In today’s classrooms, data is a powerful tool for driving student success — when used effectively. This professional development course helps teachers and instructional teams learn how to confidently collect, interpret, and apply classroom data to inform instruction, support struggling learners, and accelerate growth.
Participants will explore how to go beyond test scores and use multiple forms of assessment to make decisions that truly impact learning. Through hands-on activities, case studies, and guided discussions, they’ll develop a deeper understanding of how to use data to refine instruction and promote continuous improvement.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your school’s data culture or simply want to use assessments more effectively, this PD course provides the tools and mindset to help teachers and leaders become data-driven—and results-focused.
This course provides actionable, research-based strategies to:
By the end of the course, educators will feel confident using data to inform their teaching practices, improve student performance, and create a culture of continuous improvement in their schools.
Lifetime Access to Digital Resources.
Implementation workbook for note-taking.
6 hours of PD Credit.
Get clear on what qualifies as “data” in education today. This session helps educators recognize a wide range of data sources—from test results to student conversations—and understand how these can inform daily instruction and improve learning outcomes.
Explore key studies that show how effective the use of data leads to improved student achievement. Learn the strengths and limitations of standardized testing and why a broader, evidence-based approach is essential for supporting every learner.
Take a closer look at how data is currently collected and used in your classroom or school. Identify gaps, surface underused insights, and reflect on ways to streamline systems for more purposeful, student-centered instruction.
Discover how to create a school culture where teachers, leaders, and even families work together to understand and act on data. Learn how consistent communication, shared ownership, and simple tools can lead to stronger outcomes for all students.
Learn how to analyze student data effectively and use it to adjust your teaching in real time. This session introduces practical strategies to avoid common missteps, focus on what matters most, and make data analysis manageable for busy educators.
Turn insights into action. Learn how to develop clear, measurable instructional goals rooted in student needs. Practice building lesson plans that personalize learning, track progress, and align with curriculum standards.
Wrap up the training by designing your own data-informed action plan. Use SMART goals, reflection tools, and planning templates to create a sustainable system for implementing data-driven instruction that supports both student achievement and teacher well-being.
Schedule one of our highly interactive, customized training sessions for your next teacher in-service day.
Have one of our consultants provide in-person professional learning within your staff’s PLC schedule.
Let one of our consultants provide training during a faculty meeting either before or after school.
This training is also offered online—same great content, accessible anywhere.
Share your questions and staff needs below, and a Strobel Education consultant will reach out to you.
Copyright 2025 Strobel Education, all rights reserved.
