Course Description

In this micro-credential, educators develop and implement data-collection and engagement strategies using a set of instruments and organize their data. This micro-credential is one of an 8-part Community Schools Improvement Science series designed to give participants the strongest skills available to implement a best practice version of the Community School strategy at any school. Find out more: https://www.nea.org/student-success/great-public-schools/community-schools To earn clock hours for this micro-credential: (1) Complete WEA micro-credential orientation to learn about the process. Complete orientation ONCE. Register for orientation on https://wea-win.org/. (2) Register for an NEA micro-credential https://nea.certificationbank.com/Washington AND register for WEA clock hours for the specific NEA micro-credential you selected on https://wea-win.org/. (3) Complete the WEA micro-credential workshop EVERY TIME you are working on a new micro-credential. For more information, see: https://www.washingtonea.org/events-training/pd/micro-credentials/

Course Objectives

In this micro-credential, educators collect and organize data from stakeholder groups—students, staff, families, and community members—while adjusting strategies to overcome engagement barriers. They implement surveys, focus groups, and interviews, analyze themes, and coordinate communication across teams.