This session focuses on how district and school leaders can move from having too much data to actually using it to drive decisions. It centers on building a scalable, action-oriented data culture through effective MTSS practices.

Right now, schools are overwhelmed with data from multiple sources but lack clear systems to act on it. This webinar shows how to align data, teams, and instructional decisions so educators can respond more effectively and improve student outcomes.

What You’ll Learn

• How to organize fragmented data into a clear, usable framework that supports decision-making.
• How to use MTSS as a system (not a program) to align resources with student and educator needs.
• How to run effective data meetings that move from analysis to action.
• How to identify Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 priorities using the right questions and data points.
• How to build actionable plans from data that improve student growth and outcomes.
• How to create sustainable team structures that support ongoing data use and collaboration.

Key Themes Discussed

• Data overload vs. data action—why having more data doesn’t automatically lead to better decisions.
• MTSS as a framework for resource alignment, not student labeling.
• The role of teams in data-driven decision-making across district, school, and classroom levels.
• Structured data conversations as the key to moving from analysis to instructional action.
• Building a culture of continuous improvement through reflection, planning, and iteration.

Who Should Watch This Webinar?

This webinar is designed for:

• District and school administrators.
• Curriculum and instruction leaders.
• MTSS and student support teams.
• Instructional coaches and data specialists.
• Educators involved in data-driven decision-making.

Meet the Speakers

Sarah Brown, PhD, President, System Impact Consulting
Dan Cogan-Drew, Cofounder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela