How is your school data performing for you? Examine the ways student achievement data, nonacademic student data, staff data, and parent/community data can be better used to identify areas for improvement. Designed to help administrators and leaders with school improvement planning and implementation, this book will also help teachers discover that good data can be used to plan instruction and to monitor and motivate students. First, learn about common misuses of data and how the focus has shifted from voluntary data use to federal mandates. Then, you"ll discover an outline of current needs and trends that should drive immediate shifts in purpose and action. Finally, learn about the conditions that enhance the use of data, including structures and processes that engage staff and tap the leadership of data dynamos. Benefits * Provides leaders with realistic anecdotes and examples for understanding the most effective ways to use data to achieve school improvement * Includes advice and activities on group dynamics through teaming structures * Delivers protocols to help guide the data team"s work and discussions * Outlines ways to empower data team leaders to make sound decisions and implement change