With real-world examples from actual schools, this book illustrates how to nurture a culture of continuous improvement, meet the needs of individual students, foster an environment of high expectations, and meet the requirements of NCLB. Each component of the Data-Driven Instructional Leadership (DDIS) model represents several branches of education that are commonly present in K-12 school districts. Every component of the model has its own chapter in this book. The component-specific chapters are designed to provide a step-by-step process with examples to help schools and districts move a data-driven school improvement initiative forward in their own district. Contents include: (1) Overview of the Data-Driven Instructional System Model; (2) Data Collection; (3) Data Reflection; (4) Data Translation; (5) Data-Driven Instructional Design; (6) Design Feedback; (7) Summative and Formative Assessment; (8) Summary and Results: Is It Worth It?; and (9) Conclusion.