As a data analyst in the school portfolio at BHII, much of my role focuses on turning information into usable insights while also examining how our data workflows can be made more efficient and accessible. One area our team recently identified for improvement is our process for collecting and monitoring fidelity assessment data related to implementation of New Hampshire’s Multi-Tiered System of Support for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B) across school districts.

Among the lofty promises of connecting data systems are faster response times, deeper insights into connected information, and a farewell to duplicate data entry. Alluring as these rewards may be, many attempts to integrate data systems fall far short of their ambition. In this post we’ll share a data integration success story and extract from it the ingredients you’ll need to get your databases talking.