pt. 1. Foundations of decision making in schools. Problem solving and decision making in the context of school reform -- Decision-making behavior -- Decision complexity, models, and action theories -- Group decision making -- pt. 2. Data-based decisions. Understanding data-driven decision making -- Research to drive education decision making -- Collecting and accessing data -- Technology and information management -- pt. 3. Applying data-based decisions. Curriculum and instruction -- Effective school improvement -- Implementing and monitoring decisions.
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"This book integrates theory and practice in decision making, with specific focus on data-driven decision making. Applications are demonstrated in the contexts of administration, supervision, and teaching." "The book provides a unique contribution to the literature in this field in that the studies of decision theory and data-based decision making are integrated. Focusing on educators assuming leadership roles in school improvement, the book's content is equally relevant for administrators, supervisors, and teachers."--book jacket.
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Education-- United States-- Data processing.
School improvement programs-- United States.
School management and organization-- United States-- Decision making.
Education-- Data processing.
School improvement programs.
School management and organization-- Decision making.