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Data & Reporting Conference

“Keep Calm and Collect Data”

August 3-4, 2017

Statehouse Convention Center & Marriott (Downtown Little

Rock)

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2017 Data Conference Committee Members

Carmen Jordan ............................................... Research & TechnologyRenee Austin-Banks ................................ Public School AccountabilityDaniel Collier................................................... Research & TechnologyThomas Coy ............................................................. Learning ServicesKimberly Dupens ............................................ Research & TechnologyAlisa Moore ....................................... Fiscal & Administrative ServicesFrank Servedio ............................. Educator Effectiveness & Licensure

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

CONFERENCE ETIQUETTE As a courtesy to presenters and conference participants, please observe the following rules of conference etiquette:

Silence your electronic devices prior to entering sessions. Arrive a few minutes before each session begins.

CONCURRENT SESSION PRESENTERS Please use the laptop provided in your breakout room and not your own laptop. Do not tamper with or disconnect the computer or data projector connections.

CONFERENCE ATTIRE Attire for the conference is business casual.

CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS Your feedback is welcomed; please complete the online conference evaluation that will be sent to you at the close of the conference.

LOST AND FOUND Please remember to take all your belongings from the session rooms. If you find or lose an item, go to the registration desk.

NAME BADGES Please wear your name badge at all times. At the end of the conference, please recycle your badge holder and lanyard at the registration desk.

NOTE Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the meeting space.

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Arkansas Department of Education Data & Reporting ConferenceStatehouse Convention Center & Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE – August 3, 2017

8:00-3:00 Registration

9:00-9:20

GENERAL SESSION – GOVERNOR’S HALL IWelcome & Announcements .......................................................................................................................... Renee Austin-BanksOpening Address ............................................................................................................................................. Johnny Key, Commissioner

Arkansas Department of Education

Statehouse Convention Center Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)CARAWAY I, II, III FULTON IZARD POPE MILLER SALON A SALON B SALON C MANNING CONWAY

Concurrent Session I

9:30-10:159:30-11:05

Viewing Data through an

Accountability Lens

Presenter: Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin Ward

9:30-10:15COGNOS SIS

Reports Examples

Presenter: Joe Rapert

9:30-10:15Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures Presenter: UPDATE LATER

9:30-11:05New Cycle

Coordinator’s Training

Presenter: Missy Young, Nona Comer, & Larry Cunningham

9:30-10:15District FinancePresenter: Alisa

Moore

9:30-11:05#ARKidsCan

Code – Computer

Science Education

in Arkansas

Presenter: Anthony Owen

9:30-11:05ALE

Presenter: CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb, & Deborah Bales

9:30-10:15Special Education

School Age Reporting Cycles

2-7Presenter: Tammy Garrison

9:30-10:15Triand

Presenter: Ray Girdler

9:30-12:00Tier I

TrainingPresenter: Robyn Keen & Mike Mersten

Concurrent Session II

10:20-11:05

10:20-11:05State & Federal

ReportingPresenter: Titus Lindsey 10:20-12:00

Equity Assistance Center

Presenter: Oliver Dillingham

10:20-11:05CTE and

Concurrent Credit – The Course Code

ConnectionPresenter: Lesia

Edwards

10:20-12:00Finance Cycles

and Troubleshooting

TipsPresenter: UPDATE LATER

10:20-12:00Standards for Accreditation

- Preparing for the Cycle

2 ReportPresenter: UPDATE LATER

11:05-11:15 BREAK BREAK

Concurrent Session III

11:15-12:00

11:15-12:00Data Reporting

for English Learners

Presenter: Tricia Kerr

11:15-12:00How is Data Important in

CTE Improvement

Presenter: Maria Swicegood & Jim Short

11:15-12:00Digital

Learning Coding

Presenter: Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell

11:15-12:00Federal Programs

Presenter: UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith

11:15-12:00My

School Info

Presenter: Daniel Collier

11:15-12:00Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure

Presenter: Sandra Hurst

& Cheryl Reinhart

12:00-1:00 LUNCH

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Statehouse Convention Center Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)CARAWAY I, II, III FULTON IZARD POPE MILLER SALON A SALON B SALON C MANNING CONWAY

Concurrent Session IV1:05-1:50

Concurrent Session V1:55-2:40

1:05-1:50Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures Presenter: UPDATE LATER

