What is the District Data Leader Network?
The District Data Leader Network is a community of practice for PreK-12 school and district staff members who use state education data for analysis, charts or presentations — whether or not "data" is in their official title. Members can expand their professional networks, exchange knowledge and resources, and take advantage of trainings, support, and mentoring opportunities.
Purpose and goals
- Introduce state data resources that can assist in benchmarking, school improvement planning, and strategic planning
- Provide training and support for data analysis and visualization tools
- Support data leaders to increase data literacy and data sharing in their districts
- Engage data leaders in collaborative discussions relevant to their roles within their districts
Potential areas of focus
• Guidance for using state education data
• Tools for analyzing and visualizing data
• Building data visualizations and dashboards
• Using data to improve teaching and learning
• Presenting data to school communities
Meetings and membership
Meetings are held via Zoom every other month, with more informal opportunities for networking and support in between. Join us for the next meeting:
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | 10-11:30 a.m. (Sign up to receive meeting invites.)
This group is geared to administrative and teaching staff interested in using state and local data for school improvement, strategic planning, and communication. Staff at Massachusetts public school districts, including charters and collaboratives, are welcome to participate.
Not sure if this is the right group for you? Email us at E2CHub@mass.gov.
Join now
New members are welcome to join anytime. Interested school and district staff are invited to enroll by completing a brief form.
Additional Resources
| Date published: | July 22, 2024 |
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| Last updated: | August 14, 2026 |