Synopsis
Even the most novice user of school or district data can feel successful with the application and use of information in this book. Includes a model for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and using data; three types of data and how you apply them to your improvement efforts; a three-part model, Path to Student Success, that leads to high student achievement; a comprehensive list of data analysis questions to provide direction to your data collection and analysis; a comprehensive list of factors to analyze for key areas; practical, relevant ways to analyze data including quick tips for designing a variety of charts and graphs; cutsomized, ready-to-use templates and data organizers to make setting up your data tables and analysis easy; a comprehensive climate survey; and a needs assessment for instructional strategies.
About the Author
Deborah Wahlstrom is founder and president of Successline Inc, a company that provides training and consulting services to school districts in the areas of student assessment, data-based school improvement, instructional strategies, and curriculum alignment. Her practical hands-on workshops have been highly acclaimed. As a past winner of two National School Boards Association awards for 100 Best Curriculum Ideas in the country, Deborah continues to design and deliver only the highest-quality training. She has also received awards for her work in research and evaluation. In addition to numerous other honors and recognitions, Deborah received a Distinguished Faculty Award from the Center for Global Business and Executive Education at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Before opening her own business, Deborah taught at the middle school level for Norfolk and Virginia Beach City Public Schools; served as a science specialist at the elementary level for Virginia Beach City Public Schools; served as Director of Research, Evaluation, and Communications for Portsmouth Public Schools; and served as a regional staff development facilitator for the Virginia Department of Education. Deborah earned her doctorate in Dominion University in Norfolk Urban Services (1988) from Old, Virginia. Deborah is the author of several books including Practical Ideas for Teaching and Assessing the Virginia SOL, Designing High-Quality Paper-and-Pencil Tests and Designing and Using High-Quality Rubrics for 21st Century Skills. Additionally, Deborah has produced custom software for high-impact data analysis for the states of Michigan, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Deborah provides consulting and training services to schools and school districts throughout the nation.
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