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Beginning the Conversation: Making Decisions the Right Way. Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data Steward Bismarck, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction January 23 rd , 2014. Norms. Listen Learn Share Stay engaged. Agenda. Part I Introduction of the SLDS Part II Key Reports
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Beginning the Conversation: Making Decisions the Right Way Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data Steward Bismarck, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction January 23rd, 2014
Norms • Listen • Learn • Share • Stay engaged
Agenda • Part I • Introduction of the SLDS • Part II • Key Reports • How Could We Use This? • DPI, School, and Teacher • Part III • Conclusion
Purpose • The focus must be on moving from good to great • Get a little better every day • It is about correction…and then…continuous improvement • Stockdale Paradox • ‘Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality whatever they might be’ Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't (Collins, 2001)
The ‘Data’ Movement • Data is not new…the 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
Why the ‘Data’ Movement Has Failed • Change is not coming…it is here…and it is continuous • Failing to create short-term wins & remember… • WIN (What’s Important Now) • What is the ‘WIN’ in your organization? • The answer has to be… • STUDENTS
Jigsaw Collaboration Activity • Break into groups of four • Divide the article into equal sections • Read your section of the article ‘Which Came First: The Data or the Decision?’ • Share your section with the group • Discuss article • Share out themes with group
SLDS Sections • Foundation is PowerSchool • Regional • State • District • School • Teacher • Student • Postsecondary Feedback
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 is now electronic • School improvement binder is now electronic
North Dakota Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) • SLDS is a cooperative project between: • Information Technology Department (ITD) • Department of Public Instruction(DPI) • North Dakota University System (NDUS) • Department of Commerce • Department of Career and Technical Education • Job Service of North Dakota • Education Technology Council (ETC) • Department of Health • Department of Human Services • Elements for education (K-12 and higher education), training, and employment programs • For K-12, provides data for: • Program evaluation • Student evaluation • Student programming (next day availability)
Goals of Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems • Evaluate teacher programs to improve instruction • Assess if graduates have skills to succeed in postsecondary and/or workforce • Simplify local, state, and federal reporting • Support data-driven decision-making for all educators http://nces.ed.gov/Programs/SLDS
Tool for Analyzing Data • How are we doing? • Compared to SelfGrade Level, Sub Groups, Trends • 2. Compared to Others • National, State, Similar Schools • Compared to Absolutes • Standards, Cut Scores, Scale Scores, Readiness • Michael Fullan
Analyzing Data • -Creating Information and Avoiding DRIP • (Data Rich Information Poor) • -So What, Now What Syndrome • Drill Down • Go Visual • Export
Assessment Inventory • An inventory listing of all assessments available in the SLDS by school year and school.
ACT Summary • District and school composite and subject score ACT results for a selected school year, school and grade enrolled.
School Profile Report • Purpose: Provides an overview of enrollment, attendance, and NDSA results
School Snapshot • Provides school-level enrollment and academic summary
NDSA Assessment Trend • Shows NDSA trend data over the course of multiple years by level of proficiency
District School Roster • Provides individual student data for all teachers in a school district
NWEA Teacher Report • A listing of students per teacher and class that give the NWEA test information consisting of RIT rantges and goal descriptors
Student Directory Report • Purpose: Displays student proficiency details selectable by school year, grade, school, proficiency level, and student demographics
Student Directory: Triggers and/or Conversation Starters • The report contains: • Class schedule • Grades • Assessment scores • Program information • Attendance • College and career readiness • Transcripts