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Conducting a Comprehensive Needs Assessment

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

This tool from the U.S. Department of Education's An Idea Book for Planning is useful for managing the data collected during the needs assessment. It consists of two parts: Data Sources Matrix and Data Collection and Analysis Plan.

Implementing Schoolwide Programs - Presentation

Part 1: Data Sources Matrix

Focus Areas Sources of Information and Methods of Data Collection

Achievement	Self Assessment	Observations	Interviews and/or Surveys	School Records	Group Discussions	Evaluation/Data Reports	Student Work	Other Information
Student Achievement
Curriculum & Instruction
High Quality Professional Staff
Family and Comunity
Involvement
School Context and Organization

Part 2: Data Collection and Analysis Plan

Priority "Focus Areas" for Data Collection	Key Questions	Data Collection Methods	Names of Instruments (Circle those that need to be developed)	Data Collection Subcommittee (Chair/Co-Chair)	Time Lines
Focus Area #1
Focus Area #2
Focus Area #3

Source:
An Idea Book on Planning, Vol. I, Implementing Schoolwide Programs, U.S. Department of Education, Pgs. 100-102

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Conducting a Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Part 1: Data Sources Matrix

Part 2: Data Collection and Analysis Plan

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