Effective Use of Data
This link to the National Center for Education Statistics website provides a series of data tools useful with analyzing education data.
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The Complexities of Integrating Data-Driven Decision Making into Professional Preparation in Schools of Education: It’s Harder Than You Think
This link to the Education Northwest website provides a report on integrating data-driven decision-making into professional preparation in schools of education. This website provides a link to summary and full report from a February 2011 conference on this subject.
This link to Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research provides access to a free toolkit for effective data use.
This U.S. Department of Education sponsored report outlines approaches to using education data at the local district and school level.
This Institute for Education Science practice guide explores using student achievement data in instructional decision making.