Untangling Data-Based Decision Making

This book offers knowledge, strategies, and tools that will help you use data effectively. Applicable to any content area, the four simple steps in this book's problem-solving model include specific questions that will guide your use of data to identify and solve problems that stand in the way of student achievement. Learn how to change instruction, curriculum, and environment to better support students.



K–12 educators and leaders will:


• Understand the proper application of data-based decision making

• Successfully utilize data to improve student learning

• Use worksheets and tools to organize data team meetings

• Become data rich and information rich

• Develop an MTSS within their school or district


Contents:


Introduction


Part 1: Foundations of Data-Based Decision Making


Chapter 1: Overview of the Multitiered System of Supports


Chapter 2: Defining Data-Based Decision Making


Part 2: Data-Based Decision Making at the Systems Level


Chapter 3: Data-Based Decision Making at the Schoolwide Level


Chapter 4: Data-Based Decision Making at Tier 1


Part 3: Data-Based Decision Making at the Student Level


Chapter 5: Data-Based Decision Making at Tier 2 for Groups of Students


Chapter 6: Data-Based Decision Making at Tier 3 for Individual Students


Epilogue


References


Index