Looking for a structured way to lead stronger data conversations with your team?Ìý°Õ³ó±ð helps leaders move fromÌýwhat we seeÌýin the data toÌýwhat we’re going to do about it—with clarity, shared ownership, and concrete next steps. Download the to support more focused, productive data discussions this month.Ìý
How to Use This in a 30-Minute Meeting
Try this simple 30-minute structure with your leadership or grade-level team:
5 min – Facts:ÌýWhat do we see in the data (no interpretations yet)?
10 min – Interpretations & Wonderings:ÌýWhat might the data be telling us? What questions does it raise?
10 min – Implications:ÌýWhat does this mean for students, instruction, or systems?
5 min – Next Steps:ÌýIdentify 1–3 high-leverage actions the team will own and monitor.
Tip: Assign a facilitator and a timekeeper to keep the conversation tight and focused.
ForÌýAcademic Leaders
Use this protocol to:
Calibrate expectations around rigor, grading, and intervention effectiveness
Identify students who are nearly off-track before they fail
Align instructional adjustments to real-time student need
ForÌýOperations / Board Leaders
Use this protocol to:
Ask sharper questions about student performance trends without jumping to solutions
Connect data to staffing, scheduling, and resource decisions
Ensure next steps are prioritized, realistic, and clearly owned