1:05-1:50COGNOS SIS

Reports Examples


1:05-1:50Duplicate Enrollmen

t AuditPresenter: Alisa Moore & Tammi Rickert

1:05-1:50Using Health Data to Move

Student Achievement

ForwardPresenter: Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks

1:05-1:50Bus Transportation

Presenter: Brad Montgomery

1:05-1:50Data PrivacyPresenter: Ray Girdler

1:05-2:40Student

Fields for Cycle

Reporting

Presenter: Tiffany Hollomon & Patty Ellis

1:05-1:50Course Code Management

System/Course Approval

Presenter: Thomas Coy

1:05-1:50Special

Education Early Childhood Cycle

2-7 ReportingPresenter: Tammy Garrison

School ChoicePresenter: UPDATE LATER

1:55-2:40Federal

ProgramsPresenter: UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith

1:55-2:40Duplicate Enrollmen

t AuditPresenter:

Alisa Moore & Tammi Rickert

1:55-2:40Child

NutritionPresenter: Suzanne Davidson & Susie Ward

1:55-3:40#ARKidsCanCode –

Computer Science Education in

ArkansasPresenter: Anthony

Owen

1:55-2:40Triand

Presenter: Ray Girdler

1:55-2:40Special

Education Federal

ReportingPresenter: Jody Fields

1:55-2:40Migrant

EducationPresenter:

Wesley Roberts

2:40-2:55 BREAKBREAK

BREAK

Concurrent Session VI2:55-3:40

2:55-3:40ACT Aspire

Assessment DataPresenter: Hope Allen

2:55-4:30Web-Based SIS

TroubleshootingPresenter: Lynda Burt & Aaron Hughes

2:55-4:30Equity

Assistance Center

Presenter: Oliver Dillingham

2:55-3:40Child

NutritionPresenter: Suzanne Davidson 2:55-4:30

studentGPS/ASIS


2:55-3:40SPED

FinancePresenter: Chris Foley

2:55-3:45CTE and

Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection

Presenter: Lisa Edwards

2:55-3:45Data Issues for

Educator Effectiveness and

LicensurePresenter: Sandra

Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart

2:55-4:30Standards

for Accreditati

on – Preparing

for the Cycle 2 Report

Presenter: UPDATE LATERConcurrent

Session VII3:45-4:30

3:45-4:30New

Disproportionality Regulations

Presenter: Judy Fields

3:45-4:30Data

Reporting for English

LearnersPresenter: Tricia Kerr

3:45-4:30How is Data

Important in CTE Improvement


3:45-4:30District Finance

Presenter: Alisa Moore

3:45-4:30COGNOS SIS

Reports Examples


3:45-4:30Data Issues for

Educator Effectiveness and

LicensurePresenter: Sandra

Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart

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Arkansas Department of Education Data & Reporting ConferenceStatehouse Convention Center & Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE – August 4, 2017

8:00-11:00 Registration

9:00-9:20

GENERAL SESSION – EXHIBIT HALL AWelcome & Announcements .......................................................................................................................... Carmen JordanOpening Address ............................................................................................................................................. Dr. Eric Saunders, Assistant Commissioner

Division of Research & Technology Arkansas Department of Education

Statehouse Convention Center Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)CARAWAY I, II,

III FULTON IZARD POPE MILLER SALON A SALON B SALON C MANNING CONWAY


9:30-10:15

9:30-10:05Assessment and Course Codes for

SPEDPresenter: Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan Gray

9:30-11:05Data PrivacyPresenter: Ray Girdler

9:30-11:05Viewing Data

through an Accountability

LensPresenter: Renee Austin-Bank & Kevin Ward

9:30-11:05ALE

Presenter: CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb, & Deborah Bales

9:30-10:15SPED Finance

Presenter: Chris Foley 9:30-11:05Web-Based SIS Basics

Presenter: Jill Johnson & Reshmi Jose

9:30-10:15Digital

Learning Coding

Presenter: Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell

10:20-12:00

Section 504

Presenter: UPDATE LATER

9:30-11:05Bus

TransportationPresenter: Brad Montgomery

9:30-1:15Web-Based

SIS Troubleshooting

Presenter: Lynda Burt & Aaron Hughes


10:20-11:05

10:20-11:05New

Disproportionality

RegulationsPresenter: Judy Fields

Section 504Presenter: UPDATE LATER

10:20-11:05Course Code Management

System/Course Approval

Presenter: Thomas Coy

10:20-11:05Finance Cycles

and Troubleshoo

ting TipsPresenter: UPDATE LATER

10:20-11:05

Student Fields for

Cycle Reportin

gPresenter: Patty Ellis & Tiffany Hollomon

10:20-11:05Migrant

EducationPresenter: Wesley Roberts

11:05-11:15 BREAK BREAK


11:15-12:00

11:15-12:00Using Health Data to Move

Student Achievement

Presenter: Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks

11:15-12:00Data

Reporting for English Learners

Presenter: Tricia Kerr

11:15-12:00Assessment and Course Codes for

SPEDPresenter: Robin Stripling , Jody Fields, & Susan Gray

11:15-12:00State & Federal

ReportingPresenter: Titus Lindsey

11:15-12:00How is Data

Important in CTE Improvement


11:15-12:00ACT Aspire Assessment

DataPresenter: Hope Allen

11:15-12:00School Choice

Presenter: UPDATE LATER

11:15-12:00My

School Info


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CONFERENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

