Williamson, R., & Blackburn, B. (n.d.). 4 Steps to Put School Data to Good Use.

A critical aspect of school reform for today’s schools is the ability to effectively manage data. Leaders and teachers are often overwhelmed with the sheer amount of data they have. Many of the schools we work with are unsure how to best use the information. The authors suggest a four step process when you use data to support your efforts to improve the rigor of your school: 1)be clear about what you want to know; 2) decided how to collect the data; 3) analyze the data; 4) set priorities and goals.