Data-Based Decision Making

Data-based decision-making (DBDM) involves small teams meeting regularly and using an explicit, data-driven structure to disaggregated data, analyze student performance, set incremental student learning goals, engage in dialogue around explicit and deliberate classroom instruction, and create a plan to monitor instruction and student learning.

Learning Objectives

  • Teacher develops knowledge and applies steps of DBDM “Cycles” (Data Teams) with example data sets.
  • Teacher learns how data-based decision making allows for demonstration of Missouri Teacher Standards
  • Teacher utilizes steps of DBDM “Cycles” in their classroom data

Participant Handouts

Download the handouts for DBDM.

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The entirety of the professional learning module.

Pre-Post Knowledge Check

Pre and post-knowledge checks are a component of high-quality professional development. It is recommended that all consultants and other trainers/facilitators use them as they tailor their professional development for their audience. The pre-post knowledge check and the answer key are posted below for downloading and administering.

Presenter Materials

Powerpoint with Presenter Notes

Implementation Supports

Additional Resources