DAY 1 SESSIONS BREAKOUT SESSION I PRESENTATIONS

Viewing Data through an Accountability Lens .......................................... 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin Ward

Participants will learn how the Accountability Division views data as it relates to Federal and State reporting. School leaders and data teams will learn how to navigate the correction processes for ESSA Accountability, Graduation Rate, and the School Report Card. This learning opportunity will demonstrate how all of the correction processes link together to paint a data picture of schools and districts. This session is a must for school leaders and data teams responsible for validating all data that is used for Federal and State reporting, informing parents, stakeholders, and communities.

COGNOS SIS Reports Examples ................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Joe Rapert

This session will provide a look at various COGNOS reports, both student and financial, that can be used to validate data from the transactional system for state reporting.

Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures ....................................................... 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.UPDATE LATER

This session will cover anti-bullying laws and compliance procedures.

New Cycle Coordinators Training ............................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Missy Young (SMS), Nona Comer (FMS), & Larry Cunningham (SIS)

This session is designed for any new state reporting coordinator, whether new to a district or new to a position. The presenters will introduce all aspects of cycle reporting, as well as allow for specific questions from attendees to be answered.

District Finance........................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Alisa Moore

This session is for superintendents, bookkeepers and business managers. The session will focus on the Arkansas School Finance Manual for 2017-2018 school year.

#ARKidsCanCode – Computer Science Education in Arkansas .................. 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Anthony Owen

Arkansas Department of Education's Coordinator of Computer Science, Anthony Owen, will share information regarding the current status and future vision of the Computer Science educational initiative in Arkansas, including plans for future K-12 curriculum standards. Time will be allotted for Q&A.

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ALE .............................................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.CW Gardenhire & Deborah Bales

This session will provide information on ALE coding, data, finance, blueprint, program descriptions, on-site program match with descriptions, new rules, and new direction.

Special Education School Age Reporting Cycle 2-7 .................................... 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Tammy Garrison

This workshop will focus on the required School Age data elements to be submitted to the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) office for Cycles 2-7 reporting for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition, the workshop will provide information and instructions for reviewing the 2016-2017 Cycle 7 data in MySped Resource.

Triand ......................................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Ray Girdler

This class is for Counselors, Registrars, or any user who will be responsible for pulling or sending transcripts. Learn how to use Triand to search for and view student records containing demographic data, state and local assessments results, course history, current schedule and more. Learn how receive transcripts from another Arkansas school and send to a higher education institute. Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-80-107, using Triand to submit student records electronically to Arkansas schools is a requirement for all Arkansas public schools, regardless of grade level.

Tier I Training ............................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Robyn Keen & Mike Mersten

ACA §6-20-2204 requires Superintendents and bookkeepers to attend a minimum of 2 hours of annual training on school laws, expenditure of school funds, fiscal accountability, school finance, ethics, and financial accounting and reporting. This class meets the requirements of the law. Additionally, school districts are required to provide 2 hours of Tier II training. Some districts choose to use this course to meet that requirement.

BREAKOUT SESSION II PRESENTATIONS

State and Federal Reporting ................................................................... 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Titus Lindsey

An overview of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) State and Federal Reporting requirements using the Statewide Information System (SIS) data as the authoritative data source. The presentation is a generalized overview of state reporting efforts and data availability through ADE Data Center Statewide Information Systems Reports, Ad-Hoc Data Request and our newest data tool My School Info. It also included a brief introduction to federal reporting with emphasis on EDFacts/CSPR data collections from the state as approved through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Target audience is district, school or state personnel involved in the Statewide Information Systems data collection process. It is designed to show how the data is used to facilitate state and federal reporting

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Equity Assistance Center ......................................................................... 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Oliver Dillingham

This session will review state and federal reporting and deadlines, not limited to Equity Compliance, Constitutionality Protected Prayer, Student Handbooks and Discipline Policies, Minority Teacher and Administrator Recruitment Plans, and School Choice.

CTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection .................... 10:20 p.m. – 11:05 a.m.Lesia Edwards

Schools across the Arkansas are working with post-secondary partners to offer concurrent or dual enrollment credit opportunities for students. After aligning curriculum and cross-walking content standards comes the daunting task of deciding which course number to use for high school scheduling. Join Lesia Edwards as she outlines the efforts by the Department of Career Education to simplify CTE concurrent credit course coding and reporting.

Finance Cycles and Troubleshooting Tips ................................................ 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATER

This session will cover data fields within the FinancePLUS software that are reported in the state reporting cycles and will troubleshoot cycle errors and corrections. This session is for any users who enter data into the financial software.

Standards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 Report.............. 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATER

This session is for principals, counselors, registrars, or anyone who works with the accreditation report. There will be discussion around all aspects of the accreditation process.

BREAKOUT SESSION III PRESENTATIONS

Data Reporting for English Learners ........................................................ 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tricia Kerr

This session will detail how data will be collected from districts in regards to English Learners for 2017-18. EL funding will be dependent on data and information reported in eSchool and ACSIP this year. The speaker will address the requirement that every student enrolled in an Arkansas school completes the new common Arkansas Home Language Survey, screening for potential identification as an English Learner, eSchool data entry, and ACSIP expectations for districts in regards to English Learners

How is Data Important in Career and Technical Education Improvement? ......11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Maria Swicegood & Jim Short

This session will provide information on how data is collected for the eight secondary Perkins indicators. And how the use of this data can improve instruction for Career and Technical Education students. Moving from silos to a field of knowledge for the whole child.

Digital Learning Coding ............................................................................ 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell

This session will provide information related to Act 1280 “The Digital Learning Act”. Discussion will be centered on expectations for data entry and reporting.

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Federal Programs ..................................................................................... 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith

This session will review the reporting changes in the data collection process and data definitions related to such federal programs as Homeless and Safe Schools. The federal regulations governing the reporting requirements will also be discussed.

My School Info ......................................................................................... 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Daniel Collier

This session is for all school & district leaders who are new to My School Info. My School Info allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas. My School Info allows users to easily access information on schools and districts across the state. Some of the information available includes:

· School District Boundaries

· School Addresses and Contact Information

· Student and Staff Population Demographics

· Student Achievement

· District and State Financial Data

Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure ............................ 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart

This session will discuss accurate and reliable data associated with ESSA, Equitable Access to Excellent Educators, Educator Licensure, Course Codes, Job Codes, License Codes, Teacher Shortages and the Arkansas Qualified Teacher.

LUNCH ................................................................................... 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

BREAKOUT SESSION IV PRESENTATIONS

Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures ......................................................... 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.UPDATE LATER

This session will cover anti-bullying laws and compliance procedures.

COGNOS SIS Reports Examples ................................................................... 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Joe Rapert


Duplicate Enrollment Audit ........................................................................ 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Alisa Moore & Tammi Rickert

This session is for secretaries and registrars or anyone who does data entry/correction in eSchoolPLUS. This session will cover the Duplicate Enrollment auditing process, which is based on information submitted in SIS cycles (3, 5, and 6). There will also be discussion around examples of common issues encountered in the audit process.

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Using Health Data to Move Student Achievement ForARD ........................ 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks

Participants of this session will be provided an overview of student health information requirements in e-school; how to best utilize student health information to impact academic achievement; overview of funding sources that may be used to support school-based health programming including Medicaid Revenue (i.e., school nurse, health initiatives, physical education); basics on function and object coding for health costs.

Bus Transportation .......................................................................................1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Brad Montgomery

The session will cover the reporting requirements for data collection on school buses and transportation personnel. This will include all fiscal data on your buses and personnel information on any school bus drivers employed by the district.

Data Privacy ..................................................................................................1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Ray GirdlerData has become the new “gold standard” in the field today. Knowing how to maintain data privacy should be on top of everyone’s radar. This session will share practical tips and tools for all school and district leaders to meet this growing demand. Topics include:

FERPA 101 Data Security Best Practices Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services Data Breach Response Guidelines

Student Fields for Cycle Reporting ...............................................................1:05 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Patty Ellis & Tiffany Hollomon

This session will cover data fields within the eSchoolPLUS software that are reported in the state reporting cycles. This session is for any users who enter data into the eSchoolPLUS system.

Course Code Management System/Course Approval................................. 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Thomas Coy

Join the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Learning Services as they provide updates related to curriculum frameworks, course approvals, the course code management system, and other pertinent information.

Special Education Early Childhood Cycle 2-7............................................... 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Tammy Garrison

The workshop will focus on the required early childhood data elements to be submitted to the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) office for Cycles 2-7 reporting for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition, the workshop will provide information and instructions for reviewing the 2016-2017 Cycle 7 data in MySped Resource.

