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Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data
The online Toolbox for Accountability from the Annenberg
Institute for School Reform contains tools for organizing accountability
events, using surveys to gather data, and analyzing test data. Web
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The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory's online
Toolbelt is full of information gathering tools (checklists, surveys,
software) for collecting data about classrooms, schools, districts and
community needs. Web
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Data Analysis for Comprehensive Schoolwide Improvement,
a book by Victoria Bernhardt, offers practical tools for collection and
analysis of multiple forms of data, managing data and communicating results.
Although the book is intended for educators, the explanations are also
useful for parents and community members. Published by Eye on Education,
Larchmont, NY. 914-833-0551
Parents' Use of Data
Of interest on GreatSchools.net is "My Child on Track?"
a short article with tips for parents for monitoring their students' progress
in elementary and middle/high school. Web
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Benchmarking
Promising Practices, a report from Just for the Kids, explores
five improvement strategies common to high-performing schools in high
poverty areas in Texas. (The report is available under 'best practices'
on the group's Web site.) 800.762.4645; Web
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The Education Finance Statistics Center's Web site features
a search tool that allows users to compare the finances of one school
district with that of districts sharing similar characteristics. Web
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Good Web Sites For Parent-Reformers:
National Center For Education Statistics - new!
NCES Commisioner's Remarks - new!
Illinois Association of School Boards - new!
School Salary Information - new!
The Center
for Education Reform
Mathematically
Correct
Core
Knowledge Foundation
PRESS
(Parents Raising Educational Standards in Schools)
Council for
Basic Education
National
Center for Education Statistics
Educational
Excellence Network
No Excuses
Center
Articles Of Interest
Note: Free registration is required to view some articles
US Kids Not Making The Grade
How Illinois Performed on the NAEP in 2003
Comparing NAEP Scores Nationwide
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