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Guide staff and the community in regular disaggregation and analysis of local and state student assessment results and program data.

 

Establishing a Collaborative Approach: Educational leaders should establish a collaborative approach to disaggregating and analyzing local and state student assessment results and program data. This involves engaging staff and the broader community in the process, fostering a shared understanding of the importance of data analysis, and promoting transparency in data-related decision-making.

Providing Professional Development: Educational leaders should provide professional development opportunities to support staff in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for effective data disaggregation and analysis.

  • Resource: Learning Forward provides resources and tools for designing and implementing effective professional development on data analysis in education.

Establishing Data Teams or Committees: Educational leaders can establish data teams or committees comprised of staff members representing various roles and departments within the school or district.

  • Resource: Data Wise by Harvard University provides resources and tools for establishing data teams and using data effectively in education.

Promoting Data Literacy: Educational leaders should promote data literacy among staff and the community, ensuring that all stakeholders understand how to interpret and use assessment results and program data effectively.

  • Resource: Edutopia offers articles and resources on promoting data literacy and understanding in education.

Fostering a Culture of Inquiry and Reflection: Educational leaders should foster a culture of inquiry and reflection around data analysis, encouraging staff and the community to engage in ongoing dialogue about student performance and program effectiveness.

  • Resource: EdSurge offers articles and resources on fostering a culture of inquiry and reflection in education.

Using Data to Drive Decision-Making: Educational leaders should ensure that data analysis informs decision-making at all levels of the organization.

  • Resource: RAND Corporation offers research and resources on using data to drive decision-making in education.

Engaging the Community: Educational leaders should engage the broader community in data analysis efforts, ensuring that stakeholders outside of the school or district are informed about student performance and program outcomes.

By guiding staff and the community in regular disaggregation and analysis of local and state student assessment results and program data, educational leaders can promote a data-informed culture that drives continuous improvement and leads to better outcomes for all students.

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