Becoming data informed: Where to start?

An overview of the essential focus areas for schools beginning their journey toward becoming data-informed.

At the British International School Houston, Barrie Scrymgeour (Principal), Scott Turner (Head of High School), and Helen Morgan (Head of Secondary) describe the school’s transition to a more streamlined approach to data collection and use. They highlight how developing staff confidence in discussing and interpreting data has led to more effective, well-rounded conversations that support student outcomes. They also emphasize the critical role of middle leaders in facilitating data-informed discussions around interventions and impact, and the importance of having a clear purpose for data use to ensure meaningful use.