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BREAKOUT SESSION V PRESENTATIONS

School Choice .............................................................................................. 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.UPDATE LATER

The session will discuss "School Choice” procedures to administer the School Choice Act of 2015 and Opportunity School Choice.

Federal Programs ......................................................................................... 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith

This session will review the reporting changes in the data collection process and data definitions related to such federal programs as Safe Schools. The federal regulations governing the reporting requirements will also be discussed.

Duplicate Enrollment Audit ........................................................................ 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Alisa Moore

This session is for secretaries and registrars or anyone who does data entry/correction in eSchoolPLUS. This session will cover the Duplicate Enrollment auditing process, which is based on information submitted in SIS cycles (3, 5, and 6). There will also be discussion around examples of common issues encountered in the audit process.

Child Nutrition ............................................................................................. 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Suzanne Davidson & Susie Ward

This presentation will include: Child Nutrition (CN) Update for School Year 2017-18 – CN October Eligible Reporting, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), CN Direct Certification Portal, CN On-line Claim, CN Wellness Priority.

#ARKidsCanCode – Computer Science Education in Arkansas ................... 1:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Anthony Owen

Arkansas Department of Education's Coordinator of Computer Science, Anthony Owen, will share information regarding the current status and future vision of the Computer Science educational initiative in Arkansas, including plans for future K-12 curriculum standards. Time will be allotted for Q&A.

Triand ........................................................................................................... 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Ray Girdler

This class is for Counselors, Registrars, or any user who will be responsible for pulling or sending transcripts. Learn how to use Triand to search for and view student records containing demographic data, state and local assessments results, course history, current schedule and more. Learn how receive transcripts from another Arkansas school and send to a higher education institute. Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-80-107, using Triand to submit student records electronically to Arkansas schools is a requirement for all Arkansas public schools, regardless of grade level.

Special Education Federal Reporting Cycle ................................................. 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Jody Fields

Ever wonder how the data submitted to the state is used. Learn about the Special Education required reporting to the US Department of Education and its linkage to the data you report.

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Migrant Education ....................................................................................... 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Wesley Roberts

This session will discuss migrant student identification and reporting.

BREAKOUT SESSION VI PRESENTATIONS

ACT Aspire Assessment Data ....................................................................... 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Hope Allen

With the implementation of ACT Aspire it is important for schools to be familiar with the data the will receive and how it will be used in schools. Come learn how to read your ACT Aspire results. We will also discuss AIP requirements based on this data.

Web-Based SIS Troubleshooting ................................................................ 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Lynda Burt & Aaron Hughes

This session will provide SIS Cycle Coordinators valuable information to assist with troubleshooting errors in SIS for cycles 2-7. The session will contain information on verifying data accuracy before and during the cycle reporting process. This session will show the tools available to assist in the verification process during cycle reporting, such as using eSchoolPLUS searches, generating COGNOS reports, utilizing the SIS handbook, and downloading SIS tables.

Equity Assistance Center ............................................................................. 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Oliver Dillingham

This session will review state and federal reporting and deadlines, not limited to Equity Compliance, Constitutionality Protected Prayer, Student Handbooks and Discipline Policies, Minority Teacher and Administrator Recruitment Plans, and School Choice.

Child Nutrition ............................................................................................. 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Suzanne Davidson & Susie Ward

This presentation will include: Child Nutrition (CN) Update for School Year 2017-18 – CN October Eligible Reporting, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), CN Direct Certification Portal, CN On-line Claim, CN Wellness Priority.

studentGPS & ASIS ...................................................................................... 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Daniel Collier

This session will provide information on the Arkansas StudentGPS Dashboards & Arkansas Student Intervention System (ASIS). Participants will understand what data is available, functionality included within each system, and how to get their district/school started using these free resources. The session will also provide examples of how to use the data in practical ways to guide instructional decisions at all levels.

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SPED Finance ............................................................................................... 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Chris Foley

In this session, the ADE Special Education Unit (ADE/SEU) Finance Section will discuss updated procedures that will be implemented in the coming year. These procedures include the annual application and budget process, as well as monitoring and verifying the use of IDEA Part B flow-through funds to the local educational agencies (LEAs). This session would be appropriate for special education administrators, their administrative assistants, or bookkeepers who are responsible for special education budgets

CTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection ........................ 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Lesia Edwards

Schools across the Arkansas are working with post-secondary partners to offer concurrent or dual enrollment credit opportunities for students. After aligning curriculum and cross-walking content standards comes the daunting task of deciding which course number to use for high school scheduling. Join Lesia Edwards as she outlines the efforts by the Department of Career Education to simplify CTE concurrent credit course coding and reporting.

Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure ................................ 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart


Standards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 Report.................. 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.UPDATE LATER

This session is for principals, counselors, registrars, or anyone who works with the accreditation report. There will be discussion around all aspects of the accreditation process.

BREAKOUT SESSION VII PRESENTATIONS

New Disproportionality Regulations ........................................................... 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Judy Fields

The OSEP Disproportionality Regulations were released in December 2016. Learn about the requirements, how they can effect ALL Part B (ages 3-21) programs, and how to provide input on the state's implementation of the regulations.

Data Reporting for English Learners ........................................................... 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tricia Kerr

This session will detail how data will be collected from districts in regards to English Learners for 2017-18. EL funding will be dependent on data and information reported in eSchool and ACSIP this year. The speaker will address the requirement that every student enrolled in an Arkansas school completes the new common Arkansas Home Language Survey, screening for potential identification as an English Learner, eSchool data entry, and ACSIP expectations for districts in regards to English Learners

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How is Data Important in Career and Technical Education Improvement? .........3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Maria Swicegood & Jim Short


District Finance............................................................................................. 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Alisa Moore

This session is for superintendents, bookkeepers and business managers. The session will focus on the Arkansas School Finance Manual for 2017-2018 school year.

COGNOS SIS Reports Examples ................................................................... 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Joe Rapert


Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure .................................3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart


DAY 2 SESSIONS BREAKOUT SESSION I PRESENTATIONS

Assessment Course Codes for SPED .......................................................... 9:30 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan Gray

Do course codes and statewide assessment for students in special education classes cause confusion in your district? Would you like to make sure your district’s data submission will result in a clear Accreditation Report? If so, please join the ADE Assessment Unit and Special Education Unit in this session. You may submit a question prior to the presentation here: https://goo.gl/forms/qnncuFDnCf9hQxwK2

Data Privacy ............................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Ray GirdlerData has become the new “gold standard” in the field today. Knowing how to maintain data privacy should be on top of everyone’s radar. This session will share practical tips and tools for all school and district leaders to meet this growing demand. Topics include:

FERPA 101 Data Security Best Practices Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services Data Breach Response Guidelines

Viewing Data through an Accountability Lens .......................................... 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

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Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin WardParticipants will learn how the Accountability Division views data as it relates to Federal and State reporting. School leaders and data teams will learn how to navigate the correction processes for ESSA Accountability, Graduation Rate, and the School Report Card. This learning opportunity will demonstrate how all of the correction processes link together to paint a data picture of schools and districts. This session is a must for school leaders and data teams responsible for validating all data that is used for Federal and State reporting, informing parents, stakeholders, and communities.

ALE .............................................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb & Deborah Bales

This session will provide information on ALE coding, data, finance, blueprint, program descriptions, on-site program match with descriptions, new rules, and new direction.

SPED Finance .............................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Chris Foley

In this session, the ADE Special Education Unit (ADE/SEU) Finance Section will discuss updated procedures that will be implemented in the coming year. These procedures include the annual application and budget process, as well as monitoring and verifying the use of IDEA Part B flow-through funds to the local educational agencies (LEAs). This session would be appropriate for special education administrators, their administrative assistants, or bookkeepers who are responsible for special education budgets

Web-Based SIS Basics ................................................................................ 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Jill Johnson & Reshmi Jose

The Web-Based Statewide Information System (SIS) is a system developed by the Arkansas Department of Education’s Research and Technology Division to enable school districts to submit and certify data to the State. The system is used by school districts and education service cooperatives using eSchoolPLUS and FinancePLUS/eFinancePLUS software for Student Management System (SMS) and Financial Management System (FMS) respectively. This session is for SIS Coordinators.

Digital Learning Coding .............................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell

This session will provide information related to Act 1280 “The Digital Learning Act”. Discussion will be centered on expectations for data entry and reporting.

Section 504 ................................................................................................. 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.UPDATE LATER

This session will discuss serving students under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Bus Transportation .....................................................................................9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Brad Montgomery

The session will cover the reporting requirements for data collection on school buses and transportation personnel. This will include all fiscal data on your buses and personnel information on any school bus drivers employed by the district.

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Web-Based SIS Troubleshooting ............................................................... 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Lynda Burt & Aaron Hughes

This session will provide SIS Cycle Coordinators valuable information to assist with troubleshooting errors in SIS for cycles 2-7. The session will contain information on verifying data accuracy before and during the cycle reporting process. This session will show the tools available to assist in the verification process during cycle reporting, such as using eSchoolPLUS searches, generating COGNOS reports, utilizing the SIS handbook, and downloading SIS tables.

