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Elmore County Schools Data-Driven Decisions (D 3) for Teaching, Learning, and Leading INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

Elmore County Schools Data-Driven Decisions (D 3) for Teaching, Learning, and Leading INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Welcome and Introductions • Gayle Clement, Consultant • Chris O’Neal, University of Virginia •

Welcome and Introductions • Gayle Clement, Consultant • Chris O’Neal, University of Virginia • On behalf of ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education • Tell us about you… § Name / Role / Grade Level INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Agenda • • Welcome and Introductions Overview of Data-Driven Decision (D 3) Making Accountability

Agenda • • Welcome and Introductions Overview of Data-Driven Decision (D 3) Making Accountability Measures and Local Response Components of D 3 Confluent Elmore County Trends Reflections on Elmore D 3 Progress Next Steps / Wrap-Up INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Anticipated Outcomes • Understand key components of effective Data. Driven Decision (D 3) Making;

Anticipated Outcomes • Understand key components of effective Data. Driven Decision (D 3) Making; • Understand the key issues for leading D 3; • Understand the importance of data transparency and safety; • Discuss Elmore County issues • Understand Confluent • Strategize for future plans INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Ground Rules • Confidentiality (Data Safety and Transparency) • Unified Effort • Openness and

Ground Rules • Confidentiality (Data Safety and Transparency) • Unified Effort • Openness and Willingness • Trust • Professional Courtesy • Relaxed Atmosphere • If you’re here, then be here… INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Personal Commitments • We want changes in our classrooms, so those start with US;

Personal Commitments • We want changes in our classrooms, so those start with US; • The School Improvement Mechanic Model – What’s that noise? • Make it a goal to leave today and decide to tackle one tough change that’s been in the back of your mind INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Agenda • • Welcome and Introductions Overview of Data-Driven Decision (D 3) Making Accountability

Agenda • • Welcome and Introductions Overview of Data-Driven Decision (D 3) Making Accountability Measures and Local Response Components of D 3 Confluent Elmore County Trends Reflections on Elmore D 3 Progress Next Steps / Wrap-Up INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

What is D 3? A strategic system of teaching and management practices that uses

What is D 3? A strategic system of teaching and management practices that uses student information to impact classroom practice and achievement INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

NCLB ≠ D 3 • True D 3 is not to be confused with

NCLB ≠ D 3 • True D 3 is not to be confused with an NCLB mandate • Differences: § NCLB – focuses primarily on end-of-year summative data § D 3 – a systemic process relating student information, instructional practice, professional development, and leadership INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Essential Elements of D 3 • A successful D 3 process includes: § Good

Essential Elements of D 3 • A successful D 3 process includes: § Good baseline data; § Measurable instructional goals; § Frequent formative assessments; § Thoughtful use of summative data; § Professional Learning Communities; § Focused Instructional Interventions at all levels INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Frequent formative assessments Professional learning communities rooted in student information Making instructional changes Scott

Frequent formative assessments Professional learning communities rooted in student information Making instructional changes Scott Mc. Leod INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology MEASURABLE INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS GOOD BASELINE DATA Essential Elements of D 3

Why this? Why now? • How do we respond when we have evidence that

Why this? Why now? • How do we respond when we have evidence that our students are not learning? • What are the assessment procedures currently in place in our district? • How do we get data back to our teachers? • How long does it take us to get that data back to them? Adapted from the American School Board Journal/April 2005 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Why this? Why now? • Do we have procedures in place to act on

Why this? Why now? • Do we have procedures in place to act on the data in a prompt way? • How do students who need help actually get it? • How do teachers whose results show that they need help get that help as well? • Are our district and school goals focused and aligned across the board? Adapted from the American School Board Journal/April 2005 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

A school leader’s job? www. eds. com INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working

A school leader’s job? www. eds. com INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

A D 3 Leader… • Defines available data, ensures access to data, analyzes data;

