When you start looking at data through an equity lens, you reach a point of no return: you simply "can't unsee it." This session explores how the Dobbs Ferry school district transformed raw numbers into powerful narratives to drive systemic change for all students, from those requiring intensive support to those in accelerated programs. We will go behind the scenes of a multi-year journey that moved staff from some data-reluctance to becoming passionate change agents, utilizing tools like early warning dashboards for PK programs and "double dose" instructional strategies for ENL and Literacy to deliver measurable results.
Participants will dive into the practical "how-to" of instructional leadership, focusing on how to close the circle of understanding for teachers through sub-score analysis while taking time to grapple with and solve one of their own district issues. We will discuss the essential role of leadership to drive change, seek specific PD to drive classroom instruction and empower their staff to be accountable. From navigating the timeline of cultural shifts to implementing a more rigorous DEI-focused curriculum, this session provides a roadmap for leaders ready to believe in data and use it to empower instructional coaches and faculty alike. To begin the journey, let's ask ourselves to take an Assessment Audit and consider the type and kind of assessments we use to measure our students:
Assessment Audit
