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.
Creating a Data Team
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > Overview & Tools
Creating a data team can help to establish a clear vision for schoolwide data use. School leaders can use this tool as a guide to help them determine who among their staff would be best suited to...
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Creating a Data Plan
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > Overview & Tools
This tool can be used as a guide to begin writing a plan for data use that aligns with the school’s and district’s goals for improving student achievement. The plan should articulate how the school...
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Tool
Data for Instruction: Planning Template #3
Data for Instruction > Overview & Tools
This planning template for state-level personnel suggests ways to help districts and schools develop a comprehensive and coherent plan for using achievement data to support instructional decision...
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Planning Template
Data for Instruction: Planning Template #2
Data for Instruction > Overview & Tools
This planning template for district-level personnel offers key actions to help districts develop a comprehensive and coherent plan for using achievement data to support instructional decision...
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Planning Template
Data for Instruction: Planning Template #1
Data for Instruction > Overview & Tools
This planning template, aimed at school-level personnel, offers key actions in the development of a comprehensive and coherent plan for using achievement data to support instructional decision...
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Planning Template
