18095. PRINCIPALS AND THE USE OF DATA. This paper discusses the ways principals can use data to improve teaching and learning. Data from both statewide tests and classroom assessments can be useful for this purpose. Emphasis is placed on the use of teacher teams to facilitate this effort. The principal's roles include providing oversight and feedback to the teacher teams, and using data on teacher performance in order to encourage further improvements. KEYWORDS: education principals teachers academic performance data. Written 2006. MLA Style. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 1,315 words.