Data-Driven Decision Making/Data Teams
The purpose of this certification training is to build the knowledge and skills of educators who will provide continuous, on-site professional development as an essential part of a long-term, sustainable plan for the school system. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the seminar content in addition to learning how to support and guide professional development throughout the year in analyzing data, setting goals, and implementing strategies for improved teaching and learning. Successful completion of the Data-Driven Decision Making/Data Teams Certification Training will prepare participants to present the following seminars in their districts:
- Data-Driven Decision Making, a one-day seminar designed to build the skills of school teams and central office administrators in examining student achievement data, identifying areas of high achievement and needed development, setting SMART goals, and establishing action plans for monitoring progress and meeting goals.
- Data Teams, a one-day seminar that will equip participants to facilitate the regular and systematic collection of data to support continuous Data-Driven Decision Making in the school.
Participants will learn how to:
- Present the content of the Data-Driven Decision Making and Data Teams seminars
- Sustain professional development by providing on-site expertise during implementation at the school and district levels
- Develop facilitation and presentation skills
Who is invited to attend?
This opportunity is available to participants by invitation only. The training is designed for professional development coordinators, district and school administrators, and teachers who are responsible for leading school and district staff development programs.
Prerequisite
Participants must have participated in the Data-Driven Decision Making and Data Teams seminar prior to attending this training. Data-Driven Decision Making and Data Teams seminars are presented by the Center for Performance Assessment, and are offered on-site in school districts.
When?
January 28-30, 2008
7:30 a.m., breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., training
What is required to become certified?
- Participation in the entire three-day training is required to receive certification
- Demonstration of proficiency at content knowledge and skills
- Signed licensing agreement that identifies district/school names in which you will be presenting the professional development seminar, and requires purchase of the Data-Driven Decision Making or Data Teams training manual for every participant in seminars presented by the Center-certified trainer
- The certification license for using the materials and presenting the seminar is granted for three years only to the certified individual and only for use in the individual's school district.
Important Note
Attendance and full participation for three full days (8:00-3:30) are required for certification. Certification will not be granted to anyone who misses any portion of the training. That includes leaving early for flights, so please make your travel arrangements carefully; we recommend that participants book return flights that leave after 5:30 p.m. if flying out of Denver on the last day of training. Each participant will be required to present to colleagues multiple times and engage in collegial dialogue each day during the training.
In order to make this training as relevant as possible to all participants, it is essential that you bring your own district and school assessment data.
Registration Information: The fee for the certification training is $2,250.00 per person. This fee includes training materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. To register, download the registration form with the certification training agreement. Send the completed registration form and signed and completed certification training agreement, along with payment by credit card, purchase order, or check payable to The Leadership and Learning Center. Registration may be mailed in or faxed.
To book this training in your school or district, contact Nan Caldwell, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, at NCaldwell@LeadandLearn.com. 1.866.399.6019 ext. 213.
For additional information regarding this training in Denver, Colorado, please contact Julie Abels, Senior Director of Conferences at JAbels@LeadandLearn.com. 1.866.399.6019 ext. 231.