Network> Data Academy
Network> Data Academy
District leaders who manage teams and are responsible for shaping the strategy, systems, and culture that guide data use across their LEA.
Participants often include cabinet leaders, directors, and other system-level leaders who guide decision-making, align initiatives, and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Strategic data leadership and decision-making
Coherence across systems, initiatives, and priorities
Equity-centered continuous improvement
Lead collaborative inquiry processes that turn data and discussion into informed action
Navigate complex leadership decisions grounded in real LEA contexts and competing priorities
Strengthen coherence across assessment and other student data systems to support meaningful instructional decisions
Communicate strategy and direction in ways that build alignment and inspire shared commitment
Greater confidence leading cross-functional conversations and decision-making
Tools and protocols you can immediately apply with teams
A clearer vision for leading improvement through data-informed practice
Expanded perspective through collaboration with leaders across California
Eight asynchronous modules introducing key concepts and leadership tools
Eight virtual synchronous sessions focused on peer discussion and applied decision-making
Case studies grounded in real LEA challenges
Guest speakers who connect theory to practice through real-world decisions, lessons learned, and open dialogue
Leaders engage with case studies based on real challenges faced by LEAs, using collaborative inquiry and discussion to explore complex decisions in practice. Below is an example of a case study used in the course.
Case Study: Alignment vs. Reduction: Rebalancing an Assessment System
A statewide cohort of education leaders learning together
Participant demographics and cohort composition vary by year. The information above reflects the 2025–26 cohort.
Contact Dorcas Kong at dkong@ccee-ca.org