Influences of Data-Driven Decision Making in the Local Context: Insights for Educational Leaders of Change

• In Event: Leading the Organization: The Impact of Change

Abstract

In a time when school leaders are forced to make decisions with fewer resources, the data-driven decision making model continues to offer promise. This research project provides observations about factors used for decision making from 14 district leaders across five Iowa school districts. Placing these factors for decision making within the framework of a data driven decision making model provides insights for school leaders striving to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of decision making in their own district. In doing so, educational leaders might ultimately implement educational change with greater effectiveness.

Authors

• Richard Snyder, Wartburg College

• Matthew Townsley, University of Northern Iowa