This roadtrip-themed presentation can be used to help school leaders guide their staff through the process of developing a continuous improvement work plan, aligned to EL's Three Dimensions of Student Achievement. This presentation covers two dimensions: Mastery of Knowledge and Skills and Character. This could be done over the course of one or two days, depending on the time you have available.

This module  is based on the foundations of needs assessment and inquiry found in the Student Data Inquiry module (Module 1) and the Practices Inquiry  module (Module 2). It provides training and guidance for effective improvement planning and cycles of ongoing implementation.

 Purpose:This resource guides leadership teams into self-assessing  their conditions for effective data use for school improvement.Description:Based on evidence, teams self-reflect and rate practices in three areas:  Data Quality, Data Capacity and Data Culture.  A summary provides opportunities to analyze findings and plan for next steps.

This document includes a student interview protocol that can be used to guide improvement planning in your school/district. Interview questions can vary based on your needs. Many schools choose to focus their questions on their values/character traits. The interview process could also be used with staff or families.