Resource: Building Better Outcomes
A District Playbook for Effective Postsecondary Data Practice
Data can be a powerful tool to impact student outcomes; yet across K-12 districts, educators face persistent hurdles in leveraging data to improve students’ postsecondary success.
Drawing on best practices from innovative districts across the country, ESG is pleased to introduce The Building Better Outcomes Playbook, a new tool that offers practical steps for district leaders to build a coherent, student-centered data ecosystem that informs decisions, closes gaps, and supports every learner’s journey to succeed in college, career, and life.
The Playbook includes a comprehensive set of resources to empower districts to “get their data house in order,” along with examples from over 50 districts ranging from small (like Beaufort County Schools, NC) to large (like Los Angeles Unified School District) and everything in between. In this free resource, users will find:
Strategic Planning Tools
Guidance on how to align district mission, vision, and strategic priorities with postsecondary success metrics.
Templates for developing theories of change and logic models that connect K–12 actions to long-term outcomes.
Data Infrastructure & Governance Frameworks
Step-by-step instructions for building centralized data platforms, establishing automated data pipelines, and implementing data governance policies.
Continuous Improvement Protocols
Sample calendars, meeting guides, and protocols for conducting data reviews and tracking progress on postsecondary metrics throughout the school year.
Professional Development Modules
Role-specific training content for educators, counselors, and administrators on how to collect, access, and use postsecondary outcomes data effectively.
Check out the full playbook
