Data Resource Document
The following are useful data sources to help local educational agencies (LEA) create a more comprehensive picture of issues and concerns to address when creating a comprehensive improvement plan. Data can help the LEA to understand the issues and tell a story about its students. LEAs may find data in many forms and from many sources and sites, including in classrooms, school sites, district offices, and state/federal entities. This list is not exhaustive, but offers a starting point for an LEA when investigating systems. These data sources include the three major types of data methods for data collection: Quantitative; Qualitative; and Mixed Method (options for qualitative data are italicized). LEAs are encouraged to utilize a variety of data sources and methods to build a comprehensive understanding of their current outcomes.
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