10 Steps for Putting Special Education Equity Data into Action
Special Education By Jo Ann Hanrahan, on 9/24/2018
In our report series Crossing the Line, we explored special education classification rates – in particular, the diversity across states and local school districts and implications on equity.
We explored the perceived impact of policy and resources, district support and services, and even professional development on special education classification rates.
As we process through those findings, inevitably we have to ask the question, “What now?” How do we translate data into action?
These 10 steps for putting data into action are a great place to start (plus, we’ve compiled some additional resources from the Institute and Frontline Education to help you dive even deeper).
Develop a common definition and shared understanding of equity and equitable practices
Jo Ann Hanrahan has over 20 years of experience in K-12 education serving students, teachers, district and state education leaders. She started her career as a classroom teacher and then transitioned into administrative roles in the areas of professional learning, teacher (alternative) certification, curriculum, assessment, & instruction, and educator effectiveness. With a Master of Arts in Education and decades of diverse experiences, Jo Ann is currently pursuing her Ph.D. and serves Frontline Education as the Director of Research & Data Analysis.
