Systems Diagnostics: A McREL Report Prepared for Stupski Foundation's Learning System
Author(s):
Tony Davis, Charles Igel, Gary Peterson, Helen Apthorp, Laurie Moore, Kerry Englert
Contact:
Charles Igel
Audience(s):
Administrators and Policymakers
Product Description:
This document is one of eight reports prepared to support the development of a new learning system for urban students of color, a major initiative undertaken in 2009 by the Stupski Foundation. This report synthesizes recent research and theoretical literature on data-driven decision making and high-reliability organizations to offer a vision for combining the right "dashboard" indicators with real-time, systemic responses to support the success of underserved students.
Key Ideas:
The report identifies four options for creating a system of diagnostics to track the success and learning needs of underserved students:
- Actively recruit good teachers and support their development
- Build a cohesive culture focused on data-driven decision making with defined site-level responsibility
- Develop and utilize longitudinal data collection systems for critical areas
- Enact timely and evidence-based interventions where systems have failed
APA Citation:
Igel, C., Apthorp, H., Peterson, G., Davis, T., Moore, L., & Englert, K. (2009). Systems diagnostics: A McREL report prepared for Stupski Foundation's Learning System. Denver, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
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