Using Mi BLSi Data to Write a Gap
Using Mi. BLSi Data to Write a Gap Statement and a Cause for Gap May 17, 2011 Some material taken from Mi. BLSi Spring Data Review http: //miblsi. cenmi. org
Improving Decision-Making From Problem To Problem Solution Problem Solving Information Rob H. Horner, George Sugai, Teri Lewis-Palmer, & Anne W. Todd, 2005 Solution
How Mi. BLSi Work Can be Made Visible in Your School Improvement Plan • Examples: – Through references to data – Through strategies and activities related to the core principles of Response to Intervention, a Schoolwide Reading Model and Positive Behavior Supports – These should reflect the integrated nature of the work you are doing in reading and behavior • Non Examples: • “We will implement Mi. BLSi. ” • “We will get trained on Mi. BLSi. ”
Flow to the Study Phase CAUSE FOR GAP STATEMENT
Critical Features of Team Conversations During the Study Phase: • Have conversation that revolves around the data. • Have data available and organized in a central location (data binder, assessment booklet). • Ensure all team members are actively engaged in the data review process and conversation. • Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the data. • Note items for celebration to share with staff. • Document areas of need, action items, and plans.
Define Gap Statement and Dig Deeper to Identify a Precise Problem Statement What is our gap? Where are we compared to our objective(s)?
Review Progress Toward Previous Goal(s)/Objective(s), Strategies and Activities • What were our previous goals/objectives? – See School Improvement Plan • Have we met those goals/objectives yet? – For some grades (K and first) • Is the gap getting smaller, staying the same, or getting bigger? – Smaller for K and first, getting bigger in other grades, especially third. • Did we complete the strategies and activities to support attainment of each goal/objective? – We did not have the strategies and activities documented in a format that easily allowed us to monitor them.
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