data driven decision making

Data-driven decision making seems like a very logical, if not obvious solution to helping students that are struggling. The basis of the program is that it gets better information about the students throughout their entire educational career that helps identify where they struggle and excel. Having good baseline data and having Measurable Instructional Goals are the primary elements that are needed to make Frequent Formative Assessments, Professional Learning Communities Rooted in Student Information, and Making Instructional Changes. All of these things are necessary in making a child’s educational path complete and secure. By identifying the problems throughout the years, the teachers are able to see where their student may require extra help. Data-driven decision making also creates a sense of community throughout the school where the teachers work as a team to make sure their students have reasonable goals and that they are able to succeed. I believe the schools and their students would be greatly hindered without the kind of communication that data-driven decision making produces.