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First Initial: R., G., & A.
Last Name: Horner, Sugai, & Todd
Year of Publication: 2001
Article Title: Data need not be a four-letter word
Journal Name: Beyond Behavior
Journal Volume: 11
Journal Number: 1
Page Numbers: 20-22
Article Purpose: This article discusses a different way of gathering and using data for local decision-making.
Operation Definition: None
Summary: Data must be used for decision-making. Decision-making should drive data collection. Data collection should be simple. It should be easy to learn, easy to collect, and easy to interpret and use. The people who collect the data should see how it is used. Data should be used in repeating cycles. For example, data can be used for improving schoolwide discipline. A team should be formed. A few key outcomes should be defined, and data should be summarized for decision-making.
Conclusions: None