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Be a data warrior. Be a data badass. Yes, you!
There’s only 1 sure-fire way to improve student And, just to make sure you are supported even
achievement. if you don’t have your own data system, you’ll
also have a copy of every template tool
Know data. Know answers. featured in the toolbook – and there are loads
of them. Just punch your numbers in and the
I’ve designed a new toolbook for putting calculations will take care of themselves.
together your Comprehensive Needs
Assessment and I know you are going to get a This is really good stuff.
kick using it. It’ll help keep you smart – and
probably make you smarter, by giving you Build data literacy while you build your CNA –
plenty of ideas for designing a school plan that and we’ll all watch your student achievement
has actions that truly lead to higher student rise!
achievement. Nowhere is all of this in one
convenient place – or in this format.
With the CNA Toolbook, you’ll have access to
hundreds of ideas you can use to organize your
data, master your data-based decision-making,
and bring about improvements like the leader
you are.
And it doesn’t matter what data system you
use. With your toolbook at hand, you’ll be able
to analyze your data more accurately, create
conversations that lead to lasting solutions,
write goals that are easily monitored, and keep
growing in your knowledge about data.

