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Brookhart, Susan M. – ASCD, 2015
In this book, best-selling author Susan M. Brookhart helps teachers and administrators understand the critical elements and nuances of assessment data and how that information can best be used to inform improvement efforts in the school or district. Readers will learn: (1) What different kinds of data can--and cannot--tell us about student…
Descriptors: Data, Decision Making, Student Evaluation, Data Analysis
Wong, Ovid K.; Lam, Ming-Long – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2006
Education reforms such as "A Nation at Risk" and "Goals 2000" have come and gone. However, we can be confident that the goal of student improvement shall not pass if the core mission is student learning. The true mission of learning has prompted educators to ponder the following questions: How do we need each student to behave?…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Student Improvement, Educational Improvement, Educational Change
National School Boards Association, Alexandria, VA. – 2001
This book is an easy-to-use guide for school boards in how to use data intelligently when evaluating student achievement, educational improvement, and school accountability. Its purpose is to encourage school boards to use data as a basis for their decision-making instead of speculation, perception, or limited observation. Board members can learn…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Administrators, Board Administrator Relationship
Bernhardt, Victoria L. – Eye on Education, 2005
This book helps you make sense of the data your school collects, including state student achievement results as well as other qualitative and quantitative data. Easy-to-use templates, tools, and examples are available on the accompanying CD-ROM. High stakes accountability requires that you develop your understanding of who your students are and…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Accountability, Academic Achievement, High Schools
Reeves, Douglas B. – 2002
This book offers instructions for school principals, assistant principals, teachers, and district-level administrators for building a comprehensive accountability system that focuses on leadership skills. It presents recommendations for assessing and nurturing teacher performance, setting up balanced assessment and accountability policies, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Administrator Role, Board of Education Role
Norton, Bernie, Ed.; Greco, Jim, Ed. – 2002
This publication is a guide for districts and schools moving toward a standards-based educational system. The information is based on a model developed in California. Chapter 1 explores the concepts and research underlying standards-based education. Chapter 2 guides the reader through standards, tests, and accountability measures. Developing a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Data Interpretation