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Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data StewardJack Knopp, PowerSchool SpecialistNorthern Cass Public SchoolsSEED Project Training Day #2Making DecisionsThe Right Way1A Little InspirationA pep talk for teachers and students from the Kid Presidenthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwlhUcSGqgs

ObjectivesBy the end of Day #2 training, participants will:Identify key themes from previous training and how they relate to current/future training.Begin development of 100 hour plan.Increase proficiency in navigating the SLDS.Identify key practices for formative assessment.Utilize continuous improvement model to gather, interpret, and analyze data. Collaborate with peers on current and best practices for utilizing data.Begin development of 100 day plan (for 2014-15 school year).

3Agenda Part INormsKey ThemesAssignment & Conversation UpdatesPart IIISLDS NavigationPart IIIFormative v Summative Assessment

Agenda Part IVContinuous Improvement Model Part VIIIConclusion

Part IPrimer Activity: Implementation RubricData-Driven Instruction & Assessment Complete the assessment rubric individually Share and discuss results with group

What are the areas of strength?What are the potential areas for growth?What results were surprising?

Think in terms ofStart doingStop doing Continue doing

Reviewing Key ThemesCultureFour framesCollaboration Key Collaboration SkillsData Team Roles & Responsibilities CollaborationReview the handoutFor each bulleted item, how do you encourage/promote each within your organization and/or school?Be prepared to report out to the groupCultureFour frames of reference in decision-making:Human resources (people within organization)Symbolic (culture)Structural (procedures & policies)Political (public)Review the handoutFor each bulleted item, what does each look like in your organization and/or school?Be prepared to report out to the group

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership (Bolman & Deal, 2003)10Launching a Data TeamWhat roles must the data team utilize to accomplish goals?Data Team Roles & Responsibilities1. Organizer of data for students (summariesdata binder)2. Person who sets the vision3. Task manager (accountable)4. Decide what matters5. ResearcherStatus ReportWhat have you been doing so far?Tell a Story DocumentCommon Language DocumentVision DocumentAssessment CalendarIn other wordsWhat has changed since the first training?

http://www.ndseed.k12.nd.us

Part IISLDS SectionsDistrictSchool TeacherStudentPostsecondary FeedbackTips and TricksUse Internet Explorer or Firefox; avoid ChromeDONT click on main browser arrowsClick small blue arrows within page (takes back one page)If parameters dont show up, click on arrow to close section and then reopenTo get back to main page, double click on PK-12To export a file, click on actions (left side of screen)Help videos are available (student directoryclick on studentclick academic dashboardclick on video camera)

15Lets Roll https://slds.ndcloud.govEnter log and password (right side of screen) as K-12 userDISREGARD user settings message (in red)Double click on PK-12STOP and wait for further directions!!

16Key Reports (refer to handout)School Snapshot (AdvancED)School Profile (AdvancED)ACT Summary (AdvancED)District School RosterNDUS Developmental CoursesStudent Directory (AdvancED)

What does each report show?What errors did you find?How could you utilize this report with the entire staff?

Be prepared to report out to groupPart IIIFormative v Summative AssessmentFormative v SummativeFormativePlanned practiceOccurs when content is being taughtInform teachers what students do and do not knowGET TWO (How is this being used?)Inform teachers about what student are ready to learn nextAllow for teachers to inform instructionSummativeMeasure grade level and/or proficiencyEnd of course (EOC) examsInterimDifferent intervals throughout the yearMeasure growthInform instruction Inform decision-making3 Strategies for Formative Assessment1. Clarifying, sharing, and understanding learning intentions and criteria for success (great objectives, starters, and closers)Getting the students to really understand what their classroom experience will be and how their success will be measured.2. Engineering effective classroom discussions, activities, and learning tasks that elicit evidence of learning (lesson design)Developing effective classroom instructional strategies that allow for the measurement of success.3. Providing feedback that moves learning forwardWorking with students to provide them the information they need to better understand problems and solutions.Embedded Formative Assessment (William, 2011)Formative Assessment FeedbackComment Only MarkingReduces level of concernMakes work about learningPlus, Minus, EqualsAllows students to compareFocuses on growth

Formative Assessment TechniquesPopsicle SticksExit TicketsWhite BoardCornersThink-Pair ShareFormative Assessment TechniquesTwo Stars and a WishCarousel BrainstormingABCD CardsBasketball DiscussionsPart IVContinuous Improvement ModelBig GoalsThe continuous improvement cycle is the process for using data.

Data from viewpoint and other sources are part of the analyze process which is step 1

The promise should align and support the goal 2011--26Practicing with Student DataReview the spreadsheet (handout)Utilize the continuous improvement modelFocus on:PredictionExplorationKey Ideas to Start:Label (understand) the headingsKeep student names hiddenUse pencilUse a prediction to make a deeper predictionStay away from the tangentPart VThe SEED Project: Day #3May 13th Reviewing assignments and key conversationsReviewing end of year dataTriangulating dataDeveloping 2014-15 SMART goals Finalizing 100 Day Plan (start of the 2014-15 school year)Identifying data process Write it down

The SEED Project: To Do Review ND SEED Websitehttp://www.ndseed.k12.nd.us/Reviewing assignments and key conversations; continue work on:Tell a Story DocumentCommon Language DocumentVision DocumentAssessment CalendarWriting the 100 Day Plan (start of the 2014-15 school year)Review survey dataMUST DO!! Survey DataReview survey data

What are the areas of strength?What are the potential areas for growth?What results were surprising?

Think in terms ofStart doingStop doing Continue doing

How will you share this data with your staff?

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

Casey Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach32Exit SlipWhat worked well?What would you change?What do you need now to move forward?

Questions?? Dr. Cory J SteinerE-mail: Cory.Steiner@k12.nd.us Twitter: @nddatastewardBlog: http://blogs.edutech.nodak.edu/corysteiner/Phone: 701-893-5087