Whether you're new to data-driven instruction or looking to expand your expertise, this session offers valuable insights and tools to help you grow as an educator while meeting the needs of your students. Find practical strategies for using data to guide professional learning and foster student growth with an emphasis on easy-to-implement, real-world applications.

This session was presented on March 6th, 2025 by Rocio Figueroa. Rocío is a dedicated advocate for educational equity and currently serves as the Senior Instructional Content Manager at Ellevation. With a master's degree in educational leadership and nearly two decades of experience, she has worn many hats—teacher, coach, administrator, adjunct professor, and consultant. Her expertise lies in second language acquisition for multilingual learners, and she’s passionate about supporting educators like you in making an impact.

Find all session resources below:

• Access the slides from the presentation
• Download the handouts referenced throughout the session: Pathways to Success Handout, Power of Choice Handout, Exploring Professional Learning Choices Handout
• Listen to Rocío's recent podcast episode on personalizing professional learning
• Finally, reference additional research mentioned during the session: 2017-18 National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS), and Targeted Professional Development article by Darling-Hammond