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Use data ONLY as a way to describe "what is." Do NOT use data to place blame or find fault with past strategies or people.
Introduction to Current Reality
Getting started in a new district requires spending time in finding the answering to the following...
Big Questions
What academic performance gaps exist?
What might be the causes of these gaps?
What needs to happen in order to increase student achievement for all students?
Use the data collection template to record and organize your data. The patterns and trends you identify will lead to your improvement goals.
Answering the important questions above will require working with teachers—use the data-driven goals workshop and develop a hypothesis as suggested processes for organizing and analyzing data for your building/district.
Note: In order to build trust with your teachers and other personnel, use data ONLY as a way to describe "what is." Do NOT use data to place blame or find fault with past strategies or people.
