A main objective in educational settings is to build system and school capacity in data driven decisionmaking and evidence-informed practice in support of the development, monitoring, and measuring of initiatives targeted to support student achievement and well-being. In 2016-2017, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) implemented an innovative Data Support Model to provide support to senior staff, school administrators and teams of educators: (1) in the exploration/understanding of data reflecting student achievement/attitudes/ demographics, (2) in the design of school-specific initiatives, and (3) through the development of online and interactive data resource tools. This paper discusses the conceptual framework and collaborative approach of the model, as well as the use and impact of the model. The results indicate a strong positive relation between the Data Support Model and improved Data Literacy at both a systemand school-level. Implications and opportunities for model improvement and growth are discussed. There has been considerable commitment from participants and a continued desire to grow and enhance this model. With time, it is anticipated that student outcomes will also be positively impacted. This approach is unique to this school district and as such, can serve as a valuable model to other school districts.