Course Description

This course is designed to assist educators in improving data collection methods in the general and special education settings. This course introduces the steps to the data collection process, provides an overview of preparing for gathering data, and discusses different strategies for collecting data in various scenarios. This course includes demonstrations and practice opportunities using common data collection methods and allows participants to analyze data into useful information for monitoring student progress. Participants will also learn how collaboration as a high leverage practice ensures equitable and inclusive data collection processes to improve student learning.

Course Objectives

Understand the importance of equitable assessments/progress monitoring and the collection of data to improve student learning (Leading for Educational Equity)

Select appropriate methods for monitoring academic and behavioral progress (Leading for Educational Equity)

Understand how to analyze collected data to make educational decisions (Learning Partnerships)

Explore opportunities to increase partnerships and collaboration in professional learning communities to meet student needs through effective data collection (Learning Partnerships)