A D 3 Leader… • Defines available data, ensures access to data, analyzes data; • Develops long-range and short-range goals/actions based on needs; • Makes necessary changes in policy, staffing, programs, etc. to ensure focus on needs and alignment of efforts. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

A D 3 Leader… • Encourages data transparency and safety; • Builds and supports

A D 3 Leader… • Encourages data transparency and safety; • Builds and supports learning communities; • Makes tough decisions to ensure alignment of all of the above. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Data- Driven Decision Making How are decisions made in the district? Board Mandates? State

Data- Driven Decision Making How are decisions made in the district? Board Mandates? State and Federal Policy? Grade Level Assessment Data? Cabinet Meetings? http: //www. ncrel. org/datause/howto/guidebook. pdf INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Community Demands?

Alignment for Results Data-Informed Other See Handout Meetings – Two Scenarios § Cabinet/Central Office

Alignment for Results Data-Informed Other See Handout Meetings – Two Scenarios § Cabinet/Central Office § Faculty Meetings INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

D 3 from the School Perspective Administrative Meetings Focused on Progress Toward Goals School

D 3 from the School Perspective Administrative Meetings Focused on Progress Toward Goals School Improvement Goals are Based on Summative & Formative Data Staff Meetings Focused on Strategies for Improvement School Communications are Focused on Goal Attainment & Progress Professional Development is Based on Teacher Practice & Student Data How Decisions are Made in D 3 Schools Grading Systems Based on Performance Criteria and Data Reports Assign Teachers Based on Student Needs INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Local Response How do you and others know … if what you are currently

Local Response How do you and others know … if what you are currently doing for students makes a difference with respect to what you want them to learn? Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Data Sources • On post-it notes, write down sources from which you collect data

Data Sources • On post-it notes, write down sources from which you collect data (i. e. , DIBELS, Project Rubrics, Attendance, Behavior Reports, etc. ) INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Multiple Measures of Data • Demographics • Perceptions • Student learning • School processes

Multiple Measures of Data • Demographics • Perceptions • Student learning • School processes Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L.

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Enrollment, attendance, drop -out rate, ethnicity, gender, grade-level Student Learning Data INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Perceptions Data

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L.

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Perceptions of learning environment, values and beliefs, attitudes, observations Student Learning Data INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Perceptions Data

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L.

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Standardized tests, norm/ criterionreferenced tests, teacher observations of abilities, authentic assessments Student Learning Data INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Perceptions Data

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Descriptions of school processes and

Multiple Measures of Data Demographic Data School Processes Data Descriptions of school processes and programs Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Student Learning Data INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Perceptions Data

2 Way Analysis Demographic Data Demographics by Student Learning Example: Is there a relationship

2 Way Analysis Demographic Data Demographics by Student Learning Example: Is there a relationship between attendance and standardized achievement results? Student Learning Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

3 Way Analysis Demographic Data Demographics by Student Learning and Processes Example: What are

3 Way Analysis Demographic Data Demographics by Student Learning and Processes Example: What are the differences in student learning results based on who the students are and the reading program they receive? School Processes Data Student Learning Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Multiple Measures of Data All four areas must be considered. Demographic Data Perceptions Data

Multiple Measures of Data All four areas must be considered. Demographic Data Perceptions Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Student Learning Data INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Multiple Measures – Key Issues • The data we gather and analyze must be

Multiple Measures – Key Issues • The data we gather and analyze must be focused on the purpose of improving instruction for better student results. • Schools cannot use summative student achievement measures alone for continuous school improvement without context. • District level staff must ensure that systemwide efforts are aligned. Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Multiple Measures – Key Issues • If we want to get different results, we

Multiple Measures – Key Issues • If we want to get different results, we have to change the system that creates the results. • Multiple measures can determine the difference between a “problem” and a “condition. ” Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Thoughts from Lunch • “Bring up AR again” • Guideline for program implementation •

Thoughts from Lunch • “Bring up AR again” • Guideline for program implementation • Good, quick read for Data – Data Wise, Schmoker’s and Bernhardt’s work • Morning review/afternoon INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

