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School-based Coaches Plant Seeds of Learning

A Districtwide Approach to Data Analysis Promotes Job-embedded Learning and Improved Teacher Practice

By Rachelle Hill and Lori Rapp
August 2012
Vol. 33 No. 4
Schools and districts are inundated with data from a variety of sources. As a result, using data to guide instructional planning can be daunting for teachers and schools. While schools and districts are dealing with shrinking budgets and growing demands for high student achievement, an investment in school-based coaching can provide exponential change in a short time. In 2007, Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District introduced school-based data coaches to assist teachers in using data and, as a result, increase student achievement. Instead of relying on outside sources for change, the district instituted change from within through school-based personnel who facilitated conversations about multiple sources of data. District administrators have found the initial investment in secondary school data coaches has fueled teachers’ professional learning and growth.

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Rachelle Hill and Lori Rapp

Rachelle Hill (hillrp@lisd.net) is a design coach for the Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District and a former school-based data coach at The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas. Lori Rapp (rappl@lisd.net) is executive director of learning design and support at Lewisville Independent School District.

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References

Fruge, C. & Lewis, L. (2009). Application for recognition for exceptional use of the high school allotment fund. Lewisville, TX: Lewisville Independent School District.

 

Schmoker, M. (2004, February). Tipping point: From feckless reform to substantive instructional improvement. Phi Delta Kappan, 85(6), 424, 426-432.

Wellman, B. & Lipton, L. (2003). Data-driven dialogue: A facilitator’s guide to collaborative inquiry. Sherman, CT: MiraVia.


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Rachelle Hill (hillrp@lisd.net) is a design coach for the Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District and a former school-based data coach at The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas.

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Lori Rapp (rappl@lisd.net) is executive director of learning design and support at Lewisville Independent School District.


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