The following materials about data-driven decision making were compiled by Geannie Wells and Mike Parker, who run AASA's Center for Accountability Solutions. Report by WestEd that contains useful information on the creation, implementation and evaluation of districtwide accountability plans. Guidelines developed by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics for the consistent maintenance of student information. The Use of Tests as Part of High-Stakes Decision Making for Students. Report from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights that assembles the best information on test measurement standards, legal principles and resources on the use of tests as a part of decision making that has high-stakes consequences for students.
Article presents one school district's model for building-level disaggregation and data analysis.
Article examines how various school districts are building and implementing data warehouses to support districtwide, building and classroom level decision making. D.C. Web Sites Center for Accountability Solutions. AASA has created this center to help school leaders gather, use and report meaningful data on student, school and district performance.