Evidence Based Leadership: Evaluating School Improvement Initiatives Using Advanced Analytics

The current accountability environment is exerting additional pressure on local school districts and leaders to document the impact of its programs and expenditures. Today’s leaders must create an infrastructure where data can be efficiently collected and accurately analyzed to support evidence-based decisions and inform how resources should be allocated to improve student learning and ensure educational equity. AASA’s annual National Conference on Education, presenters will discuss how their districts are using the cycle of inquiry and action research to gain better visibility into the whole-child for every child and making decisions based on science and evidence.