You’ve got students to serve, budgets to stretch, and communities to understand – but what if you’re missing a goldmine of information that could make all those challenges easier? The U.S. Census Bureau is offering a game-changing webinar that shows education professionals exactly how to turn raw demographic data into powerful planning tools.
“Connecting Dots: Turning Data into Educational Impact” isn’t another boring data presentation. This is about discovering information that’s already available to help you make smarter decisions about everything from resource allocation to facility planning.
What You’ll Actually Learn
Presenter Amy Brombos will walk you through data.census.gov like it’s your new favorite resource. You’ll discover demographic trends, community profiles, and socio-economic indicators that directly impact your school district – information that’s been sitting there waiting for you to use it.
The webinar focuses on practical applications: How can Census data help you understand why certain students struggle? What community factors should influence where you build new facilities? How do you create outreach strategies that actually reach the families who need them most?
This isn’t theoretical – you’ll see real examples of how other districts use this data to improve student performance, allocate resources more effectively, and plan for future growth.
Why This Matters for Your School
Every education decision you make affects real students and families. Census data helps you understand the community context behind those decisions. When you know the demographic trends, income patterns, and family structures in your district, you can:
- Target support programs more effectively
- Plan facility needs based on population growth patterns
- Understand transportation challenges students face
- Design outreach that connects with different community groups
- Make budget decisions based on actual community needs
The best part? This data is completely free and updated regularly. You’re not paying for expensive consulting reports – you’re learning to access information that taxpayers already fund.
Perfect for Any Experience Level
Whether you’ve never touched Census data or you want to deepen your current knowledge, this webinar meets you where you are. Amy Brombos designed the session for busy education professionals who need practical tools, not academic theory.
You’ll leave with specific skills for accessing data, understanding what different indicators mean for schools, and incorporating this information into your regular planning processes.
Details You Need
What: “Connecting Dots: Turning Data into Educational Impact” When: Thursday, August 28th, 2025, 2:00-3:00 PM ET Where: Online webinar (register in advance) Cost: Free Who Should Attend: School administrators, district planners, education researchers, anyone involved in strategic planning
The one-hour format respects your busy schedule while delivering actionable information you can use immediately.
How to Join
Registration is straightforward and free through the Census Academy. This is part of their ongoing effort to help professionals across different sectors make better use of federal data resources.
Don’t wait until the last minute – these Census Academy webinars often fill up quickly because they provide genuinely useful professional development without the usual cost and travel requirements.
The Bottom Line
Your students deserve decisions based on complete information about their communities. This webinar gives you access to demographic insights that can transform how you plan, budget, and serve your district.
One hour of your time could change how you approach education planning for years to come. In a world where every resource matters and every decision impacts student outcomes, can you afford to miss information that could make you more effective?
Ready to Register? Visit the Census Academy webinar page to secure your spot for “Connecting Dots: Turning Data into Educational Impact.”
Registration Link: https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/2025/turning-data-into-educational-impact.html
Stay Connected:
- Census Academy: https://www.census.gov/data/academy.html (Free courses on using Census data)
- Data Resources: data.census.gov
- Social Media: @uscensusbureau on Twitter and Instagram
- LinkedIn: U.S. Census Bureau
