Understanding what data are available is the first step to understanding how powerful data are in helping board members make better decisions for children. The challenge for many of us is that there is so much data from which to choose. Where do you start? How do you decide what data are most relevant? Which data should be used to hold your superintendent accountable for the goals you set for student achievement?

If you want to learn more about how to use data to ensure your board and superintendent are making progress on boosting student achievement, take a look at these materials:

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• A Test on Data Terms for Board Members



• A Sample Plan to Track Student Performance



• Sample Questions of How Boards Ask for Data
  
  
• Understanding the Why's and What's of Disaggregated Data

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