Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data Steward Bismarck, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction January 23 rd, 2014 Beginning the Conversation: Making Decisions.
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Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data Steward Bismarck, North Dakota
Department of Public Instruction January 23 rd, 2014 Beginning the
Conversation: Making Decisions the Right Way
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Norms Listen Learn Share Stay engaged
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Agenda Part I Introduction of the SLDS Part II Key Reports How
Could We Use This? DPI, School, and Teacher Part III
Conclusion
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Purpose The focus must be on moving from good to great Get a
little better every day It is about correctionand thencontinuous
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)
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The Data Movement Data is not newthe 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
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Why the Data Movement Has Failed Change is not comingit is
hereand it is continuous Failing to create short-term wins &
remember WIN (Whats Important Now) What is the WIN in your
organization? The answer has to be oSTUDENTS
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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
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Part I
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SLDS Sections Foundation is PowerSchool 1. Regional 2. State 3.
District 4. School 5. Teacher 6. Student 7. Postsecondary
Feedback
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State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS)
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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
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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)
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http://nces.ed.gov/Programs/SLDS 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
Goals of Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems
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Tool for Analyzing Data How are we doing? 1.Compared to Self
Grade Level, Sub Groups, Trends 2. Compared to Others National,
State, Similar Schools 3.Compared to Absolutes Standards, Cut
Scores, Scale Scores, Readiness Michael Fullan
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Analyzing Data -Creating Information and Avoiding DRIP (Data
Rich Information Poor) -So What, Now What Syndrome 1.Drill Down
2.Go Visual 3.Export
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Part II
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Key Reports for Collaboration
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Assessment Inventory An inventory listing of all assessments
available in the SLDS by school year and school.
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ACT Summary District and school composite and subject score ACT
results for a selected school year, school and grade enrolled.
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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School Profile Report Purpose: Provides an overview of
enrollment, attendance, and NDSA results
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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School Snapshot Provides school-level enrollment and academic
summary
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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NDSA Assessment Trend Shows NDSA trend data over the course of
multiple years by level of proficiency
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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District School Roster Provides individual student data for all
teachers in a school district
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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NWEA Teacher Report A listing of students per teacher and class
that give the NWEA test information consisting of RIT rantges and
goal descriptors
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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Student Directory Report Purpose: Displays student proficiency
details selectable by school year, grade, school, proficiency
level, and student demographics
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Student Directory: Triggers and/or Conversation Starters The
report contains: Class schedule Grades Assessment scores Program
information Attendance College and career readiness
Transcripts
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The Student Dashboard
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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Student College Readiness Analysis Listing of college ready
students
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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NDUS Developmental Courses A list of students requiring
remediation upon entering the NDUS system
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Rubber Meets the Road Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
District/SchoolTeacher
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Next Steps (continued) Small Schools (Class B) Consider
training AdvancED team (or other teams) in school Acquire logs for
teachers Teachers access SLDS account to see if it works properly
Put plan in place to train teachers on SLDS and use of data Begin
to identify now what strategies as teachers begin utilizing
data
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Next Steps (continued) Big Schools (Class A) Acquire logs for
administrators, directors/coordinators, and counselors Determine
proper rights for individuals Individuals access SLDS account to
see if it works properly Get formal training on the SLDS Identify
next steps for use of SLDS including adding key teachers from
individual buildings Consider training AdvancED team (or other
team) in individual schools
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Final Thoughts Have a genuine appreciation for the effort and
commitment that everyone makes because together, we shall succeed.
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