Data Collection

Meaningful implementation data helps leaders understand what is working, identify areas for support, and make informed decisions. While the Implementation Dashboard is one tool for measuring implementation progress, the resources here will help you establish more robust tools and routines for collecting the evidence needed to track progress and guide next steps.

TYPES OF DATA TO COLLECT

Strategic plans require collecting a variety of data to provide a full picture of HQIM implementation. The resources here are intended as a starting point for the type of data you should regularly collect and review as an implementation team.

Classroom Observation Data 

Regular teacher observations help you answer the question “Are classrooms implementing the HQIM as intended?” Observations should be completed

  • Using an HQIM-aligned implementation tool
  • Observing with the HQIM lesson plan in hand to help you determine how aligned the instruction is to the materials

Surface trends from your observation data to help you determine what to prioritize in your implementation plan.

Visit the Walkthrough toolkit for additional guidance and examples on HQIM-aligned observation tools.

HQIM-Based Assessment Data

HQIM-embedded assessments provide valuable data about implementation. As an implementation team, you should regularly review the data to identify trends in

  • Assessment completion rates
  • Student proficiency rates
  • Areas of strength
  • Areas of growth
  • Student subgroup trends

Parent, Staff, and Community Feedback

Hearing feedback from parents, staff, and the community is vital to informing your implementation plan. The questions listed here are intended to be general guidance for soliciting feedback and should be customized as needed. Depending on your context, you can solicit answers through a survey, focus group, or other formal or informal feedback-collection methods you have in place.  

DATA REVIEW PROCESS

It’s important for Implementation Teams to meet regularly to review implementation progress and plan next steps.

This sample agenda provides a practical example of how a school system implementation team structured regular meetings to monitor HQIM implementation, address challenges, and coordinate support across schools. The agenda outlines key implementation routines, including reviewing progress, examining instructional practice, planning CBPL, establishing meeting roles and norms, and determining communication plans to share updates with educators.

Instruction Partners provides a sample quarterly stepback agenda and email for implementation teams.