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Activity: Design the Logic of Your Solution
A logic model is a visual representation of a theory of action (also referred to as a series of "if-then statements"). This activity will help you to identify the relationships between resources, activities, outputs, and the intended outcomes of a...
Activity: Collect Your Data
This activity will help you identify measurement tools to help you collect data as part of a broader measurement project.
Activity: Chart Your Measurement Journey
To facilitate analyzing and synthesizing the data associated with the implementation of a new program or project, use this activity to chart your measurement journey along the way.
How to Run a Focus Group
Focus groups can reveal an abundance of detailed information and insight. A well-planned focus group creates an environment for participants to feel comfortable so that they are willing to share their honest thoughts and perceptions.
Flowchart: Decide If You Are Ready to Measure Unfinished Learning in Your Context
This chart can be used to help determine if you have the necessary data to measure learner growth. Research or data teams can use the flowchart to self-assess and determine whether it is possible to measure unfinished learning or if a different...
Conducting a Needs Assessment
Before jumping straight to solutions, school and system leaders should conduct a needs assessment to better understand their problem or challenge.
Designing Measurable Solutions
This guide will help school and system leaders design measurable solutions and then capture data to inform continuous improvements.
Activity: Determine What Improvement Looks Like
Before designing a measurement plan, first think about what improvement might look like. This activity prompts you to consider what has changed, what has been improved, and how you would know.
Creativity in Schools
In collaboration with BetterLesson, TLA has developed and piloted a number of resources to help educators, leaders, and students better understand creativity in the classroom.
Tool: Blended Teaching Assessment Tool
As blended teaching becomes more prevalent throughout the country, leaders in the field are looking for how to measure and assess quality blended teaching skills. As part of her TLA Measurement Fellowship, Emily Pulham distilled the information...
Sample Google Sheets Database
This sample Google Sheet can be used to create a database and later conduct data analysis.