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Understanding Dropout Prevention Practices
Dropout Prevention > Overview & Tools
Dr. Mark Dynarski, the chair of the expert panel that produced the Practice Guide, provides an overview of the Dropout Prevention topic and discusses the six recommendations that are described in...
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Expert Interview
Connecting to Kids With Small Learning Environments
Dropout Prevention > Learning Environment > Learn What Works
Dr. Nettie Legters discusses the different ways of personalizing the learning environments for secondary school students.
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Expert Interview
The Importance of Data Systems for Dropout Prevention
Dropout Prevention > Data Systems > Learn What Works
In this expert interview, Dr. Elaine Allensworth discusses data systems and their importance in designing a dropout prevention plan.
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Expert Interview
Data-Driven Instructional Decision Making
Data for Instruction > Overview & Tools
The chair of the IES panel that developed the Practice Guide, Using Student Achievement Data to Support Instructional Decision Making explains the five recommended practices and offers...
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Expert Interview
Supporting Teachers in Understanding and Using Data
Data for Instruction > Data-Driven Culture > Learn What Works
Dr. Ellen B. Mandinach discusses the importance of providing professional development to help teachers learn how to use data. She emphasizes the need for the professional development to be aligned...
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Expert Interview
What Makes a High-Quality Districtwide Data System?
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > Learn What Works
Dr. Jeffrey Wayman discusses the characteristics of a high-quality data system: easy to use and understand, expandable, and flexible. Districts should first identify their needs and then select or...
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Expert Interview
Supporting a Culture of Data Use
Data for Instruction > Data-Driven Culture > Learn What Works
Dr. Jeffrey Wayman explains the importance of providing supports for data use. Schools can build capacity for data use through supports such as a school-based facilitator, well-defined training,...
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Expert Interview
What Do You See in These Data?
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > Learn What Works
Dr. City suggests that teachers work collaboratively as they learn to use data efficiently in a cycle of instructional improvement. Dr. City offers examples of examining the data, developing...
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Expert Interview
Collaborative Structures for Data Use
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > Learn What Works
Dr. Richard Halverson discusses the importance of integrating a data use plan with the school’s overall approach to charting progress and setting goals. A data team can facilitate plan...
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Expert Interview
Prepare, Inquire, Act
Data for Instruction > Improvement Cycle > Learn What Works
Dr. Elizabeth City discusses how teachers can enact a three-step “Prepare, Inquire, Act” cycle of instructional improvement. Dr. City encourages teachers to work through this cycle testing...
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Expert Interview
Helping Students Gain Ownership Over Their Learning
Data for Instruction > Student Data Use > Learn What Works
Dr. Supovitz discusses how teachers can help students gain ownership over their learning by teaching them to examine their achievement data and set goals. To do this, teachers can provide clear...
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Expert Interview
Digging Into the Statewide Testing System
Data for Instruction > States & Districts
Listen to this audio interview to learn about a statewide data system to support instructional decision making. The data system includes three major components that dig into the statewide testing...
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Expert Interview
