How to Make the Most of Your Data Reports: A Guide for Admins and Teachers
Data reports are most useful when they help you make real decisions—about instruction, support, curriculum alignment, and student growth. To help you get the most out of your reporting tools, we’ve prepared two short walkthrough videos: one designed for administrators and one tailored specifically for teachers.
For Administrators: Using Reports to Support Schools and Drive Improvement
Administrators need visibility across classrooms, grades, and campuses to make informed decisions. This video highlights the tools available to help leaders monitor progress and support instructional goals.

What This Video Covers
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High-level performance trends across classes, teams, or schools
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Identifying areas of strength and need to guide professional learning
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Monitoring program implementation and student participation
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Understanding growth over time to support strategic planning
Why It Matters
Administrators play a crucial role in ensuring students have access to effective literacy instruction. Clear, actionable data helps leaders:
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align educator support with real needs,
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allocate resources strategically,
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and celebrate progress across the system.
After watching, admins will know exactly where to look, what each report means, and how to turn insights into action.
For Teachers: Using Reports to Guide Instruction and Student Support
Teachers interact with student data more closely and more frequently than anyone else. This video shows how your reports can simplify planning, inform small-group work, and help you tailor support for each learner.

What This Video Covers
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Navigating class-level data to see how students are progressing
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Drilling into individual student performance on key skills
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Identifying misconceptions and areas needing re-teaching
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Using data to group students and differentiate instruction
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Tracking improvement over time to inform next steps
Why It Matters
Teachers often need quick, practical insights. These reports are designed to help you:
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spot patterns in reading, writing, or reasoning skills,
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respond to student needs faster,
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and plan lessons with more confidence and clarity.