The challenge of providing training for board members on any topic, let alone on the complicated topic of data, is finding the right resources to meet your style and needs.

All of the training is designed with this focus: Boards must understand the need for and use of data in the context of their unique role. First, boards must have a vision and district wide goals for student achievement; secondly, they must be structured to focus on those goals; third and after data collection and analysis with the support of their superintendents, to use the interpretation as it relates to their goals in advocating for moral and fiscal support throughout their community. Central to the entire process is the need for good working Board policy.

The PowerPoint presentation was designed specifically, with the accompanying training module and video, to pull down and use as a workshop. The agenda is targeted at a four-hour session but can be condensed as you see fit or expanded to easily provide 6-8 hours of training. It all depends on the context and sophistication of the board.

Finally, send us your work as it evolves. You may have great monitoring data to share with other boards–or great policies that provide leadership to districts focused on student achievement. SHARE WITH US!

Note: For the exception of the PowerPoint Presentation, all of the files below are PDF files. To open them you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• Sample Annual Calendar for a Board to Address Goals Using Data



• Sample Superintendent Evaluation Using Student Achievement Data



• Training Module for Individual Boards or Conference Meetings
  This training module has been developed for boards and/or trainers to use for hands-on learning.  It includes a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the whole session on data, and then to introduce each of its subparts:  Vision; Structure; Accountability; and Advocacy, which are keyed to the handouts.  The agenda is for a four-hour session suggesting activities coordinated with the handouts.  The session can be condensed or expanded as the trainer sees fit. You can download the PowerPoint and agenda. 
  
  
  • Agenda for Training Module
    
    
  • Training Module Participant Handouts
    For a master copy of the handout, contact Allie Polikoff at
    (703) 838-1604.
    
    
  • PowerPoint Presentation
    
    
  • Role Play
    
    
• Policies to Govern Board Work
  
  
  • TASB Sample Policy on Superintendent Evaluation
    
    
  • TASB Sample Policy on Program Accountability
    
    
  • TASB Sample Board Policy on Innovative Programs
    
    
  • TASB Sample Policy on Curriculum Development
    
    
  • TASB Sample Policy to Adopt Courses of Study
  
  
  
  • TASB Sample Policy to Guide Board Policies on Student Achievement
  
  
  
  • Aspen Group Sample Policy for Academic Program for Traditional Boards
  
  
  
  • Aspen Group Sample Policy for Academic Program for Policy Governance Districts
  
  
  
  • Sample Policy for Ethical Use of Data by the Board
    
    

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