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An educator examines social-emotional behavior screening data to plan student supports

Using Social-Emotional Behavior Screening Data to Plan Interventions at the Individual, Class, and School Levels

Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D. April 30, 2021 , , , , ,
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How Warsaw Changed Its Culture with Data & Assessment

Krista Delk April 22, 2021 , , ,
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What Are Decision Rules?

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP April 8, 2021 , ,
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Using Data Visualizations to Help Identify and Address Disproportionality in Schools

Adam Palmese, Ed.S. March 18, 2021 , , , ,

Asking Better Questions with Data

Jenn Belda March 11, 2021 , ,
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How to Create Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & School Climate Dashboards to Support Student Growth

Kristin Rockwell March 5, 2021 , ,
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Policy to Practice: How to Ensure Short-Term Relief Funding Yields a Long-Term Impact on Student Growth

Dr. Amy Jackson March 3, 2021 , , , ,

How (and Why) to Complete a Midyear Check on Equity & Growth

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP February 24, 2021 , , ,
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What is Disproportionality and Exclusionary Discipline?

Claire Smizer February 4, 2021 , , , , ,
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Tips for Writing Items for Quality Data: Lessons Learned from Reviewing Hundreds of Items

Dena White January 28, 2021 , ,
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Busting 2 Common Neuromyths about Learning

Dr. Amy Jackson January 21, 2021 , ,
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Literacy as a Social Justice Issue

Kim Gibbons, Ph.D. January 15, 2021 , , , , ,
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Assessing and Equitably Accelerating: The Power of a Comprehensive and Balanced Assessment System

Dr. Amy Jackson January 8, 2021 , , , ,
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Close Learning Gaps by Applying the Science of Reading

Martin Yan December 15, 2020 , , ,
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How to Use Winter Screening Data

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP December 8, 2020 , , ,
A brief released today by Illuminate Education reveals substantial math losses in grades 5-8 and modest reading losses across grades K-8 as a result of COVID-19 disruptions.

New Data Indicate Substantial Math & Modest Reading Learning Losses due to COVID-19

Martin Yan November 13, 2020 , , , ,

Diagnostic Assessment as a Tool for Identifying Learner Needs

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP November 12, 2020 , ,
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An Equity-Based Approach to Supporting SEB Functioning

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP October 15, 2020 , ,
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Policy to Practice: The State of State Assessments

Dr. Amy Jackson October 8, 2020 , , ,
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4 Steps for Leading Data Conversations About Equity

Kristin Rockwell September 30, 2020 , , , , ,
A PLC meets to share instructional strategies and support students throughout the year.

What is a PLC? A Definition and Resource Roundup

Martin Yan September 25, 2020 ,
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Understanding Different Types of Assessment

Ashley Klint September 10, 2020 , ,
Infographic to describe what MTSS is and how it can support students and educators in the coming year

6 Reasons to Lean Into MTSS This Year

Kate Pechacek August 27, 2020 , , ,
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Understanding & Improving the Universal Tier

Sarah Brown, Ph.D. August 20, 2020 , , , ,
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What is Data Based Decision Making?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP August 14, 2020 ,

An Opportunity for Equity: How to Use Assessments and Data the Right Way When Schools Reopen

Dr. Amy Jackson August 13, 2020 , , , , ,
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How Can Leaders Help Teams Increase Their Assessment Literacy?

Jeremy O'Neil July 30, 2020 , , , ,

How to Create Strong Data Culture in Your Building: Tips from a Former Principal

Jeff Ion July 28, 2020 , , , , , ,

The Power of Assessment to Close Gaps & Help Students Soar

April Beasley July 2, 2020 , , , ,

Seeing the “Whole Child” Data Picture

Lynn Ehlers June 17, 2020 ,

Using the 4 Load-Bearing Walls of Equity-Based MTSS to Plan for Next Year

Martin Yan June 12, 2020 , , ,

Using Qualitative Data to Support Students During the School Closures

Martin Yan May 18, 2020 ,

Using Data to Support Remote Learners with IEPs

Kristin Rockwell April 24, 2020 , ,

6 Free Professional Development Kits for Educators

Kristin Rockwell April 1, 2020 , , , ,

Use the Data You Have Today to Group Students, Align Remote Resources & Plan for the Future 

Kristin Rockwell March 25, 2020 , ,

Analyzing Your Assessment Data: Patterns of Need & Root Cause Analysis

Dr. Melissa Hogan February 27, 2020 , ,

Supporting Advanced Learning Within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Maria A. Martin February 20, 2020 ,

Creating and Taking Action on a Data-Driven Strategic Plan

Valerie Coffey February 13, 2020 , , , ,

Leveraging High-Quality Custom Interims to Move the Needle on Student Outcomes

Sara Shore January 30, 2020 , , ,

How to Grow Data Literacy for Whole Child Data

Brian Green January 24, 2020 , , ,

What is MTSS? How to Explain MTSS to Almost Anyone

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP January 16, 2020 , ,

Creating a Culture of Data: Keys to Making the Shift and Making it Stick

Dr. Amy Jackson January 9, 2020 ,

Illuminator Spotlight: Jonalee Castillo

Mark Adato December 6, 2019 , ,

Setting Goals That Matter for Students With Dyslexia

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP November 14, 2019 , ,

10 Persistent Progress Monitoring Myths Debunked

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP October 31, 2019 , ,

Maximizing Tier 2 & Tier 3 Data: Progress Monitoring, Intervention Fidelity, and Intervention Effectiveness

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP October 17, 2019 ,

How to Use Quality Assessment Content to Build Assessment and Data Literacy

Jeremy O'Neil October 11, 2019 , , , , , ,

Turning Tier 1 Universal Data into Action

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP September 26, 2019 ,
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How I Made MTSS Work in My District

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP September 5, 2019 ,
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What’s the ROI on RtI?

