Course description

This full-day professional learning supports school leaders to strengthen attendance improvement through data-based decision making. Participants will explore practical approaches for building strong foundations for data use, working collaboratively in teams, analysing and interpreting attendance data, identifying priorities and monitoring the impact of actions over time. Through discussion, reflection and practical tools, participants will develop strategies to strengthen data literacy practices within their school context.

Course outcome

Participants will develop a deeper understanding of:

  • qualitative and quantitative data relevant for attendance
  • establishing strong foundations for effective data use, visualisation and collaboration
  • analysing and interpreting attendance data to identify patterns, trends and priorities
  • using data to inform actions and improvement planning
  • monitoring and reviewing the impact of actions over time

Australian Professional Standards

  • Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
  • Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning

Principal Capability Framework

Social

  • S4 – Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff

Knowledge and Expertise

  • K5 – Leads the use of data to inform school and classroom decision-making
  • K6 – Leads, models and engages in professional learning
  • K8 – Leads school management and administration

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