Vision for data

The literature is clear about the need for an explicit vision for data use, typically from the superintendent and the principals. Check out the IES practice guide on this topic.

Here are my questions to you all:

1. What should be included in a vision for effective data use in schools?
2. Do you have a vision for data use? Is it explicit; that is, do your educators and staff understand that data use is important?
3. How do you show the importance and communicate that vision? How can you make the vision more explicit?
4. What components go into showing that you have a vision? (i.e., proving resources, allowing for PD, providing for common planning time, incentivizing educators)?
5. If you don't have a vision for data use, why not?

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