Data+Sources

A successful Data Retreat workshop depends on the collection of data prior to the event.
 * MODULE 4 - Data Collection Process**

The Data Retreat 'Prep Packet' was designed to provide teams with guidance in the data collection process. This module is designed for the team to reflect upon that process. The perspective is a team perspective; leadership team members should have a role in the process of data determination and collection.

Tasks: 4.1 Process of data collection 4.2 Data collected for the retreat 4.3 Student demographic, achievement, and behavior data collection 4.4 Programs and structures data collection 4.5 Staff qualifications and professional development data collection 4.6 Family and community involvement and perceptions data collection

Guiding questions
 * What processes did you use to collect the data? How effective were these procedures?
 * Which data and how have the data been organized for your use during the retreat?
 * What data did we and could we collect that describes
 * who our students are?
 * how our students are achieving?
 * the attitudes and behaviors of our students?
 * who our teachers are?
 * our teachers' qualifications?
 * the type and quality of professional development engaged in by our staff?
 * our curriculum implementation?
 * how we provide academic support for struggling students?
 * the inclusion rates of students with disabilities?
 * the involvement of parents in the education of their children?
 * the perceptions and degree of satisfaction of our parents with our educational programs?
 * the involvement of our community members in our school?
 * the perceptions and degree of satisfaction of our community members with our educational programs?

**Surveys**
 * Parent Community
 * Teachers
 * Student

During the data collection process, and also during the Data Retreat workshp, occasion will occur that causes reflection about the efficiency of data management in the school and district. The Data Retreat workshop can serve as a catalyst for examining the efficiencies of the systems used to collect, store and report school data. this module is designed to guide reflection about the human and technological data management systems used within the school and district.
 * MODULE 5 - Data Management**

Tasks: 5.1 Technological and human systems of data management 5.2 Data systems for special education 5.3 Grade book system

Guiding Questions
 * How efficient and effective are your technological systems for managing data?
 * To what degree does our staff follow data entry standards?
 * How adequately have we assigned duties for data management?
 * To what degree do our staff members have easy access to data in the student management system?
 * How flexible and comprehensive is our student information management system?
 * To what degree does our grade book reflect how we want to record progress on learning the standards and benchmarks?
 * To what degree is our grade book visible to students?