The Data Practices Audit engages district and school staff in examining current uses of data, and is an important first step in the process of establishing a district and schoolwide culture of data use. The Data Practices Audit includes the use of a Data Inventory and School Culture Profile to capture:
In addition to providing valuable feedback, the Data Practices Audit provides districts and schools with a model for efficiently and systematically examining core elements of data quality, capacity, and culture. The Data Practices Audit can be administered to groups of schools within a district (e.g., elementary, middle, and high schools), or to the entire district. Stakeholders are provided with audit results in a workbook format that facilitates collaborative discussion around the data and also helps them develop concrete and appropriate action that can be taken to address identified areas of need.

For more information about PCG Education's Data Practice Audit services please contact us at info@publicconsultinggroup.com or 1-800-210-6113.