Data Academy Workshops

Transform your school’s data into actionable insights with hands-on training from Dr. Johnson and the Edstar Analytics team

Why Data Academy?

Federal and state requirements demand data-driven decision making, but many educators feel overwhelmed by data analysis. Our workshops bridge this gap with practical, hands-on training designed specifically for educators.

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Expert Instruction

Learn from educators who understand both the classroom and data analysis

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Hands-On Practice

Work with real educational data using tools you already have

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Immediate Application

Leave with templates and skills you can use the next day

Workshop Tracks

Data Academy for School Counselors

Master the ASCA National Model’s data requirements with confidence. This workshop series helps counselors collect, analyze, and present data that demonstrates program effectiveness. Plus, gain access to our online resources that prompt you through creating surveys and forms required by the ASCA National Model.

You’ll Learn To:

  • Design and analyze perception surveys
  • Track outcome data for student success
  • Create compelling data presentations
  • Align data with ASCA National Model standards
  • Use our online tools for survey creation

Perfect For:

  • School counselors at all levels
  • Counseling department chairs
  • District counseling coordinators
  • ASCA National Model implementation teams

Data Academy for School Improvement Teams

Turn your school’s data into a roadmap for improvement. Learn to identify trends, set measurable goals, track progress effectively, and discover hidden talent among your students who may be overlooked by traditional metrics.

You’ll Learn To:

  • Conduct comprehensive needs assessments
  • Identify achievement gaps and root causes
  • Discover hidden talent in unexpected places
  • Set SMART goals based on data
  • Monitor intervention effectiveness

Perfect For:

  • School improvement team members
  • Teacher leaders
  • Assistant principals
  • Data team coordinators

Data Academy for Grant-Funded Programs

Meet federal reporting requirements while maximizing program impact. Learn to collect and analyze data that tells your program’s success story.

You’ll Learn To:

  • Align services with measurable objectives
  • Design data collection systems
  • Create required federal reports
  • Demonstrate program ROI

Perfect For:

  • Grant program directors
  • 21st Century coordinators
  • Title I specialists
  • Federal programs staff

Data Academy for Administrators

Lead with data to drive school-wide improvement. Develop the skills to ask the right questions, make informed decisions based on evidence, and identify hidden talent that traditional assessments might miss.

You’ll Learn To:

  • Build a data-driven culture
  • Identify hidden talent and potential
  • Interpret complex data reports
  • Communicate data to stakeholders
  • Use data for strategic planning

Perfect For:

  • Principals and assistant principals
  • District administrators
  • Curriculum directors
  • Department chairs

Online Resources for School Counselors

In addition to our workshops, we provide online tools specifically designed for school counselors implementing the ASCA National Model. Our interactive resources guide you through creating surveys, developing assessment forms, and collecting the data required for RAMP recognition.

Workshop Format Options

Half-Day Sessions

3-4 hour focused training on specific topics

Ideal for: Quick skill building

Full-Day Workshops

Comprehensive 6-hour training with hands-on practice

Ideal for: Deep skill development

Multi-Session Series

2-4 sessions over several weeks with practice between

Ideal for: Sustained improvement

What to Expect

During the Workshop

  • Interactive Learning: No death by PowerPoint – we practice what we teach
  • Real Data: Work with actual school data (anonymized) or bring your own
  • Collaborative Activities: Learn from peers facing similar challenges
  • Expert Guidance: Get your specific questions answered

What You’ll Take Away

  • Templates: Ready-to-use data collection and analysis tools
  • Skills: Confidence to work with your school’s data
  • Resources: Continued access to materials and updates
  • Certificate: Professional development hours documentation

What Educators Are Saying

“Finally, data training that makes sense for educators! I left with practical tools I used the very next week.”

– Elementary School Counselor

“Our School Improvement Team now speaks the same data language. This training transformed how we make decisions.”

– Middle School Principal

“The grant reporting templates alone were worth the workshop. We’re now ahead of deadlines instead of scrambling.”

– 21st Century Program Director

Ready to Transform Your Data Skills?

Join educators across the region who are making data work for their students. Contact us to schedule a workshop for your school or district.