Data+Management

= **Data Management (Collect, Organize, Analyze, Share)** =

Tools

 * Ga. Department of Education (April Edwards) **
 * State Education Data Profiles (April Edwards) **
 * Just for Kids (April Edwards) **
 * AIMS Web Benchmark Testing ** // (contributed by Kelly Nalley) //
 * MAP Adaptive Benchmark Testing ** // (contributed by Kelly Nalley) //

Information and Resources
**Ga. Department of Education** [|www.doe.k12.ga.us] **Just for Kids** [|www.just4kids.org] [] (all information and resources in this section contributed by April Edwards)
 * State Education Data Profiles **[]
 * Link article: Critical issues in using data for decision-making**
 * Video: Liz Rymer speaking about data in schools** []

Data Management Strategy for States and Districts: [] **(Contributed by Jamila Rimmer)**

Strategies and Ideas Teachers need to make sure students are meeting their targets and they know the students learning ability coming in the class. (April Edwards) Use more than one data source to set targets for students. (April Edwards)

Comparative data of student scores and achievement over a period of time can identify standards and content that need a heavier or lighter emphasis in curriculum. // (contributed by Kelly Nalley) //