Course Description
Students will study school and district culture by collecting and analyzing data (including demographic, perception, and student achievement data), assessing the collaborative nature of the school, and by creating structures and opportunities for collaboration.
Athena Title
School Populations
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDAP 8420E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will acquire skills and knowledge to: A. Use multiple sources of data to examine the effectiveness of school and district policies and practices (GELS 7a, PSELS 4 & 10) B. Use varied sources of information and analyze data about current practices and outcomes to collaboratively develop a vision, mission, and goals with high, measurable expectations for all students and educators (GELS 7j, PSELS 1) C. Anticipate, assess, analyze, and discern the value of emerging trends to shape school or district decision-making (GELS 1f) D. Engage educators and other constituents in critically examining the effectiveness of existing approaches to instruction, curriculum, assessments,, and evidence of student learning and achievement (GELS 2a, PS,ELS 4 & 10) E. Use assessment data in ways that are appropriate to their intended use and within their technical limitations (GELS 2g) F. Involve staff in a thorough review of existing administrative functions, including talent management, school discipline and safety, finance and budgeting, information management and compliance monitoring to assess equity, efficiency and effectiveness (GELS 7a, PSELS 6 & 7)
Topical Outline
Topical Outline A. Analysis of School, District, and Community Demographic Data B. Analysis of School, District, and Community Perception Data C. Analysis of School and District Student Achievement Data D. Analysis of School and District Discipline Data E. Analysis of School and District Attendance and Mobility Data F. Examination of Schools that have Successfully Narrowed the Achievement Gap G. Data-driven School or Program Improvement Plans
Syllabus
Public CV