strengthening collaboration among higher education and workforce partners.

Across both tracks, participants will have opportunities to:
• Share innovative approaches to data-informed policy and program improvement
• Explore data governance, infrastructure, and cross-agency collaboration models
• Learn from peer states and regional initiatives
• Strengthen partnerships that support evidence-based decision-making
• Identify practical strategies for using administrative data to address public-sector challenges

The Eastern States Summit is designed to foster collaboration among state leaders while connecting participants to Coleridge's infrastructure, partnerships, and tools that support sustainable, data-driven decision-making.

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