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The Data Teams process allows educators to take Professional Learning Communities to the next level. Data Teams collaborate to examine student formative assessment data. A Data Team monitors data, analyzes strengths and obstacles, establishes goals, selects instructional strategies, and determines result indicators for individual students. In short, Data Teams are collaborative, structured, scheduled meetings that focus on the effectiveness of teaching and learning.

Data Teams: The Big Picture is an anthology of writings about the key components of Data Teams by experts who focus on answering the basic questions: What are Data Teams and how does implementation affect the current initiatives within my school or district?

In clear, succinct essays these Data Team experts carefully cover the following topics: Response to Intervention, English Language Learners, Leadership Performance Coaching, Standards and Assessment, Instruction, Literacy, Professional Development, Leadership for Principals and Superintendents, 21st Century Learning, and Accountability.