Art Godin, Ed.S. August 22, 2019 , , ,

PLCs: Leveraging Collaboration to Move Student Achievement

Natalie Howell July 25, 2019 , , ,

What it Really Means to Be a Data-Driven District–and How to Make it Happen

Dr. Amy Jackson July 11, 2019 , ,

Making the Shift: Basing Teaching and Learning in Data

Crystal Steinmetz June 27, 2019 , , ,

Leveraging Social-Emotional Learning: Insights from Tustin Unified’s Journey from Data Collection to Action

Allison McCarty Ku June 21, 2019 , ,

4 Data Visualizations that Remove Barriers Between Data and Action

Franck Reyherme June 13, 2019 , ,

Improving PLC Meetings with Process & Data

Michael Harris May 16, 2019 , ,

Lessons from John Hattie: Unlocking the Power of Classroom Discussion

Debra Russell April 11, 2019 ,

Data Visualization & Action Plans: Filling Gaps in Seeing the “Big Picture”

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP March 21, 2019 , ,

The Case for Assessment Literacy: Why It’s Critical for All of Us

Chris Balow, Ph.D. January 31, 2019 , ,

4 Types of Filters to Help You Find Patterns in Your Data

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP January 24, 2019

From Data Dolt to Superhero: Leveraging Micro-Data Trends for Personalization

Leilani Cauthen September 13, 2018 , ,

What’s So Great About Data Driven Instruction?

Mark Adato August 15, 2018 , ,

Does Your School District Need a Data Dashboard?

Chris Balow, Ph.D. June 7, 2018 ,

How IDEA Public Schools is Getting Data into the Right Hands

Martin Yan May 24, 2018 , ,

Can State Reporting for Schools be Easy?

Rebecca Coleman May 23, 2018 , , ,

Will Machine Learning Change the Path of K-12 Education?

Dr. Abram Jimenez May 17, 2018 , ,

Writing a Continuous Standards-Story for Students

Kate Pechacek April 26, 2018 , , ,

Breaking Down Silos to Turn Data into Action

Dr. Abram Jimenez April 5, 2018 , ,

4 Easy Ways to Check Your District’s Student Data

Rebecca Coleman March 14, 2018 , ,

7 Methods for Measuring Student Growth

Chris Balow, Ph.D. December 14, 2017 ,

Identifying the Problem of Percentile Ranks

Chris Balow, Ph.D. August 10, 2017 , , ,

6 Practical Safeguards to Protect Student Data

Mike Oswalt August 3, 2017 , ,

Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI): The Need for Data Disaggregation

Stacy Mauro July 6, 2017 , ,

Developing a Student Achievement System? Here’s How.

Doug Wells June 22, 2017 , , , , , ,

The “Effect Size” in Educational Research: What is it & How to Use it?

Chris Balow, Ph.D. June 15, 2017 , ,

Six Steps for School Leaders to Use Data Effectively

Chris Balow, Ph.D. June 8, 2017 , , ,

Setting Up a Data-Driven Culture

Mark Adato May 25, 2017 , , , ,

How Statesboro High Increased Math Proficiency by 84 Percent

Martin Yan May 11, 2017 , , ,

5 Critical Steps to Doing Formative Assessments

Chris Balow, Ph.D. March 2, 2017 , , ,

How a Low-Achieving School Uses Data to Drive Success

Dr. Abram Jimenez February 2, 2017 , , , , , ,

Getting Back to the Basics [Infographic]

Martin Yan November 29, 2016 ,

Six Student Data Privacy Practices for Success

Mike Oswalt November 14, 2016 , ,

5 Fall Tasks to Improve Scheduling Success in Spring

James Fleming November 10, 2016 , ,

Start Gathering Social & Emotional Data Now—Here’s How

Chris Balow, Ph.D. October 27, 2016 , , ,

Missing Millions: The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Ethnic Minorities

Dr. Abram Jimenez September 22, 2016 , ,

Teaching Social Emotional Learning Skills Can Reduce the Achievement Gap

Chris Balow, Ph.D. August 25, 2016 , ,

Questioning Your Way into a New School Year

Valerie Coffey August 18, 2016 , ,

7 Can’t Miss Blogs to Jumpstart the School Year

Mike Oswalt August 11, 2016 , , , , ,

Why Should Educators Use Data?

Katie Sellstrom July 28, 2016 , ,

Gatekeeping in Math: Dispelling the Myth of Placement & Advancement Exams

Debra Russell July 21, 2016 , ,

Take Action: 3 Steps Educators Can Take to Prevent Bullying

Chris Balow, Ph.D. May 25, 2016 ,

Illuminator Spotlight: Ramaa Ravi

Chad O'Neal May 11, 2016 ,

5 Steps to Building an At-Risk Student Model

Chris Balow, Ph.D. April 26, 2016 , ,

Need for Better Assessment Emphasized in 2016 National Education Technology Plan

Mike Oswalt April 19, 2016 , ,

The Importance of a Growth Mindset in Turnaround Teachers

Dr. Gail L. Thompson April 10, 2016 , ,

Switching Student Information Systems: Does It Have to Hurt So Much? Five Components for a Successful Implementation

Mark Walls April 4, 2016 , , , ,

TEDx Talk by Jenny Rankin: Why Data Should Be Over-The-Counter

Illuminate Education February 26, 2016
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Student Early Warning Systems: An Introduction and Best Practices

Chris Balow, Ph.D. February 16, 2016 , , ,