Lesson: Developing a Data Calendar - Introduction

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• Describe the factors that should be accounted for in preparing a data calendar:
• Deadlines for federal, state, and district reports
• Lead time needed to generate various reports
• Time frames within which data-based curricular, instructional, and program decisions are made
• Lead times needed to be sure data required for decisions are up-to-date and accurate
• Staff involved in entering or correcting data
• Other major events affecting the availability of the staff for data entry, data analysis, or data correction efforts