An 8-day program and action research project that builds the capacity of school data champions, and increases their impact in their sphere of influence.

258 educators from 132 schools have been involved!

The use of data is no longer limited to a single person in a school, or to people who have data in their role description - it is the responsibility of all teachers in all schools to know the numbers and use this knowledge to target teaching and learning so that it benefits young people. Leading this change is difficult, and many schools have data champions, but they would like to see greater, more significant, or faster change in their school. These data champions have a key role to play in building others' skills and leading change in their setting; however most are self-taught and would benefit from additional support and guidance.

This 2-day-per-term professional learning program and action research project aims to build participants' skills and awareness of effective use of data, and empower them to return to their context to upskill and train others in data storytelling. After each 2-day block, participants go back to their sites with actions and ways forward, to shift the evidence- and data-informed culture. By the end of the year, participants will report on and present the impact of their project and will be able to talk about the effect of this work on their school community.

We're going to have a lot of fun and we're going to lead change. Why not join us?

want to join us on the data-informed, action-oriented journey?

 FAQs

  • The cost of participation in the 12 month program is $2275 + GST.

    GST will be added at checkout.

  • This course is for:

    - current data champions (that is, people working with data in their school context and/or people who are actively building the capacity of others in using data),

    - middle and senior leaders who want to learn more about data and think about how they lead this work in their sphere of influence to create change,

    - aspiring data champions (that is, people wanting to take on a larger role in using data in their school and/or people aiming to move into data-specific roles in the future),

    - educators who are action-oriented, want to be evidence-informed, and have an impact.

  • This course is designed to meet you wherever you are at - there will be newbies, people with bits of experience, and people who use data regularly. If you have a desire to learn and lead data- and evidence-informed change, this is the course for you!

    In saying that, if you do want to do some work in the lead up, I'm happy to post your copies of my books (included in the registration cost) to get on the front foot. Just let me know when you sign up.

    You can also sign up for my online course (Contact shona@selenafisk.com once you've registered for Data Champions for a discount code).

  • By the end of the 12-month program, participants will:

    - have built their skills in data literacy, data visualisation, and data storytelling,

    - have developed a bank of knowledge and tools they can use and draw on in their site,

    - led a change project in their sphere of influence, focused on evidence-informed practice,

    - worked to build capacity in other school staff in data literacy, data visualisation, and data storytelling,

    - led a shift in culture towards data-informed and evidence-informed practice.

  • On completion of this course (and attendance at all 8 days), participants will receive a certificate confirming participation in 42 hours of professional learning.

    This project, the focus, and the outcomes of the program may also a beneficial for educators intending on applying for highly accomplished or lead teacher roles.

  • Enrolment in this course includes all training materials and a copy of each of Selena's four books (Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools, Leading Data-Informed Change, I'm Not a Numbers Person: How to Make Good Decisions in a Data-rich World, and Data-informed Learners: Engaging Students in their Data Story). Participants will need to have their own device to work on, and access to relevant data for their project.

  • 2023 is opening up options for people to (finally!) take some leave and do some fun travel! How good is that?! If that's you in 2023, we'd still love to see you in the program, as you can and will still be able to lead change in the times you're in your school.

    In addition, I will be recording the 'content' elements of the sessions and making them available online for everyone in the program, so you will be able to watch the sessions you miss at a later date. In addition, if you'd like to send someone in your place on the day/s you will miss, they'd be very welcome to join us.

  • Life happens and plans change.

    Cancellations can be made prior to Friday 26 January 2024 for a full refund, after this date, the fee will be forfeited.

    Alternatively, the registration is transferrable within the same educational institution.