Educators and administrators are evaluated at many levels, from community surveys to nationwide testing. Data collection is a powerful tool: it influences the allocation of resources at the state and national levels, informs decision making around instructional practices at the school level, and may even factor into where families choose to send their children to school. But the power of data lies in its analysis and the conclusions we draw. In this Crowdsource Coffee, leaders will discuss the value and purpose of data collection, reconciling differences in how numbers can be interpreted, and how to leverage data to drive positive school change. 

Join us for this Crowdsource Webinar, which will feature Carlos Hernandez (Director of Community Schools, Family and Community Engagement at Anaheim Union School District) and Araceli Huerta (Community School Coordinator at Sycamore Junior High School) as they share strategies for effectively engaging parents and family members. Topics of discussion will include both site-level strategies to include families in your school community, and district-level approaches to building systems that center family perspectives in decision-making.