Vision for Data
Recommended Practice: Establish a clear vision for schoolwide data use.
- Overview & Tools: Video overviews and professional development materials
- Learn What Works: Expert interviews about schoolwide data use
- See How It Works: Videos and sample materials from schools
Establishing a Clear Vision for Schoolwide Data Use
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > Overview & Tools
Establishing a whole-school culture of data use helps all stakeholders make thoughtful, consistent, and appropriate data-based decisions. Schools can develop a data plan and team to guide the use...
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Overview
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
Carrying Out the Vision
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > See How It Works
Listen to the principal of a middle school talk about carrying out the vision and purpose for data use at her school. Staff members examine data together to align the school curriculum with...
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School Example
Earning Trust
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > See How It Works
A principal discusses the culture of trust established at the school. The principal emphasizes the importance of earning trust, building strong communications, and working collaboratively. Because...
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School Example
You Can’t Hide From Data
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > See How It Works
Hear a principal describe the schoolwide vision for data use and accountability. This high school has a well-established schoolwide vision for data use and staff holds each other accountable for...
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School Example
Establishing a Common Understanding
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > See How It Works
Listen to an academic director from a high school illustrate how her school defines key concepts encompassing the school’s vision for data use including data, mastery, proficiency, and achievement....
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School Example
Department Collaboration
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > See How It Works
As part of a vision for data use, one middle school implements specific strategies for collaboration to use data to support instructional decision making. This sample material delineates the...
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Sample Material
Structuring Teacher Collaboration
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > Overview & Tools
Administrators and teachers can use this planning tool to review the collaboration times established in the school. The tool can help identify any gaps or overlaps to ensure adequate collaboration...
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Tool
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
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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Tool
Learning Together: What Is a Data-Driven Vision?
Data for Instruction > Vision for Data > Overview & Tools
A school’s data team can educate school staff about the school’s vision for data use by having workshops or meetings focused on developing the capacity of all staff to use data. This tool provides...
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Tool
