The Mid-Year Pivot: Using Data to Prepare for State Assessments
This session helps district and school leaders understand how to use mid-year insights to make focused, practical decisions before testing season begins.
Overview
The middle of the school year is a critical checkpoint. By this point, expectations are set, instruction is in full swing, and early assessment data is already telling a story. The question is whether schools pause long enough to listen and adjust.
In this 15-minute video conversation, district and campus leaders explore how to look beyond surface-level results to understand student trends over time, identify where learning has stalled, and respond with intentional instructional support. Rather than adding more initiatives, the focus is on refining what is already in place and ensuring time, attention, and resources are aligned to what matters most as state assessments approach.
This session emphasizes clarity over complexity, helping leaders support teachers, prioritize key standards, and make adjustments that are realistic, measurable, and impactful.
What You'll Learn
- How to identify the most meaningful signals in mid-year assessment data
- Ways to spot stalled progress and hidden gaps before they show up on state tests
- How to translate insights into targeted instructional support without overwhelming staff
- Common pitfalls schools face during test preparation and how to course-correct early
- Practical leadership moves administrators can implement in the next 60 to 90 days
Moderator
Lindsey Barrera
Senior Marketing Growth Manager
Speaker
Angele Hodges
Academic Solutions Advisor
