1. Using Data to Access Performance
Dr. Tammalyn Thomas-Golden
June 21, 2012

2. To improve your program’s performance
Purpose of Assessment
To improve your program’s performance

3. Assessment Cycle
Gather and Analyze information about Achievement of Outcomes
Use Information Gathered to Improve Program/Unit Performance
Identify and Articulate Outcomes

4. What makes your data useable?
Data should be accurate
Concise
Clearly defined data variables and sources

5. Reporting the Data
Reporting the data is the “accountability” and “action” part of the process
Create meaning out of data
Make the data work for you and your unit.

6. Reporting Questions Create meaning
What is obvious in the date?
Ambiguous?
What recommendations/actions would you make based on the analysis of assessment data?
- Take a position/make a decision.

7. Create Meaningful Action
Use your data to tell your story, to make the point you intend

8. Create Meaningful Action
Action with program objectives, expected task and/or responsibilities of unit
Change in program, service, or policy
Duplication

9. Create Meaningful Action
Staff development topic
Rethink stated outcomes
No action (with justification)

10. Closing the Loop
Reassembling team to discuss…
Assessment process
Reflect on data
Create action plan