BREAKOUT SESSION II PRESENTATIONS

New Disproportionality Regulations ....................................................... 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Judy Fields

The OSEP Disproportionality Regulations were released in December 2016. Learn about the requirements, how they can effect ALL Part B (ages 3-21) programs, and how to provide input on the state's implementation of the regulations.

Section 504 ............................................................................................... 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.UPDATE LATER

This session will discuss serving students under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Course Code Management System/Course Approval.............................. 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Thomas Coy

Join the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Learning Services as they provide updates related to curriculum frameworks, course approvals, the course code management system, and other pertinent information.

Migrant Education ................................................................................... 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Wesley Roberts This session will discuss migrant student identification and reporting.

BREAKOUT SESSION III PRESENTATIONS

Using Health Data to Move Student Achievement Forward .................. 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks

Participants of this session will be provided an overview of student health information requirements in e-school; how to best utilize student health information to impact academic achievement; overview of funding sources that may be used to support school-based health programming including Medicaid Revenue (i.e., school nurse, health initiatives, physical education); basics on function and object coding for health costs.

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Data Reporting for English Learners......................................................... 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tricia Kerr

This session will detail how data will be collected from districts in regards to English Learners. EL funding will be dependent on data and information reported in eSchool and ACSIP this year. The speaker will address the requirement that every student enrolled in an Arkansas school completes the new common Arkansas Home Language Survey, screening for potential identification as an English Learner, eSchool data entry, and ACSIP expectations for districts in regards to English Learners

Assessment Course Codes for SPED ........................................................ 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan Gray

Do course codes and statewide assessment for students in special education classes cause confusion in your district? Would you like to make sure your district’s data submission will result in a clear Accreditation Report? If so, please join the ADE Assessment Unit and Special Education Unit in this session. You may submit a question prior to the presentation here: https://goo.gl/forms/qnncuFDnCf9hQxwK2

State and Federal Reporting ................................................................... 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Titus Lindsey

An overview of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) State and Federal Reporting requirements using the Statewide Information System (SIS) data as the authoritative data source. The presentation is a generalized overview of state reporting efforts and data availability through ADE Data Center Statewide Information Systems Reports, Ad-Hoc Data Request and our newest data tool My School Info. It also included a brief introduction to federal reporting with emphasis on EDFacts/CSPR data collections from the state as approved through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Target audience is district, school or state personnel involved in the Statewide Information Systems data collection process. It is designed to show how the data is used to facilitate state and federal reporting

How is Data Important in Career and Technical Education Improvement? ......11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Maria Swicegood & Jim Short


ACT Aspire Assessment Data ................................................................... 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Hope Allen

With the implementation of ACT Aspire it is important for schools to be familiar with the data the will receive and how it will be used in schools. Come learn how to read your ACT Aspire results. We will also discuss AIP requirements based on this data.

School Choice .......................................................................................... 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATER

The session will discuss "School Choice” procedures to administer the School Choice Act of 2015 and Opportunity School Choice.

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My School Info ......................................................................................... 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Daniel Collier

This session is for all school & district leaders who are new to My School Info. My School Info allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas. My School Info allows users to easily access information on schools and districts across the state. Some of the information available includes:

· School District Boundaries

· School Addresses and Contact Information

· Student and Staff Population Demographics

· Student Achievement

· District and State Financial Data

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Floor Plans

Statehouse Convention Center

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Floor Plans

Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)

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Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)

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To access the Conway Lecture Hall, enter the Conference Center. Take the elevator down one level to Level 2. Conway will be down the hall and to the right.

Data & Reporting ConferenceProfessional Development Verification Form

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017SESSION TITLE PRESENTER(S) PRESENTER’S INITIALS


Viewing Data through an Accountability Lens(1.5 hours)

Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin Ward

COGNOS SIS Reports Examples(.75 hours) Joe Rapert

Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures (.75 hours) UPDATE LATER

New Cycle Coordinator’s Training (1.5 hours)

Missy Young (SMS), Nona Comer (FMS), & Larry Cunningham (SIS)

District Finance(.75 hours) Alisa Moore

#ARKidsCanCode(1.5 hours) Anthony Owen

ALE(1.5 hours)

CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb, & Deborah Bales

Special Education School Age Reporting Cycle 2-7(.75 hours) Tammy Garrison

Triand(.75 hours) Ray GirdlerTier I Training(2 hours)

