Data for Instruction
Explore resources designed to support educators in using data to refine teaching and learning. 
- View a visual diagram of all six practices
- Watch a topic overview and download planning templates
- Listen to an expert
Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Using Student Achievement Data to Support Instructional Decision Making.
Classroom Walkthrough Notepad
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > See How It Works
The administrative team at one elementary school conducts classroom walkthroughs every six weeks to observe instruction. The team examines this instructional data alongside achievement data to...
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Consultancy Practices
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > See How It Works
These practices guide consultancy sessions, where one teacher presents data on student progress to receive feedback from peer teachers. Hear a teacher describe the consultancy, as well as other...
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Standards in Practice Steps
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > See How It Works
Teachers follow these steps for working in groups to develop rubrics for evaluating student work. Watch a teacher discuss the process of implementing collaboration around student work in Supporting...
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Using Data to Drive Action
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > See How It Works
These documents provide an outline for teacher collaboration teams for using data to inform decision making. Teachers model collaborative data use in Supporting Data Use Through Teacher...
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Collaborative Assessment Conference Protocol
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > See How It Works
This document provides each of the steps involved in carrying out a collaborative assessment conference. Watch teachers model collaboration conferences in Supporting Data Use Through Teacher...
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Student Assistance Team (SAT) Referral Form
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > See How It Works
Teachers at one elementary school complete this sample material to refer students to the school's Student Assistance Team (SAT). The audio interview, Helping Struggling Students by Using the SAT...
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Instructional Integrity Checklist
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > See How It Works
Staff members at one elementary school use this checklist to record and to monitor progress of interventions that are in place for students. Helping Struggling Students by Using the SAT Process...
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Ohio Decision Framework User Manual
Data for Instruction > States & Districts
This manual is a comprehensive guide to understanding and using the Ohio Decision Framework. The decision framework allows building and district leadership teams to more precisely analyze and...
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Ohio Decision Framework Needs Assessment
Data for Instruction > States & Districts
When districts use the Ohio Decision Framework, they complete a comprehensive needs assessment. This sample material is a compilation of screen shots that comprise the needs assessment. The related...
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The Ohio Improvement Process: Using the Ohio Decision Framework Tool
Data for Instruction > States & Districts
Review this description to learn more about the Ohio Decision Framework. Districts use this tool in stage one of the Ohio Improvement Process. Listen to It's About the What of the Data, Then It's...
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Districtwide Data System Implementation and Staging Questions
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > Overview & Tools
Implementing a districtwide data system is a lengthy process that may involve multiple phases. District administrators can use this tool to consider all aspects of the implementation efforts.
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Learning Together: Considerations for the Implementation of a Districtwide Data System
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > Overview & Tools
This tool outlines a workshop for district and school personnel interested in learning about considerations in implementing a data system. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss...
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