2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ED 647 Leading Schools with Data-Driven Decision Making
(3 credits)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to analyze student and school-based data for the purpose of creating an organizational vision and instructional environment that focuses on teaching and learning. The role data plays in standards-based reform also is discussed along with how data can guide the development of a strategic plan that focuses on higher student achievement. The course covers the school leader’s role in data-based decision making as well as the teacher’s role and student’s role. Data tools for improving teaching and learning are studied as well as techniques and strategies for collecting and assessing data. Multiple measures of data are identified along with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s tools for collecting, analyzing and utilizing data. Using data-based decisions to design instruction and assessments that maximize student achievement results is also covered.
IMPORTANT: Students must have current background checks documents on file with the School of Education. (See Background Checks)
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