Robyn Keen & Mike Mersten


State & Federal Reporting(.75 hours) Titus Lindsey

Equity Assistance Center(1.5 hours) Oliver DillinghamCTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection(.75 hours) Lisa Edwards

Finance Cycles and Troubleshooting Tips(1.5 hours) UPDATE LATER

Standards for Accreditation - Preparing UPDATE LATERName: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

for the Cycle 2 Report (1.5 hours)

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017

SESSION TITLE PRESENTER(S) PRESENTER’S INITIALS


Data Reporting for English Learners(.75 hours) Tricia KerrHow is Data Important in CTE Improvement(.75 hours)

Maria Swicegood &Jim Short

Digital Learning Coding(.75 hours)

Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell

Federal Programs(.75 hours)

UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith

My School Info(.75 hours) Daniel CollierData Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure(.75 hours)

Sandra Hurst & Cheryl Reinhart

Concurrent Session IV

Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures (.75 hours) UPDATE LATERCOGNOS SIS Reports Examples(.75 hours) Joe Rapert

Duplicate Enrollment Audit(.75 hours)


Using Health Data to Move Student Achievement ForwARd (.75 hours) Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks

Bus Transportation(.75 hours) Brad MontgomeryData Privacy(.75 hours) Ray Girdler

Student Fields for Cycle Reporting(1.5 hours)

Patty Ellis &Tiffany Hollomon

Course Code Management System/Course Approval(.75 hours) Thomas CoySpecial Education Early Childhood Reporting (.75 hours) Tammy Garrison

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017


Concurrent Session V

School Choice(.75 hours) UPDATE LATERFederal Programs(.75 hours) Otistene SmithDuplicate Enrollment Audit(.75 hours)


Child Nutrition(.75 hours)

Suzanne Davidson & Susie Ward

#ARKidsCanCode(1.5 hours) Anthony Owen Triand(.75 hours) Roy GirdlerSpecial Education Federal Reporting(.75 hours) Jody FieldsMigrant Education(.75 hours) Wesley Roberts

Concurrent Session VI

ACT Aspire Assessment Data(.75 hours) Hope AllenWeb-Based SIS Troubleshooting(1.5 hours)

Lynda Burt & Aaron Hughes

Equity Assistance Center(1.5 hours) Oliver DillinghamChild Nutrition(.75 hours)

Suzanne Davidson & Susie Ward

StudentGPS/ASIS(1.5 hours) Daniel CollierSPED Finance (.75 hours) Chris FoleyCTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection(.75 hours) Lisa EdwardsData Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure(.75 hours)


Standards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 Report (1.5 hours) UPDATE LATER

Concurrent Session VII

New Disproportionality Regulations(.75 hours) Judy FieldsData Reporting for English Learners (.75 hours) Tricia KerrHow is Data Important in CTE Improvement(.75 hours)


Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

District Finance(.75 hours) Alisa Moore

COGNOS SIS Reports Examples(.75 hours) Joe RapertData Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure(.75 hours)


Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

Data & Reporting Conference

Professional Development Verification Form

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017SESSION TITLE PRESENTER(S) PRESENTER’S INITIALS


Assessment and Course Codes for SPED(1.5 hours)

Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan Gray

Data Privacy(.75 hours) Ray GirdlerViewing Data through an Accountability Lens(1.5 hours)

Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin Ward

ALE(1.5 hours)

Lori Lamb, CW Gardenhire, & Deborah Bales

SPED Finance(.75 hours) Chris Foley

Web-Based SIS Basics(1.5 hours)

Jill Johnson & Reshmi Jose

Digital Learning Coding(.75 hours)

Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell

Section 504(.75 hours) UPDATE LATER

Bus Transportation(.75 hours) Brad Montgomery

Web-Based SIS Troubleshooting(1.5 hours)

Lynda Burt & Aaron Hughes


New Disproportionality Regulations(.75 hours) Judy Fields

Section 504(.75 hours) UPDATE LATERCourse Code Management System/Course Approval(.75 hours) Thomas Coy

Migrant Education(.75 hours) Wesley Roberts

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________



Using Health Data to Move Student Achievement ForwARd (.75 hours)

Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks

Data Reporting for English Learners(.75 hours) Tricia KerrAssessment and Course Codes for SPED(.75 hours)

Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan Gray

State & Federal Reporting(.75 hours) Titus LindseyHow is Data Important in CTE Improvement(.75 hours)


ACT Aspire Assessment Data(.75 hours) Hope AllenSchool Choice(.75 hours) UPDATE LATERMy School Info(.75 hours) Daniel Collier

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

Door Prizes courtesy of:

Regions BankJill Johnson

Carmen Jordan

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