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COMPONENT 8

PROGRAM DATA COLLECTION

The purpose of data collection is to collect important feedback/information necessary to understand the strengths and weaknesses of an online school. Programs/Schools must determine what data they wish to collect that will allow them to ascertain strengths and weaknesses of the school.

KEY ELEMENTS

8a.	Stakeholders determine data gathering system up front
8b.	Data collection is tied to student success
8c.	Data is collected and reviewed on a regular basis
8d.	Data plays a key role in shaping policy and procedure
8e.	Data is used to determine best practices
8f.	Best practices are shared with other online programs


	Provide a narrative overview of how you collect and use program data to provide the best possible online program for your current and prospective online users (Please limit to 200 words).


	What are three key areas you attempt to emphasize as part of your program data collection system?


	1. 2. 3.


	Who in your organization oversees program data collection?


	What are two questions you have for others regarding how to provide the best possible data collection system for your users and prospective users?


	1. 2.


	Please provide one example of Program Data Collection that you feel displays �best practices� in this area. Explain why you have chosen to share your particular example (please provide an example that can be easily shared with others as part of a portfolio).

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