Make decisions informed by data
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Leading learning to support inclusive practices’
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Define what is evidence
Define what is evidence
Source and evaluate, with others knowledge and stories from multiple sources, the learner’s context, and valid research to inform practice.
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Model an inquiry disposition
Model an inquiry disposition
School leaders learn about the effective use of data alongside colleagues.
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Determine trends and needs
Determine trends and needs
Use assessment data to determine overall trends and to set school-wide goals.
- Gather dependable information about the status of a student’s (or group of students’) learning.
- Accurately aggregate and present information in order for it to be easily understood.
- Interpret and evaluate information for individuals and groups of students in order to decide on what to do next to support learning.
- Present and share information to build partnerships for learning (with parents, whānau, colleagues, boards).
- Set challenging but achievable targets for improved student achievement.
Introducing a collaborative learning culture
Introducing a collaborative learning culture
When planning for introducing collaborative learning cultures, school leadership teams need to:
- emphasise to teachers that they can succeed – together
- expect teachers to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date
- share decision-making and prepare others to lead
- make data accessible
- teach and model discussion and decision-making skills
- provide teachers with the research
- take time to build trust.
Useful resources
Useful resources
Principal, Tom Parsons explains how student achievement improved when teachers took a more systematic approach to understanding what school data was telling them.
Next steps
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