Through the Data Source Audit, leadership teams become aware of each data source, its logistics, and how it is currently
being used. This audit is designed to be completed within four contexts based on the team’s priority needs-- Literacy,
Math/STEM, Student Engagement, and College-Career Readiness. Within the selected context, the team may choose to
complete this audit from a Student Data or a Practices

This resource provides planning templates for teams to develop and calendar an annual plan for data access
and use throughout the school year. By setting a calendar for data use, leaders can insure that teams at every
level are provided the time and access to data needed for ongoing decision-making.

This resource provides a template for teachers to use in order to add focus, efficiency, and effective data
use to their PLC meetings. Six keys for effective team inquiry are emphasized so that by using them,
school leaders can ensure the most effective PLC process. School leaders should provide 1) an
articulated vision for PLC inquiry, 2) a purposely planned process, and 3) an effectively-prepared staff for
PLCs and 4) appropriately calendared meetings, 5) appropriately documented findings, and 6) meetings
that are routinely monitored and coached. In this resource, users will find the “PLC Inquiry Protocol”
designed around four essential PLC questions, which provides a template that strengthens and
streamlines teachers’ collaborative inquiry.