Many schools are looking at a range of student and other school data, included but not limited to data mandated by the state or feds. What information is needed to answer the questions below thoroughly and honestly? Which data is readily assessable? Which is not? In small groups, develop a plan for collecting this data. Organize this plan on chart paper to share with others.

1. How successful is your school in meeting the needs of your students?
   
   
2. Which students are you doing an excellent job for? Which students could you serve better?
   
   
3. What specific evidence do you have to support your answers to these two questions?
   
   
4. What is blocking your school from being more successful?
   
   
5. What are the underlying beliefs of your school culture that support these blocks?
   
   
6. What needs to change for your school to be more successful?
   
   
7. What specific evidence do you have to support your answers to these last three questions?