Resources
Print references
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Bernhardt, V. L., (2003). No Schools Left Behind. Educational Leadership. 60(5), 26–30.
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Earl, L., & Katz, S. (2006). Leading schools in a data rich world. California: Corwin Press.
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Education Review Office. (1999). Student assessment practices in primary schools.
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Education Review Office. (2000). Early literacy and numeracy: The use of improvement programmes.
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Education Review Office. (2006). Assessment in primary schools: A guide for parents.
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Kenny, J. (2002). Managing innovation in educational institutions. Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 18(3), 359–376.
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Ministry of Education. Using data to develop readiness – a supplement to effective literacy strategies in years 9–13: A guide for the literacy team (incomplete draft April 2006).
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Reedy, D.W., & Conrad, W.H. (2004). Breaking down the data. American School Board Data, 191 (02), 39–41.
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Robinson, V., & Kuin Lai, M. (2006). Practitioner research for educators. California: Corwin Press.
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Robinson, V., & Kuin Lai, M. (2006). Research for educators: A guide to improving classrooms and schools. California: Corwin Press.
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Timperley, H. (2004). AUSAD Analysis and use of student achievement data: Final evaluation report prepared for Ministry of Education. Wellington: Ministry of Education.
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Timperley, H., & Parr, J. (2004). Using evidence in teaching practice. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett.
Websites
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New Zealand Council for Education (NZCER) NZCER is an independent organisation that provides educators, students, parents, policy makers, and the public with innovative and independent research, analysis, and advice.
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edCentre provides access to educational services and advice.
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LeadSpace has a section on evidence-based leadership
- Making a Bigger Difference for all Students (PDF 45.6MB) links to the Schooling Strategy which describes the Schooling Strategic Goal, links to other strategies and evidence-based practice.
Acknowledgements
The Ministry of Education thanks all who contributed to the development of this resource, and in particular:
- Steve English, Julia Scott, Colleen Douglas, Mal Robinson, Alan Sorenson and Alison Collett, and other members of the original working party, the critique group, and Glenis Sim, Lee Walker and Dave Jordan who provided examples.
- Auckland and Waikato School Support Services who trialled and commented on early versions of the resource, and the many other advisers and Ministry officials who offered feedback and support.
- Bill Lennox who facilitated the project, wrote the web pages and compiled the PowerPoint presentations.