• Have you thought about the questions in terms of strengths? Consider asking: “When have we performed at our best in the past? What made this possible? How can we build upon these strengths to address opportunities for growth?"

• Have you considered scaling your currently successful practices?

Record your responses to the four prompts presented. Be sure your responses are supported and informed by specific data objects from your data set.

• For the Initial Data Analysis Summary give a brief summary of the story the data creates. Consider the impact(s) of the combined data. Be sure to consider strengths or assets.

• In the Initial Initiative Inventory and Analysis section, identify what your district is currently doing to address this area of challenge and how well the initiatives are working. Click on “View Consideration Questions” for guidance in this section and save your response.

• Summarize your Gap Statement in the space provided. What is the difference between your current reality and your desired state?

• Complete the “District Data Story Summary” by using the three previous sections (Initial Data Analysis Summary, the Initial Initiative Inventory, and the Gap Statement) to summarize how they combine for your district. This creates the rationale for your district’s improvement plans. Use the “View Consideration Questions” for guidance in your response and save your summary. How might you use your assets to address the future you hope to see?