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Data and Assessment Hub

Data & Assessment

Using data to inform instruction, improve outcomes, and support every student in Morgan County Schools.

Our Approach to Data

In Morgan County Schools, we believe in educating the whole child. At the same time, we recognize that data plays a critical role in improving instruction and student outcomes.

Data is not used as an endpoint—it is used as a tool to guide instruction, identify student needs, and inform decisions at the classroom, school, and district levels.

District Snapshot

  • District Report Card: A — first in Morgan County Schools history
  • ACT Growth Trend: Continued improvement across multiple years
  • Focus Areas: Literacy, Numeracy, and Tier I Instruction
  • College & Career Readiness: AP, Dual Enrollment, WorkKeys, Credentials

Assessment System Overview

ACAP

Grades 2–8

  • Measures grade-level proficiency
  • Identifies standards-based strengths and weaknesses
  • Guides Tier I and intervention planning

ACT

College Readiness

  • Primary college-readiness indicator
  • Benchmark-driven instruction
  • Focus on English, Math, Reading, and Science

WorkKeys

Career Readiness

  • Measures workplace skills
  • Supports CCR indicators
  • Aligned with CTE pathways

iReady & mCLASS

K–8 Diagnostics

  • Early literacy and math development
  • Growth monitoring
  • Supports RTI and intervention

ACT: Our Primary Focus

The ACT serves as a key measure of college readiness and is a major focus of instruction in Morgan County Schools. Our goal is to improve outcomes through consistent exposure, practice, and targeted instruction.

District Strategy

  • Embed ACT-style questions into daily instruction
  • Use diagnostic assessments to identify gaps
  • Focus on reading, vocabulary, and problem-solving across content areas
  • Provide structured ACT practice opportunities throughout the year

Progress Learning Implementation

Purpose: Provide standards-based practice and ACT-aligned instruction.

Recommended Structure

  • Diagnostics: Beginning, middle, and end of year assessments
  • Bell Ringers: Daily ACT-style questions
  • Learning Paths: Targeted intervention and enrichment
  • Data Reports: Identify strengths and gaps by standard

Teacher Expectation:

  • Use data to guide instruction
  • Monitor student progress regularly
  • Adjust instruction based on results

Data Meetings

Data meetings are a critical component of our instructional process. These meetings provide opportunities for teachers and leaders to analyze student performance and plan next steps.

Focus Areas

  • Identify strengths and weaknesses by standard
  • Analyze subgroup performance (EL, SPED, etc.)
  • Set measurable goals
  • Develop action plans for instruction and intervention

Key Question: What does the data tell us, and what are we going to do about it?

What This Means for Teachers

Plan with Data
Use assessment results to guide lesson planning.
Monitor Progress
Regularly check for understanding and adjust instruction.
Target Instruction
Focus on standards where students struggle most.
Use ACT Strategies
Integrate ACT-style thinking into daily instruction.

Our Commitment

Data is only valuable if it leads to action. Our commitment is to ensure that every teacher has access to the tools, training, and support needed to use data effectively in the classroom.

Through consistent implementation and a focus on strong Tier I instruction, we will continue to improve outcomes for all students in Morgan County Schools.