Data-Driven Decisions Live Virtual Workshop:

Using Assessment to Improve Student Outcomes

2-Day Workshop:

Wednesdays, February 10 & 17, 2027

4:00 PM – 7:45 PM PT

7.5 Professional Development Hours

How do we know if our students learning?

If we want to close the gaps in achievement, then teachers need actionable information to plan their teaching and reteaching for students.

With increasing accountability, using data to inform instructional practices is more important than ever. Most educators, however, did not enter the profession because they wanted to be statisticians or number crunchers. The data collection and analysis process can be daunting, particularly when it comes from the top down.

It is critical to involve administrators, teachers, and students in the process of determining what data can be regularly collected inside and outside of the classroom, and how the information gleaned from an analysis of that data can be successfully used to increase positive outcomes for students, teachers, and schools.

Workshop Pricing

Individual Registration

$219

2-15 Participants

$179

Per Person

Groups of 16+ Participants

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Our Data-Driven training puts instruction practices gleaned from student performance in a format that teachers understand.

This Strobel Education workshop helps educators make sense of student data in a way that is practical and actionable. While schools have access to large amounts of data, many educators need support in using it effectively to guide instruction.

Participants will learn how to interpret key data points, identify patterns, and apply that information to improve teaching and learning. The focus is on using data to better understand student needs and adjust instruction to support growth.

This session emphasizes simple, sustainable practices that help educators move from collecting data to using it with clarity and purpose.

Participants will:

  • Identify different types of student data and their purpose
  • Analyze data to recognize patterns and areas of need
  • Use data insights to adjust and improve instruction
  • Set instructional goals based on student performance
  • Monitor student progress over time
  • Apply data to support differentiation and targeted instruction
  • Develop a simple, practical approach to ongoing data use

Data-Driven Workshop Schedule

Module 1: Demystifying Data—What It Is and Why It Matters
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.

Module 1: Demystifying Data—What It Is and Why It Matters

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.
Module 2: Research-Based Foundations of Data-Driven Instruction
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.

Module 2: Research-Based Foundations of Data-Driven Instruction

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.
Module 3: Auditing Your Current Data Practices
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.

Module 3: Auditing Your Current Data Practices

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.
Module 4: Building Collaborative Data Systems
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.

Module 4: Building Collaborative Data Systems

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.
Module 5: Best Practices for Instructional Decision-Making
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.

Module 5: Best Practices for Instructional Decision-Making

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.
Module 6: Creating Instructional Plans Based on Student Data
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.

Module 6: Creating Instructional Plans Based on Student Data

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.
Module 7: Reflecting and Implementing with Confidence
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.

Module 7: Reflecting and Implementing with Confidence

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.

It's time to empower teachers to achieve significant gains in student achievement.

Define data and best practices.

Define the different types of data used in classrooms to determine what’s working and what’s not. Then actions can be taken by teachers to deliver instruction that meets their students’ needs and help them grow.

Increase school effectiveness and school improvement.

The data in your schools provide important clues about teacher instruction and student performance. Learn how to analyze current data collection practices and determine both strengths and areas for growth.

Understand how to balance and achieve districtwide goals using data to improve student achievement.

Data helps district and school leaders create a strong blueprint with measurable results for continuously improving schools so decisions are no longer based on incomplete or biased information.

Create a sustainable plan for data collection.

Learners will utilize best practices for data-driven instruction to create a sustainable plan for data collection in their schools and/or districts.

How to begin...

Register

Secure your spot in our desired Strobel Education workshop by registering.

Learn

Engage with in-depth learning resources and practical teachings during the workshop.

Execute

Apply the knowledge and skills gained from the workshop in your educational setting for effective results.

In this virtual live workshop, you and your staff will learn:

Analyze current data collection practices

We’ll look at current data practices and determine the strengths of each one and areas for growth.

Utilize best practices for data-driven instruction

We’ll show you how to use best practice data-driven instruction to create a sustainable plan for data collection.

Use our Resource Library to access all the tools for data

We’ll step you through our data-driven Resources that provide you with templates, action plans, and collection tools to simply the process.

Our Data-Driven Workshop is for:

  • Elementary Teachers
  • Secondary Teachers
  • Specialists
  • Administrators
  • Counselors
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Coaches
  • Curriculum Coordinators

Here's what's included in this workshop:

Modeled Lessons for Implementation

We model how to create instructional lessons based on feedback and data.

Digital Resource Bundle

Get access to templates, action plans, and collection tools to simply the data process.

Professional Development Credit

Meet your PD requirements while learning how data-driven decisions can create positive outcomes for students.
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Live Chat Support From Dr. Kristie Ennis

Join the interactive experience and get live feedback and answers to your questions throughout the training.

7 Days of Replay Access

Can’t attend the workshop live? Watch the replay at a later time and still receive all the fabulous resources inside this workshop.

Meet Your Workshop Instructor:

Donya Ball

Meet Donya Ball

Dr. Donya Ball is a Strobel Education consultant and trainer. She is known as a passionate and transformative educator and leader. With her no-nonsense, practical, and solution-driven strategies, she ignites transformation and inspires teachers and school leaders for meaningful change and achievable success. Dr. Ball has served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent and brings extensive experience to her role at Strobel Education.

Here’s what teachers and administrators are saying about this workshop:

This was one of the best trainings in education I have been to. Informative, Resourceful, Energetic, and Positive!

Deb Bachman
Elkhart Community Schools

I love how this workshop touches so many grade levels. Everything presented can be used right away and can be changed/tweaked to meet all grade levels. Kim is genuine and really motivates people. I love the modeling. I also appreciate the resources.

Denise Boring

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Explore Other Ways to Take This Training

This course is also available as a Self-Paced Online Course or an On-Site Training.

Imagine the strides our students could make when lessons are designed from the data and student performance outcomes?

Let’s learn effective practices that create success for students and help them close the gap.

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You will receive a certificate of attendance two weeks following the event. If you did not receive your certificate, please contact [email protected]

While it’s great to attend live to get any questions you may have answered, you will have access to the training for 30 days.

Send your substitution request to [email protected], at least 5 days prior to the event. Please include the name of the individual currently registered, the event, and your substitute’s name and email address.

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