4.6 Data-Driven Decision-Maker

Coaches model and support the use of qualitative and quantitative data to inform their own instruction and professional learning (ISTE, 2025).

4.6.a Facilitate Data Collection and Analysis

Coaches model best practices for educators and leaders for securely collecting, protecting and analyzing student data.

4.6.b Help Educators Interpret Data

Coaches support educators to interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform their decisions and support individual student learning.

4.6.c Support Student Data Use

Coaches partner with educators to empower students to use learning data to set their own goals and measure their progress.

How can this standard benefit educators?

Coaches make working with student data a lot easier. They show teachers how to collect and use data in a safe, smart way, so it actually helps with planning and teaching. Instead of guessing, teachers can see what students need and adjust from there. Coaches also help teachers show students how to use their own data to set goals and see their progress, which keeps them more motivated and involved.