Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data Steward Southwest Principals Meeting
December 18 th, 2013 Making Decisions the Right Way: Starting the
Conversation
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Agenda Part I Miscellaneous State Course Codes The Data
Movement SLDSThe Basics Part II Tips and Tricks Logging in Part III
Key ReportsStarting the Conversation Part IV Conclusion
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Part I
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State Course Codes State Course Codes (PowerSchool) Go to
school Go to courses Select course name oVerify alternate course
number field is filled in with state course code number Repeat
process for ALL courses (active & inactive)
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State Course Codes (continued) Next steps: School level Click
on system reports Engine tab oStored Grades Update Submit NOTE:
Only run this report when school is NOT in session with students
(500 records/minuteincludes all stored grades on every
student)
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Confirming Success Select a student Click on historical grades
Click on a specific grade Scroll down oNorth Dakota Information
State Course Code should be filled in Scanned button should now be
checked
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The Data Movement Data is not newthe focus on data is new It is
simply an additional input We have been using data to inform
practice throughout educational history: Examples: Observation
Grades
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Why the Data Movement Has Failed Change is not comingit is
hereand it is continuous Failing to create short-term wins &
remember WIN (Whats Important Now) What is the WIN in your
organization? The answer has to be oSTUDENTS
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State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS)
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What is a Data Warehouse? Logical and strategic ordering and
storage of data in central area System consists of a statewide data
warehouse that allows program evaluation over single or multiple
years Integrates data from several state agencies In other words:
Cumulative file made electronic School improvement binder made
electronic
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Tool for Analyzing Data How are we doing? 1.Compared to Self
Grade Level, Sub Groups, Trends 2. Compared to Others National,
State, Similar Schools 3.Compared to Absolutes Standards, Cut
Scores, Scale Scores, Readiness Michael Fullan
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Analyzing Data -Creating Information and Avoiding DRIP (Data
Rich Information Poor) -So What, Now What 1.Drill Down 2.Go Visual
3.Export
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Part II
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SLDS Sections 1. District 2. School 3. Teacher 4. Student 5.
Postsecondary Feedback
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Tips and Tricks Use Internet Explorer or Firefox Avoid Chrome
and Safari DONT click on main browser arrows Click on small blue
arrows within page Small blue arrow takes you back one page If
parameters dont show up, click on arrow to close section and then
reopen (iPads) To get back to main page, double click on PK-12 To
export a file, click on actions (left side of screen) Exporting to
Excel allows visual manipulation
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Lets Roll https://slds.ndcloud.gov Enter log and password
(right side of screen) as K-12 user DISREGARD user settings message
(in yellow) Double click on PK-12 STOP and wait for further
directions!!
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Part III
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Key Reports (refer to handout) School Snapshot Student
Directory District School Roster Guiding Question How could you
utilize these reports with your staff?
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Part IV
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Next Steps
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Next StepsAnswering Key Questions 1. Which area(s) are
above/below expected levels of performance? 2. Describe the area(s)
that show a positive/negative trend in performance. 3. Which
area(s) indicate the overall highest/lowest performance? 4. Which
subgroup(s) show a trend toward increasing/decreasing performance?
5. Between which subgroups is the achievement gap closing/widening?
6. Which of the above reported findings are consistent with
findings from other data sources?
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Next Steps (continued) Smaller Schools Consider training
AdvancED team (or other teams) in school Acquire logs for teachers
Teachers access SLDS account to check functionality Formulate plan
to train teachers on SLDS and use of data Begin to identify now
what strategies as teachers begin utilizing data
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Next Steps (continued) Bigger Schools Acquire logs for
administrators, directors/coordinators, and counselors Determine
proper rights for individuals Individuals access SLDS account to
check functionality Get formal training on the SLDS Identify next
steps for use of SLDS including adding key teachers from individual
buildings Consider training AdvancED team (or other teams) in
individual schools
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Next Steps (continued) All schools Attend an SLDS 101 Training
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bismarck1/31/14 Devils Lake2/27/14 Grand
Forks3/4/14 Jamestown4/3/14 To register, go to:
http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/topic/462
http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/training/topic/462 Consider
participating in the SEED Project http://www.ndseed.k12.nd.us
Presentation/handouts from today will be on this site
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Final Thoughts Have a genuine appreciation for the effort and
commitment that everyone makes because together, we shall succeed.
Casey Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach