Districtwide Data
Recommended Practice: Develop and maintain a districtwide data system.
- Overview & Tools: Video overviews and professional development materials
- Learn What Works: Expert interviews about districtwide data
- See How It Works: Videos and sample materials from schools
Developing and Maintaining a Districtwide Data System
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > Overview & Tools
As part of a coherent approach to using data effectively, districts need to provide a high-quality data system. A Data System Advisory Council can support the planning, design, and implementation...
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Overview
What Makes a High-Quality Districtwide Data System?
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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
District Supports for Data Use
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > See How It Works
Sara Ptomey, executive director of curriculum and instruction, discusses the supports provided at the district level for using data. Program directors and skills specialists offer professional...
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School Example
Immediate Feedback
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > See How It Works
Hear Richard Blair, a district leader, explain the components of the districtwide data system. The data system integrates data from state and district assessments and includes components for lesson...
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School Example
Protocols to Support Data Use
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > See How It Works
This sample material is composed of four meeting protocols to guide staff as they work collaboratively to regularly and systematically use data. The meeting protocols address revising action plans,...
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Sample Material
Stakeholder Perspectives on Data System Use
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Shotwell Middle School (TX) Staff members at a middle school routinely access data through the districtwide data system. This sample material provides an overview of how the different stakeholders...
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Sample Material
Data Collection Planner: Reviewing the Use of an Existing Data System
Data for Instruction > Districtwide Data > Overview & Tools
This tool aims to facilitate planning for improvement of data systems based on data collected from users. The tool can be used to identify data collection goals and to document decisions made based...
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Tool
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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Tool
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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Tool
