School Advisory Council Training

1. School Advisory Council Training Presented by the Office of Continuous Quality Improvement Strategic Planning School Board of Broward County, Florida Welcome- The main objective of this workshop is to give participants background knowledge needed to understand terminology, sources of data, how to look at data and most importantly how it is used in the school improvement process. Welcome- The main objective of this workshop is to give participants background knowledge needed to understand terminology, sources of data, how to look at data and most importantly how it is used in the school improvement process.

2. DATA DRIVENDECISIONMAKING

4. 6A-1.09981 Implementation of Florida�s System of School Improvement and Accountability Policy Guidance. Accountability for student learning is the key focus of Florida�s system of school improvement. Results from the statewide assessment program required by Section 229.57, Florida Statutes, shall form the basis of Florida�s system of school improvement and account-ability. Student achievement data from FCAT shall be used to establish both proficiency levels and annual progress for individual students, schools, districts, and the state Point out -- it�s the KEY FOCUS of school improvement Point out -- FCAT shall be USED� proficiency levels and annual progress Policy Guidance. Accountability for student learning is the key focus of Florida�s system of school improvement. Results from the statewide assessment program required by Section 229.57, Florida Statutes, shall form the basis of Florida�s system of school improvement and account-ability. Student achievement data from FCAT shall be used to establish both proficiency levels and annual progress for individual students, schools, districts, and the state Point out -- it�s the KEY FOCUS of school improvement Point out -- FCAT shall be USED� proficiency levels and annual progress

5. Planning Cycle (PDSA) Sterling Process connection The School Improvement Plan process is a PDSA.Sterling Process connection The School Improvement Plan process is a PDSA.

6. Objectives

7. What is Data? Basic information used in research. We need to organize data collected to make it meaningful and turn it into knowledge. Data allows us to build a foundation for change. We need to organize data collected to make it meaningful and turn it into knowledge. Data allows us to build a foundation for change.

8. The Importance of Data Provides the focus to make good decisions Allows us to work effectively Improves school processes Measures impact of strategies implemented Remember: All those numbers are children

9. Data Analysis �What gets measured gets done.� Agree or disagree?Agree or disagree?

10. Data Analysis Data reveals strengths and weaknesses Data reveals where we need to do better Data reveals where to make changes Data almost always point to action Data is the enemy of comfortable routines Data may result in retribution When research reveals the facts --- ACTION must follow When research reveals the facts --- ACTION must follow

11. Data and School Improvement Effective schools frequently monitor progress Schools need to be results focused and data driven School Advisory Councils need accurate data on what is happening at the school to make decisions Schools must have a systematic way of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and using data All staff must be collectors and interpreters of data Data Makes the Difference With School Reform by Victoria Bernhardt, Director of the Education for the Future Initiative, sponsored by the Pacific Bell Foundation Effective Schools: �Schools that utilize and analyze information about their school communities make better decisions about what to change and how to institutionalize systemic change. Schools that understand the needs of their clientele -- the students -- are more successful in implementing changes and remain more focused during implementation. Additionally, schools that use data understand the effectiveness of their reform effort, those that don�t can only assume. Results focused and data driven: �Schools that are committed to improvement must analyze existing data. They also must collect and analyze additional data in order to understand: The current & future needs of the school, students, parents, teachers and the community How well the current processes meet these clients� needs The ways in which the school and community are changing The root causes of problems The types of educational programs & expertise needed in the future� SAC needs accurate data: The use of data can make an enormous difference in school reform efforts replaces hunches & hypotheses with facts identify the root causes of programs (solve problem, not symptom) assess needs to target important issues know if goals are being accomplished determine if we are walking our talk understand the impact of efforts, processes and progress continuously improve all aspects of the learning organization Data Makes the Difference With School Reform by Victoria Bernhardt, Director of the Education for the Future Initiative, sponsored by the Pacific Bell Foundation Effective Schools: �Schools that utilize and analyze information about their school communities make better decisions about what to change and how to institutionalize systemic change. Schools that understand the needs of their clientele -- the students -- are more successful in implementing changes and remain more focused during implementation. Additionally, schools that use data understand the effectiveness of their reform effort, those that don�t can only assume. Results focused and data driven: �Schools that are committed to improvement must analyze existing data. They also must collect and analyze additional data in order to understand: The current & future needs of the school, students, parents, teachers and the community How well the current processes meet these clients� needs The ways in which the school and community are changing The root causes of problems The types of educational programs & expertise needed in the future� SAC needs accurate data: The use of data can make an enormous difference in school reform efforts replaces hunches & hypotheses with facts identify the root causes of programs (solve problem, not symptom) assess needs to target important issues know if goals are being accomplished determine if we are walking our talk understand the impact of efforts, processes and progress continuously improve all aspects of the learning organization

12. Show Me the Data!

13. Try these� DWH - Virtual Counselor DWH - Web Queries DWH - Web Reports (Benchmarks) DOE - School Accountability Report (Grades) DOE - FCAT Reading & Math (All) & (AYP) DOE - FCAT Writing DOE - Florida Indicators Report Research & Eval - Program Evaluations Research & Eval - Research Reports DWH - web/dwh DOE - http://www.fldoe.org Research & Eval - Go to Browardschools.com and select DepartmentsDWH - web/dwh DOE - http://www.fldoe.org Research & Eval - Go to Browardschools.com and select Departments

14. How SAC uses Data To assist in� Implementing the School Improvement Plan Monitoring SIP Strategies Evaluating strategies/educational programs Providing accountability information Revising SIP strategies School Advisory Council Data should be used to drive instruction and set achievement goals that will include aligning resources Decisions should not be made on hunches -- you need the facts. �A child miseducated is a child lost.� John F. Kennedy School Advisory Council Data should be used to drive instruction and set achievement goals that will include aligning resources Decisions should not be made on hunches -- you need the facts. �A child miseducated is a child lost.� John F. Kennedy

15. The key� ACTION, ACTION, ACTION Knowing is not enough� Disaggragation of data is just the beginning to finding the gaps or problems; it is not the solution.ACTION, ACTION, ACTION Knowing is not enough� Disaggragation of data is just the beginning to finding the gaps or problems; it is not the solution.

16. Resources

17. Districtwide Testing Handbook http://web/testingassessment/contents.htm Glossary Score Types Test Interpretation Rules & Guidelines

18. Office of Research & Evaluation

19. ETS - Data Warehouse Dr. Phyllis Chasser Data Warehouse (754) 321-0377 http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/dwh Or web/dwh

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