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The Toolbelt

The Toolbelt is a site published by the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL), a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to the support of schools and communities. This site includes tools for gathering information ranging from checklists to surveys. Some tools are designed for printing and circulation, while others are computer-based surveys or Web sites. These tools are designed to help educators collect data about their classrooms, schools, districts, professional practice, or communities. The information can be used to assess status and growth, plan for improvement, and make decisions based on facts rather than impressions or intuitions. In addition to the tools themselves, the site includes information about how to use the tools effectively to gather data and about how to use that data to make sound decisions.