Data-Led School Success (DLSS) is an essential short course for school leaders and their teams, designed to fast-track school-wide performance by embedding data-informed practices into everyday decision-making.

Through engaging sessions and inter-session tasks, participants will gain the tools, protocols, and insights needed to assess, analyse, interpret, and act on data to drive meaningful change. With access to resources, research, and expert guidance, you’ll be empowered to align your data strategies with your school’s Annual and Strategic Plans, making a real difference for ākonga success.

What You’ll Learn

Over four interactive sessions, you’ll work with your own school’s data to:

Session 1 (8th May) – All About Data

Understand the relationship between achievement data and other outcomes and measures.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of your current use of data.
Apply data protocols to effectively display and analyse data for school improvement.

Session 2 (22nd May) – Making Sense of Your Data

Use the Collaborative Impact Approach to dive deeper into your data.
Prioritise educational challenges based on insights from your data sets.
Learn from colleagues and other school leaders to broaden your perspective.

Session 3 (12th June) – Taking Data-Driven Action

Define success tailored to your school’s context.
Develop actionable plans linked to your Annual and Strategic Plans.
Use tools and strategies to implement data-driven improvements at scale.

Session 4 (26th June ) – Embedding Data-Led School Success

Create systems for monitoring and evaluation.
Incorporate data into self-review processes to track and sustain progress.
Build accountability mechanisms to ensure long-term success for your ākonga.

Why Attend?

This short course is not just about understanding data—it’s about creating a data-driven culture within your school that fosters continuous improvement. Whether you’re looking to refine your self-review practices or embed data into everyday decision-making, DLSS will equip you with the knowledge and skills to lead with confidence.