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Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data StewardHettinger Public SchoolsJanuary 27th, 2014Making DecisionsThe Right Way:Part II1A Little InspirationA pep talk for teachers and students from the Kid Presidenthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwlhUcSGqgs

Agenda Part IReview & Introductory ActivitiesPart IISLDS Navigation ActivityPart IIIDeveloping At-Risk Seating ChartsPart IVIdentifying Green, Yellow, and Red StudentsPart VConclusion

ObjectivesReview key themes from previous training.Understand the guiding principles as they relate to conversations within your organization.Understand triggers and/or conversation starters as they relate gathering, understanding, and analyzing key student achievement data.Increase proficiency in navigating the SLDS.Develop a start plan for utilizing information from training within 100 hours of presentation.Collaborate with peers on current and best practices for utilizing data.

PurposeThe focus must be on moving from good to greatGet a little better every dayIt is about correctionand thencontinuous improvement

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't (Collins, 2001)5The Data MovementData is not newthe focus on data is newWe have been using data to inform practice throughout educational historyThis is simply an additional inputWIN (Whats Important Now)What is the WIN in your organization?The answer has to be

STUDENTS

NormsListen

Learn

Share

Stay Engaged7What Great Educators DoWhat do great educators do differently (and daily)?

Hettinger Public SchoolsListen Care (relationships)CommunicateDifferentiate instructionKnow their material; prepared and organizedTeach to an objective, goal, or standardAdapt (flexible)LearnCollaborate8Guiding Principles-What educators are saying

Utilize common formative assessments

Value a careful and ethical approach to using and sharing data

Create a culture that values self-reflection

Never assign lazy as a diagnosis

Dont rush to judgment

Collaboration time built into the existing schedule

Value quality dataGuiding Principles Activity: In Your WordsIn Your Words: Hettinger Public SchoolsUtilize common formative assessmentsIn your words: Value a careful and ethical approach to using and sharing dataIn your words: Create a culture that values self-reflectionIn your words: Never assign lazy as a diagnosisIn your words: Dont rush to judgmentIn your words: Collaboration time built into the existing scheduleIn your words: Value quality dataIn your words: State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS)

-This MUST be viewed as an opportunity11What is a Data Warehouse?Logical and strategic ordering and storage of data in central areaSystem consists of a statewide data warehouse that allows program evaluation over single or multiple yearsIntegrates data from several state agenciesIn other words:Cumulative file made electronicSchool improvement binder made electronic

Analyzing DataHow are we doing?Compared to SelfGrade Level, Sub Groups, Trends

2. Compared to Others National, State, Similar Schools

Compared to AbsolutesStandards, Cut Scores, Scale Scores, ReadinessMichael FullanAnalyzing Data-Creating Information and Avoiding DRIP(Data Rich Information Poor)

-So What, Now What Syndrome

Drill DownGo VisualExport

Roles in the Data Movement: AdministrationAdministrators, Directors, Coaches, Etc. Make the data more readily available to all stakeholders involved with studentsProvide time to collaborate which will benefit current studentsHave a plan for how to use the data; provide a visionActionExplain dataJustify why we test and when we test (assessment calendar)Distribution (get data out) in timely mannerExpectations (what should we do)Supportive (in behavior and resources)15Roles in the Data Movement: TeachersTeachersHave a positive outlookCarry out the action plan and reach goalsCommunicate with appropriate people; share when appropriateKnow the data and understand itSupportive (lose the cynicism)Understand what data meansShare with studentsFlexible with the processCommit to doing 16Part IIJigsaw Collaboration ActivityBreak into groups of fourDivide the article into equal sectionsRead your section of the article Moving Every Child: Building A Data Culture to Promote Academic GrowthShare your section with the groupDiscuss articleShare out themes with group

