This class is a one unit seminar on ways to use data (no matter the source) to improve school performance. The focus can be quite varied; we NEED data to for sound decision-making whether we're tackling academic achievement, professional growth, community outreach, parent engagement, administrative support, or technology needs. The list is endless!

We'll cover ways data may be generated (as well as from whom and over what period of time)--as well as how it can be analyzed, displayed, and shared. Thus data accessibility will be be the operative phrase that drives what we study and the projects we complete. We've cover the ethics of data gathering/analysis/dissemination and how good intentions can go terribly away.

At the end of this course, you'll think of data as far more than test scores. You'll be familiar with tools common to the K-12 environment, how they tend to be deployed, and your role in ensuring they are used appropriately/well.