D 3 Article • Data-Driven Teachers by Dr. Scott Mc. Leod • Any feedback

D 3 Article • Data-Driven Teachers by Dr. Scott Mc. Leod • Any feedback – table discussion • Share with large group • Share with teachers at a faculty meeting INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Thoughts • • Vertical conversations Vertical teacher site visits Continuity of programs Others…? INTERNATIONAL

Thoughts • • Vertical conversations Vertical teacher site visits Continuity of programs Others…? INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

CONFLUENT INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

CONFLUENT INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Break Time • Stretch, drink coffee, but also share critical issues • Be ready

Break Time • Stretch, drink coffee, but also share critical issues • Be ready to ask for new topics that need to be addressed (we’ll keep it anonymous) INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

“People without information cannot act. People with information cannot help but act. ” Ken

“People without information cannot act. People with information cannot help but act. ” Ken Blanchard INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Professional Learning Communities Collaborative Problem Solving “We must acknowledge that schools would perform better

Professional Learning Communities Collaborative Problem Solving “We must acknowledge that schools would perform better if teachers worked in focused, supportive teams…” Schmoker INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

D 3 and Learning Communities • Gives purpose to teaming and collaboration; • Defines

D 3 and Learning Communities • Gives purpose to teaming and collaboration; • Defines the discussion; • Turns conversation into action. • ASCD “How to Produce Results” INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Thoughts • Positive reactions – what worked in the video? • Is this feasible

Thoughts • Positive reactions – what worked in the video? • Is this feasible to implement in your school(s)? INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Check-In Group Discussion • A successful D 3 process includes: § Good baseline data;

Check-In Group Discussion • A successful D 3 process includes: § Good baseline data; § Measurable instructional goals; § Frequent formative assessments; § Thoughtful use of summative data; § Professional Learning Communities; § Focused Instructional Interventions at all levels INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Reflections • Action Planning § Informal § Important § Bring back next session INTERNATIONAL

Reflections • Action Planning § Informal § Important § Bring back next session INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

One Tough Change • Earlier, we asked you to think about one tough change

One Tough Change • Earlier, we asked you to think about one tough change you’ll commit to making when you leave… share it. • What data do you have, or would you collect, that would affirm that this is a good decision? INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Thank you • Questions • Next Steps INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working

Thank you • Questions • Next Steps INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Ensuring School Planning • “The single most important event of the school year is

Ensuring School Planning • “The single most important event of the school year is the time we set aside for improvement planning. As goes planning, so goes the school's chances for improvement that year. " Mike Schmoker "The Results Fieldbook" INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

“In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. ” Henry David

“In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. ” Henry David Thoreau INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

“Why bother doing it right if we’re not sure we’re doing the right thing?

“Why bother doing it right if we’re not sure we’re doing the right thing? ” Peter Drucker INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

“Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past

“Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. ” John F. Kennedy INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

Examining Student Work • ". . . Success in student learning is increased by

Examining Student Work • ". . . Success in student learning is increased by having teachers closely examine student work, by using data to guide decisions about staff learning and student instruction, and by having teachers work together continually to tackle shared problems. ” Joan Richardson, NSDC INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

“People without information cannot act. People with information cannot help but act. ” Ken

“People without information cannot act. People with information cannot help but act. ” Ken Blanchard INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

 • “It is time we acknowledge that organizations demonstrate their assumptions about their

• “It is time we acknowledge that organizations demonstrate their assumptions about their fundamental purpose not through the words of finely crafted mission statements, but in the actions that dominate their day-to-day activities. Our real missions are communicated not by what we say, but by what we do. ” Rick Du. Four INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology

“Making decisions based on data is a little like being a detective. Good data

“Making decisions based on data is a little like being a detective. Good data analysis requires asking lots of questions, uncovering more and more information and revisiting hypotheses along the way until a complete picture, supported by facts, unfolds. ” Victoria Bernhardt INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology