From Data to Impact: Practical Strategies for Analyzing, Using, and Sharing What You Learn

You’ve collected data—now what? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how to turn evaluation and informal data collection into meaningful insights, practical improvements, and compelling stories. Designed for afterschool and school-based professionals, this session will walk participants through in-house data analysis tools and techniques, protocols for gathering informal data in school settings, and strategies for using findings to enhance programming and secure funding. Whether you’re a data beginner or just looking for ways to make evaluation more actionable, this session offers accessible tools and real-world examples to help you move from data to impact.