Module 4 Reflection

The initiatives for Data standards has been interesting as it proposes a solution to the gaps I am noticing at the district I have been researching.  As I investigated the current state of the district, communication and system gaps which became so obvious, yet overwhelming with my lack of understanding in potential solutions, the light bulb has gone off. The critical factors of Data standards that need to be noted are the benefits from the common data models, language and interoperability between multiple standards/initiative which provides data across the “community of  stakeholders” to inform decisions, instruction and best practices. (CEDS.ed.gov)
Employing this standards not only address the gaps in communication from schools, district and state level, it also allows policy makers, administrators, teachers and technologist gather data and address the needs across the CCSS and other standards. This provides educators to design quality alignment with standards and professional learning to best deliver learning services.  I can now see the strengths and needs of the current state of services and where joining the Data standards initiative will provide sustainable solut