18Debriefing the ArticleThemes in the ArticleIdeas for Using DataFast growing district and diverseIdentify gifted studentsMake students aware of their learningLinked teacher strategies to dataUsing scores to enrich rather than interventionScreenerDiscover discrepancies in curriculumSetting goalsDebriefing the ArticleThemes in the ArticleIdeas for Using DataChange what doesnt workReconfigure teaching (if not working)Use the data to set goals for improvementSet student goalsIndividualizedIdentify disconnects in curriculumStudent ownershipDont use to humiliate or segregateTrust it because it worksVerify what you already knowInvolvement of the parents (stakeholders)Ideas for Using DataIdeas from the Articleand MoreAssessing learning levels (screener)Guide curriculum development and/or revisionsProject proficiencyCompare against normsGuide professional developmentIdentify at-risk and gifted studentsFlexible groupingsGuiding goal settingMonitoring growthEngaging parents and studentsTips and TricksUse Internet Explorer or Firefox Avoid Chrome and SafariDONT click on main browser arrowsClick on small blue arrows within pageSmall blue arrow takes you back one pageIf parameters dont show up, click on arrow to close section and then reopen (iPads)To get back to main page, double click on PK-12To export a file, click on actions (left side of screen)Exporting to Excel allows visual manipulation

22Lets Roll https://slds.ndcloud.govEnter log and password (right side of screen) as K-12 userDISREGARD user settings message (in yellow)Double click on PK-12STOP and wait for further directions!!

23Key Reports (refer to handout)Public Reporting (if time)Teacher Roster Report

Guiding QuestionHow could you utilize these reports with your peers? With your students?

Part IIIAt-Risk Seating: One Quick StrategyThe Fundamental FiveFrame the lessonTeach in the power zonePraise and encouragementCritical writingSmall group purposeful talk5 behaviors that all teachers should display in the classroom.27What is the Power Zone?Teach or monitor in close proximity to:One studentSmall group of studentsEntire classroom full of studentsIncreases effectiveness of other teaching practicesClassroom space is about learning and not about teachingCain, S. & Laird, M. (2011). The Fundamental Five: The Formula for Quality Instruction28Why the Power Zone?Improve Teaching and Maximize Student LearningMonitor understandingAnswer questionsDifferentiate as neededImmediate feedbackManage transitions Two Minute ProblemNeed to utilize great starters and closers

Cain, S. & Laird, M. (2011). The Fundamental Five: The Formula for Quality InstructionReasons to teach in the power zoneMonitor understandingAddress problem behavior directly and immediatelyAnswer questionsCommunicate with all studentsManage transitionsMaximize student learningShow a genuine interest in your studentsMake a personal connection with the studentPromote equitable learning for all students

29Power Zone ActivityDraw what a classroom set up might look like when it is designThings to Consider:Can you get anywhere at any time without interrupting teaching and learning?Get there without verbal interactionStand next to any student (front, side, and behind)Engage in non-teaching tasks without interrupting student learningReasons to teach in the power zoneMonitor understandingAddress problem behavior directly and immediatelyAnswer questionsCommunicate with all studentsManage transitionsMaximize student learningShow a genuine interest in your studentsMake a personal connection with the studentPromote equitable learning for all students

30Rubber Meets the RoadWhen in the Teacher ReportSelect a teacher Select the assessmentSelect a classExport to excelActions (top left hand corner)Highlight row as necessaryCreate the seating chartAttach a number for each levelSurround at-risk students with higher level

Part IVIdentifying Green, Yellow, and Red Light StudentsStudent Directory ReportPurpose: Displays student proficiency details selectable by school year, grade, school, proficiency level, and student demographics

Student Directory: Triggers and/or Conversation StartersThe report contains:Class schedule GradesAssessment scoresProgram informationAttendanceCollege and career readinessTranscripts

35Triggers Activity Triggers and/or Conversation StartersClass ScheduleGradesAssessment ScoresCollege & Career Readiness

Triggers Activity Triggers and/or Conversation StartersProgram InformationAttendanceTranscriptsOtherSpreadsheet ActivityGo to http://www.ndseed.k12.nd.us Go to General Resources pageContinuous Improvement Model Simulation Data Spreadsheet (2nd on the page) and click on linkOpen to ExcelSave to desktop Review spreadsheet:1. What do the headings mean?2. What data is in the spreadsheet?3. What other data needs to be added?Think in terms of triggers.

Spreadsheet ActivityReview spreadsheet:1. Determine headings for the spreadsheet.What do you keep?What do you add?2. Define your headings. Be specific3. Determine legend items.Be specific

NOTE: You can build the spreadsheet for individual students OR full class skill sets.

Final ThoughtsHave a genuine appreciation for the effort and commitment that everyone makes because together, we shall succeed.

Casey Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach40Questions?? Dr. Cory J SteinerE-mail: Cory.Steiner@k12.nd.us Twitter: @nddatastewardBlog: http://blogs.edutech.nodak.edu/corysteiner/Phone: 701-893-5087