Course description
This 45-minute online session is designed for staff who will lead data-informed practices to support student engagement and attendance. Participants will explore foundational concepts of data use, including building an understanding of which data is relevant, how to access it and work collaboratively in data teams to inform practice. For those seeking a more guided and experiential learning opportunity, we recommend enrolling in the full-day Building data literacy: foundations to interpretation.
Course outcomes
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of:
• How to best use the professional learning resources with their staff
• Select and organise relevant data to create a clear overview of student engagement and attendance.
• Establish collaborative processes that support purposeful and evidence-informed data conversations
Professional Learning Standards for Teachers
- Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
Principal Capability Framework
Cognitive
- C5 – Applies systems thinking to lead a cohesive approach to continuous improvement
Knowledge and Expertise
- K5 – Leads the use of data to inform school and classroom decision-making
- K7 – Leads school improvement and collaborative inquiry
Professional Standards for Middle Leaders
- Standard 1 – Enabling dispositions
- Standard 2 – Enabling knowledge and skills
- Standard 6 – Managing effectively