Data in Schools Melbourne 2026

Schools are rich with data, yet many leaders continue to grapple with a critical question: How do we identify the conditions that are truly shaping outcomes for students, staff and school communities?
 
This workshop explores key findings from the Education Economy Capture Survey, a comprehensive school improvement and organisational diagnostic tool designed to capture the voices, experiences, perceptions and insights of staff, who we believe are responsible for creating the conditions for quality teaching and engaged learning.
 
Drawing on data collected from schools across Australia, the session will examine the conditions that influence learning, wellbeing, engagement, culture, leadership effectiveness and workforce sustainability.
 
Grounded in the work of Ben Sacco and informed by contemporary research in education, behavioural science and organisational improvement, the workshop demonstrates how schools can move beyond assumptions and anecdotal evidence to develop a clearer understanding of the factors influencing outcomes across their school.
 
Participants will explore a practical framework centred on process, systems, effort and consistency and how these elements contribute to sustainable improvement. The session will highlight how schools can use staff voice and evidence-informed insights to identify predictable challenges, strengthen organisational systems and shift from reactive responses to preventative action.
 
This workshop is ideal for school leaders seeking to strengthen their use of data to inform their implementation practices across their school.