Data-Savvy Educational Leadership

Education Foundations, LLC•educationfoundationsllc.mykajabi.com

We are Heather Peltier and Leah Torres, experts in educational data analytics. We've served in roles ranging from teacher, to school and district administrator, to Chief Assessment Officer for a state department of education. Our passion is teaching K-12 educational leaders, including administrators and instructional coaches, how to effectively use data, to drive student learning and create a culture of data-informed instruction at your school or district. Visit http://www.educationfoundationsllc.com to learn more about us and our supports for educational leaders.

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Episodes

008 - Developing an AI Usage Policy for Your School or District

In this episode, we explore considerations for developing an AI usage policy for your school or district. https://www.educationfoundationsllc.com/our-services

Sep 07, 2023•17 min

007 - Harnessing Data to Defeat Chronic Absenteeism

In this episode, we delve into the world of data-driven approaches to addressing chronic absenteeism with Dr. Leah Torres, who shares her innovative approach to combating chronic absenteeism in the School District of Osceola County, Florida.

Jul 27, 2023•21 min

006 - Examining your school's culture of data use

Shifting a school or district to high-impact data use practices requires a culture shift! In this episode, we talk about 5 aspects of your school or district culture that you need to consider when leading a culture of data-informed instruction. If you'd like support in leading your school or district to a culture of data-informed instruction, contact us for a free consultation! http://www.educationfoundationsllc.com/our-services

Mar 15, 2023•20 min

005 - Helping your teachers set meaningful goals for student learning

Most administrators we work with are asking their teachers to set goals for student learning using the vocabulary of ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS , not the vocabulary of LEARNING . This can result in a disconnect between what happens in the classroom and student outcomes on state accountability measures. In this episode, we talk about how to help your teachers set meaningful goals for student learning that will also align with and support their performance on state assessments. If you'd like support i...

Mar 06, 2023•23 min

004 - Part 2: How COVID-19 has impacted data use in schools

Join us as we talk about ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted schools, particularly in terms of how we use and think about data. This is a 2-part series, so in Part 2, we are focusing specifically on data impacts related to students and instruction. Reach out to us at www.educationfoundationsllc.com/our-services if you'd like to talk about ways that we can support you in using data in this post-pandemic era.

Feb 22, 2023•20 min

003 - Part 1: How COVID-19 has impacted data use in schools

Join us as we talk about ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted schools, particularly in terms of how we use and think about data. This is a 2-part series, so in Part 1, we are focusing specifically on data impacts related to teachers and instructional coaches. Reach out to us at www.educationfoundationsllc.com/our-services if you'd like to talk about ways that we can support you in using data in this post-pandemic era.

Feb 17, 2023•25 min

002 - Strategies for engaging ALL teachers in data chats

Join us as we talk about strategies for engaging ALL teachers (not just teachers of tested subject areas) in data chats. We'll overview ways to move your teachers of non-tested subject areas from compliance to true engagement in data discussions, and we provide a high-level overview of how to lead this culture shift at your school. Reach out to us at www.educationfoundationsllc.com/our-services if you'd like to talk about ways that we can support you in engaging ALL of your teachers in data chat...

Feb 13, 2023•19 min

001 - Beyond Assessment Data: Using Multiple Data Sources to Support Student Learning and Engage Teachers

Join us this week to talk about using multiple data sources to support student learning and to engage ALL teachers (not just teachers of tested subject areas) in a culture of data-informed instruction. We've got a list of metrics you may be overlooking in your leadership meetings, PLCs, or data chats, and we provide a high-level overview of ways to use these at your school. You can always reach out to us at www.educationfoundationsllc.com/our-services to talk about how to develop a data use plan...

Feb 09, 2023•23 min

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