Schools receive actionable data about the activities and experiences of their students. These data can be used for a variety of purposes, including the following:
- Accountability
- Accreditation self-studies
- Assessment and improvement (“How can we do better?”)
- Benchmarking
- Communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Staff development
- General education reform
- Institutional advancement
- As part of a School Improvement Process
- Examining trends or changes over time
- Stimulating discussions about teaching and learning