Shared Data, Shared Decisions: A Student-Centered Framework for a Healthy Data Culture (The intersection of data practices and school culture) School Improvement ed. Edition

Author Jason Williams develops a framework that balances data-based decision making with a deep consideration for addressing students’ unique needs to foster improved learning outcomes. Focusing on five qualities integral to a healthy data culture, Williams offers educators a simple, reliable way to assess and reconsider their data practices to ensure a positive school environment that empowers them to gather, analyze, and respond to student data with reasonable urgency and increased efficiency. K–12 teachers and administrators can use this book to: Identify clear student learning targets to create effective assessments for data collectionPlan and manage time strategically to ensure efficient data collection and analysisEstablish a culture of trust to facilitate open and honest data discussion and sharingPromote transparency of data to develop well-informed, responsive action plansEmbrace a tenacious spirit through the trials and errors of school improvement Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Shifting Mindset From Data-Driven to Student Driven Chapter 2: Becoming a Targeted Team Chapter 3: Becoming a Timely Team Chapter 4: Becoming a Trustful Team Chapter 5: Becoming a Transparent Team Chapter 6: Becoming a Tenacious Team Chapter 7: Taking Action References and Resources Index Read more