Founded in 1984 as a research focused organization, Data Based Directions Inc. now designs, creates and delivers resources for educators. Resources have been designed for educators in North America, the Middle East and Southern Africa. Data Based Directions Inc.: creates "user friendly" educator resources provides resources that enhance professional growth of the users designs resources incorporating the latest thinking of leading educators creates resources customized to meet the unique regional needs of educators designs effective methods of delivering educator resources provides effective leadership through professional development, research and resources creates a supportive environment within Data Based Directions Inc. honoring accomplishments and contributions by all writers, presenters and support staff and enabling each writer, presenter and support person to creatively contribute individual talents and experiences at the highest possible level.