I really had a great time attending the live webinar on Using Data to Start the Conversation yesterday. I’m totally blown away with how the presenter elucidate the “4 big ideas” and how she backed them up with empirical data. I really agree with the presenter that Test Scores, Attendance, Graduation, Teacher Qualifications and Safety and Security are the major elements that would contribute to the “portrait of your school.” These are really highly significant because they play a vital role in the achievement of that certain school in the district.