Data Dynamics

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“ W hether your school is just beginning to use data or it is well along in the journey of dataguided improvement, this book is for you. Data Dynamics is replete with practical tools and templates and specific activities and questions to move your school, teams, and classrooms from data to action. Holcomb leaves no stone unturned in this comprehensive exploration of the myths, mysteries, and marvels of using data to improve schools.”

—Anne E. Conzemius, President and Co-Founder, QLD Learning “ Edie Holcomb has once again demonstrated a keen understanding of the types of data used by schools and districts, and more importantly, the meaningful ways that they can be used to inform and improve learning. Data Dynamics provides a much-needed synthesis of the ways teacher, school, and district data teams can use data—not simply report it. . . . Readers will feel reenergized with a new clarity about approaching the task of using the many sources of data we deal with—and not being overwhelmed by them.”

—Katherine P. Divine, Executive Director for Research Design & Evaluation, Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership

Data can be a dynamic force for change at the classroom, school, and district levels, but improvement depends on which data are examined and how they are used. Data Dynamics charts the course for actionable data by providing important strategies, information, and protocols. Using this information, data teams can then gather appropriate data, identify areas for improvement, and more effectively help all students succeed.

Data Dynamics: Aligning Teacher Team, School, & District Efforts

Aligning Teacher Team, School, & District Efforts

Author Edie L. Holcomb: Presents realistic anecdotes and scenarios to help readers understand the most effective ways to use data to achieve school improvement

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Includes advice on group dynamics and offers protocols to help guide data teams’ work and discussions

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Provides tools to diagnose current data use and identify next steps to make the data work more effective

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