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Who It’s For
Who It’s For
Data analysts and other professionals who are new to California K–12 data systems and accountability practices and are responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and communicating district- or multi-site data.
Participants often include analysts, coordinators, program staff, and other education professionals who support data-informed decision-making and want to strengthen their understanding of California's K–12 data landscape.
Course Focus
Course Focus
Strengthen data analysis and visualization skills that move beyond reporting toward continuous improvement
Build fluency in California’s K–12 data systems, accountability framework, and System of Support
Learn to use multiple data sources to generate insights that inform decisions
What You’ll Learn
What You’ll Learn
Identify and organize data to support meaningful inquiry
Analyze data and create visualizations that surface key patterns and trends
Apply equity-centered data practices to highlight strengths and opportunities
Communicate insights in ways that are clear, contextual, and actionable
What You’ll Walk Away With
What You’ll Walk Away With
Greater confidence conducting data analysis and creating visualizations independently
Stronger skills communicating insights in ways that influence data-informed discussions and decisions
Enhanced ability to anticipate leadership needs and connect multiple data sources to support continuous improvement
Course Focus
Course Focus
Eight asynchronous modules building core knowledge and technical skills
Eight virtual synchronous sessions focused on practice and peer learning
A Data Storytelling Capstone grounded in real LEA data
Guest speakers who share real-world examples from the field
Inside the Learning Experience: A Participant Example
Inside the Learning Experience: A Participant Example
Participants apply course concepts through practice-based learning experiences grounded in real K-12 data. Below is an example of a participant-created capstone project that illustrates the type of data storytelling and analysis participants may engage in during the course.
2025–26 Cohort Snapshot
2025–26 Cohort Snapshot
A statewide cohort of data professionals learning together
Interested in joining a future cohort?
Interested in joining a future cohort?
Contact Dorcas Kong at dkong@ccee-ca.org
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