Process
The Process
The Process used for RETA Data Driven Decision Making (DDDM) includes the following steps:
- Prepare for DDDM - The Prepare step is important because it gives you the background information and skills you will need. As you Prepare you will become familiar with various types of data; learn to dissagregate various types of data and begin to identify patterns in data; and use Excel appropriately to chart, graph, and analyze various types of data.
- Plan for DDDM - In the Plan step, you will analyze data; develop goals; strategize ways to address goals and include stakeholders; and develop your blueprint for your own action plan.
- Do - In the Do step, you will implement your plan and collect data.
- Study - In the Study step, you will study, evaluate, and reflect upon your data and actions to determine impact and inform stakeholders.
- Act - In the Act step, you will determine if you need to revise your plan or standardize it.
Use the menu bar above to continue exploring each of the DDDM Process steps.
The Resources
Various types of resources are provided as you engage in DDDM:
- Listen to or view real teachers as they discuss their experiences with DDDM. These Media Resources are provided as needed and by going to Resources then Audio or Video.
- Two important Basic Resources from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) will be used throughout the Process to help you understand important DDDM concepts:
- The Guide to Using Data in School Improvement Efforts - provides basic information on types of data, analyzing data, and using data in your plans for school and classroom improvement.
- NCREL Data Use: Data Primer - provides modules with information, tutorials, and practice opportunities designed to help you get comfortable with the uses of data for school and classroom decision making.
- Practice Materials are provided throughout the Process steps as needed and include such items as Scenarios, Excel Exercises, Worksheets, etc.
- Tutorial Resources are available as needed throughout the DDDM Process and also by going to Resources and Tutorials.