This book offers knowledge, strategies, and tools that will help you use data effectively. Applicable to any content area, the four simple steps in this book's problem-solving model include specific questions that will guide your use of data to identify and solve problems that stand in the way of student achievement. Learn how to change instruction, curriculum, and environment to better support students.K 12 educators and leaders will:Understand the proper application of data-based decision makingSuccessfully utilize data to improve student learningUse worksheets and tools to organize data team meetingsBecome data rich and information richDevelop an MTSS within their school or districtContents:IntroductionPart 1: Foundations of Data-Based Decision MakingChapter 1: Overview of the Multitiered System of SupportsChapter 2: Defining Data-Based Decision MakingPart 2: Data-Based Decision Making at the Systems LevelChapter 3: Data-Based Decision Making at the Schoolwide LevelChapter 4: Data-Based Decision Making at Tier 1Part 3: Data-Based Decision Making at the Student LevelChapter 5: Data-Based Decision Making at Tier 2 for Groups of StudentsChapter 6: Data-Based Decision Making at Tier 3 for Individual StudentsEpilogueReferencesIndex