Merrill Education and ETS (Educational Testing Service) are proud to present Creatign a Data-Driven System, by Peter J. Holly (ETS2003). This brief workbook provides a model of what can be done to become a data-using system at the local level for the twin purposes of accountabilty and development. In building on current practice, this model also extrapolates from the present to the future tense by fitting the existing puzzle pieces into a more holistic, comprehensive system of date-use.

Table of Contents
Preface
Task 1: Assessing Current Performance
Group Process Guide
School Improvement Meetings
Chapter One: Introduction
Task 1: Reviewing Progress
Task 2: Similarities and Differences
Task 3: Reflecting on the EFFECTS Model
Task 4: The Law of Compensating Feedback
Task5: Data Drill-Downs
Task 6: Reflecting on Elmore's Arguments
Task 7: Personal Experiences With Data Profiles
Chapter Two: Using Data Profiles at the Student Level
Task 1: Reciprocal Benefits of Student Profiles
Task 2: Using Student Portfolios for Assessment
Task 3: Six Key Ingredients for Student Portfolios
Task 4: Cost-Benefit Analysis
Task 5: Promoting EFFECTS at the Student Level
Chapter Three:
Using Data Profiles at the Teacher/Classroom Level
Task 1: Reasons for Teacher Portfolios
Task 2: Reflecting on Wolf's Commentary
Task 3: Applying Wolf's Suggestions to Practice
Task 4: Linking Standards with Portfolios
Task 5: Classroom Data Analysis
Task 6: Using a Classroom Action Planning Sheet
Task 7: Indicators of Effective Teaching
Task 8: Benefits of Technology
Task 9: Promoting EFFECTS at the Classroom Level
Chapter Four: Using a Data Profile at the School Level
Task 1: Progress Review
Task 2: Data Retreats and Data Analysis
Task 3: Benefits of Compiling a School Portfolio
Task 4: Success Criteria for School Improvement
Task 5: Considering the Logistics
Task 6: Resolving Tensions
Task 7: Meeting the Requirments of No Child Left Behind
Task 8: The "Ideal" School Profile
Task 9: Promoting EFFECTS at the School Level
Chapter Five: Using a Data Profile at the District/Local System Level
Task 1: Applying a Systematic Approach
Task 2: Improving the Quality of Decision Making
Task 3: Benefits of Aggregating and Disaggregating Data
Task 4: Local Accountability Efforts
Task 5: Assessing Local Strengths and Challenges
Task 6: Data Warehousing
Task 7: Meeting the Requirements of No Child Left Behind
Task 8: Promoting EFFECTS at the District Level
Chapter Six: Reflections
Task 1: Reflecting on the Community
Postscript
About the Author
References
Appendix A: A Framework for Teaching
Appendix B: Linking a Framework for Teaching with State Teaching Standards
Appendix C: National Staff Development Council Worksheets