Data is not a pretentious word. It does not appear to be ostentatious, but how can a four letter word take up so much space and have the capacity to strike fear in the hearts of the young and the old (Zavadsky & Dolejs, (2007)? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines data as information gathered or collected “by a sensing device that includes both useful and irrelevant or redundant information and must be processed to be meaningful (Merriam-Webster, 2016).” One may elaborate to state, data although small in stature, has the potential, if processed in a meaningful way, to impact a plethora of mechanisms. The Educational field is no exception and is part of the data informed society we have evolved into.
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Datnow and Park (2014) recognize the importance of “data-informed decision making,” and the need for leaders and teachers to become knowledgeable about how to utilize data to increase positive outcomes. Finding out what works in a school to enhance leaning opens a plethora of potential for school psychologists to emerge as leaders. Each school community is unique and has their own personal strengths and weakness. Data can be utilized to review a school’s existing capacities, identify weaknesses and strengths, and drive interventions. Data informed decision making impacts education at its core, in the classroom (Datnow & Park, …show more content…
If done well, students are equipped to become productive contributors to society. However, if school systems are not effective, the students are not prepared to make productive social and academic contributions to their communities. Strong leadership is the “key” characteristic to creating an effective school. Schools that make an effective impact in the education field have leaders who have access to resources, establish a culture of achievement through measureable goals, employ knowledgeable lead teachers that have people skills, focus on continuous assessment of student achievement, and promote making homes centers for learning with parent involvement (2009). The principal or leader of the school has a clear focus on student achievement and challenges his/her staff to develop a commitment to enriching the school’s effectiveness. Without the support of the staff and a commitment to school-wide improvement is an uncertainty (Archbals, 2001). Effective schools work to establish a supportive and challenging learning environment. They encourage students to have ownership and play an active role in their learning as independent
Having the ability to utilize data to …show more content…
Datnow and Park (2014) recognize the importance of “data-informed decision making,” and the need for leaders and teachers to become knowledgeable about how to utilize data to increase positive outcomes. Finding out what works in a school to enhance leaning opens a plethora of potential for school psychologists to emerge as leaders. Each school community is unique and has their own personal strengths and weakness. Data can be utilized to review a school’s existing capacities, identify weaknesses and strengths, and drive interventions. Data informed decision making impacts education at its core, in the classroom (Datnow & Park, …show more content…
If done well, students are equipped to become productive contributors to society. However, if school systems are not effective, the students are not prepared to make productive social and academic contributions to their communities. Strong leadership is the “key” characteristic to creating an effective school. Schools that make an effective impact in the education field have leaders who have access to resources, establish a culture of achievement through measureable goals, employ knowledgeable lead teachers that have people skills, focus on continuous assessment of student achievement, and promote making homes centers for learning with parent involvement (2009). The principal or leader of the school has a clear focus on student achievement and challenges his/her staff to develop a commitment to enriching the school’s effectiveness. Without the support of the staff and a commitment to school-wide improvement is an uncertainty (Archbals, 2001). Effective schools work to establish a supportive and challenging learning environment. They encourage students to have ownership and play an active role in their learning as independent