Facilitators Guide to Leading Schools in a Data-Rich World: Harnessing Data for School Improvement

Train educators on using the power of data to positively impact student achievement!

Based on the best-selling book Leading Schools in a Data-Rich World, this guide gives staff developers and workshop leaders the tools to facilitate book study groups, seminars, and professional development events to help school leaders integrate data as a catalyst for school change and enhanced student performance.

This easy-to-use guidebook offers step-by-step instructions to support training sessions that can help educators gain:

• An understanding of data analysis and data interpretation
• An inquiry "habit of mind" to view the use of data as an integral part of the school improvement process
• Leadership capacity that supports an inquiry process

Each chapter features:

• Facilitator′s notes
• Discussion questions
• Timed activities

The Facilitator′s Guide to Leading Schools in a Data-Rich World is ideal for staff developers or anyone leading professional training for groups of any size--pairs, small workshops, or large seminars.