Turning Data into Insight: Visualizing Learner Progress with Google Sheets

In today’s data-driven IEP meetings, it’s essential that every team member can organize and share student progress data in a way that’s easy for families to understand. This micro-course will guide you through using Google Sheets to create clear, meaningful data tables and visuals—like line graphs—that tell a compelling story about student growth. You’ll learn how to structure data, select the right chart type, and design visuals that help parents and learners quickly grasp what the student knows and what support is still needed. Perfect for special educators, interventionists, and support staff, this course keeps the focus on clarity, connection, and communication.

Includes a free downloadable resource:

• Turning Data into Insight Course Handout

FORMAT: Self-Directed

DURATION: 1 Hour

AUTHOR(S): Paul Markle