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by Jessica Muhlenkamp, OCPC
Data is important in prevention; so important that “Planning & Evaluation” is Prevention Competency #1! Collecting, organizing, and interpreting different types of data (quantitative, qualitative, surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups, environmental scans, etc.) are parts of this competency and can help us better understand our schools and communities.
Working with schools as part of Project AWARE, we’ve been able to help schools dig deeper into their data to highlight their work. Not only do we have statewide data showing the strides we’ve made across the state, but we’ve also been able to have different schools showcase their work through “brag sheets". Each school used different types of data to showcase their work including:
OHYES! Survey
ODEW Attendance Dashboard
School-wide Climate Surveys via software like Panorama or Abre
Exit Tickets from Universal Prevention Screening/Education
Student Referrals to SAP
And More!
The type of progress you’re trying to demonstrate will change the kind of data you want to use. Whether you’re showing student achievement, student attendance or prevention outcomes, you’ll need data to illustrate your point. Work with your school partners, your community partners, and tap into state resources to find data that illustrates the growth that’s happening at your school.
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