Home Base Overview/Orientation May 20, 2013
Dec 30, 2015
What is Home Base and what will it do?
Every user will have one password to enter only one time to access resources and tools.
Home Base is an online tool for teaching and learning.
Why Home Base?• Improving teacher
effectiveness by providing tools aligned to NC’s Standard Course of Study that promote efficiency by connecting grade books, lessons, instructional resources, and assessments
• Ensuring daily parent access to student grades and assignments
• Providing time saving tools that give ongoing data, results, and recommendations to teachers and students
Instructional Improvement System (IIS)
Student Information
System (SIS)
Tools for Information
and Data
Tools for Teaching and Learning
Home Base is One Technology Platform with two key functions:
AssessmentStudent
Information and Learner
Profile
Instructional Design,
Practice & Resources
Data Analysis
and Reporting
Information
a simpler, better information system to replace NC WISE
Integrated Instructional Solution
a new standards-aligned tool for instruction, assessment and data analysis
Effectiveness
a simpler, better online evaluation system and new professional development system
Information Instruction
Educator Effectiveness:
Evaluation and Professional
Development
Test NavSummativeAssessment
OpenClassCollaboration
SchoolnetInstructional Tools andAssessment
PowerSchoolStudent Information
TruenorthlogicEvaluation and PD
Student Information
System (SIS)
Instructional Improvement System (IIS)
Student Information & Learner Profile
• Teachers takes attendance, enters grades, checks students’ performance• Nurse checks immunizations and tracks daily medications• Counselor discusses performance with parents, reviews graduation goals
with student• Superintendent views PMR and reports on demographics, dropout rates and
appropriates funding• Principal reviews disciplinary action while discussing with parents
Student Information System-Parent and Student Portals
• Increase the Communication Between School and Home− Parent Single Login− Student Login
Parent Portal
• Parent Single Login– Allows parents to log in once and view all
their children’s work assignments and progress
– Parents can be kept up to date with their child’s progress
– Parents create their own user name and password
– Continuous communication between school and home
Provides Student Ownership of Learning
• View Student Work and Assignment Grades from Teacher Gradebook
• No Surprises!
Provides Student Ownership of Learning
• Access Student Grades and Assignments• View Absences and Tardies
Scaffolds Communication and Ongoing Awareness
• Parents Can Subscribe to the icalshare Calendar• Updates with Assignments and Scores
PowerTeacher Gradebook
• Setup Gradebook• Setup Categories• Grade Setup• Teacher Defined Codes• Comment Bank
PowerTeacher Gradebook
• Create Assignments• Auto Fill • Exempt Codes• Missing Codes• Late Assignments
PowerTeacher Gradebook
• Communication with Parents and Students• Classroom Rules; Class Expectations
PowerTeacher Gradebook
• Missing Assignments• Individual Student Reports• Multi Schedule Report• Final Grade & Verification Report• Student Roster• Standards Reports
Lesson PlansInstructional Design, Practice & Resources
• Find sample lesson plans, units, resources
• Create lesson plans and link to appropriate resources
• Differentiate lessons for students
• Access Open Education Resources
• Search for assessment items/tasks
• Create, administer, and score assessments at classroom, school, and district levels
• Administer statewide assessments
• Formative Assessment Strategies and Resources
Assessment
• Customizable views
• Role-based Information
• Multiple Data Comparisons
• Attendance
• Grades
• Test Scores
• Discipline
Data Analysis & Reporting
• Easy step-by-step interface
• Integrated feedback analysis
• Building level administrators can assign rights to others for certain parts of the process
Educator Evaluation
• View, register for, participate in PD
• Get suggestions for PD based on class performance or observation/evaluation data
• Implement educator evaluation processes
Professional Development System Features
Sample Mathematics Resources
Summary: This site comprises six lesson activities including the definition of a fraction, equivalent fractions, addition of fractions, and multiplication of fractions. Students may respond online to get immediate feedback, or they can work the examples on grid paper.
Who Wants Pizza? A Fun Way to Learn About Fractions
Exploring Linear Data
Standards:• CCSS.Math.Content.8.SP.A.1• CCSS.Math.Content.8.SP.A.2• CCSS.Math.Content.8.SP.A.3• CCSS.Math.Content.HSS-ID.B.6c
Standards:• CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3a• CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3b• CCSS.Math.Content.4.NF.B.3a • CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.A.1• CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.A.2• CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.4a
Summary: Students model linear data in a variety of settings that range from car repair costs to sports to medicine. Students work to construct scatterplots, interpret data points and trends, and investigate the notion of line of best fit.
Sample Social Studies Resources
Summary:
Lesson plan from Asia Society aligned to
Comparative Religious Teachings
Zimmermann Telegram
Standards:• NCES WH.H.7.1 & AH 2 6.2
Standards:• NCES WH.H.2.4 & 2.5
Summary:
Lesson plan from National Archives
STEM Resources(Science, Technology, Engineering, &Mathematics)
Faucet Flow Rate • Students conduct experiments to
determine the flow rate of faucets by timing how long it takes to fill gallon jugs. They do this for three different faucet flow levels (quarter blast, half blast, full blast), averaging three trials for each level.
• Standards:– CCSS.Math.Content.8.SP.A.1– CCSS.Math.Content.8.SP.A.2– NCES.8.E.1.4
Marble Ride• In this STEM lesson plan
students design a roller coaster ride for a marble with the goal of having it travel as slow as possible.
• Standards:– CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.8– NCES.3.P.1.1– NCES.3.P.1.3– NCES.5.P.1.1
Purchased Resources
Initial Content
• Science and Social Studies Assessment Items [9,600 items]
• Science and Social Studies [~10,000 resources]
• Next Generation K-12 Common Core ELA and Math Items [in Development]
Later in 2013
How will Home Base be rolled out?
• Home Base will be available to districts without costs for the 2013-14 school year.
• Home Base will be phased-in with many key functions available at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year.
• 2013-14 year will be a kick-off year; we expect it to take districts time to learn and apply the resources in Home Base
Products being integrated to create Home Base
OpenClassCollaboration
SchoolnetInstructional Tools andAssessment
PowerSchoolStudentInformation
Core Instructional Improvement SystemTest Nav
SummativeAssessment
TruenorthlogicEducator Evaluation
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= Required
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UserPorta
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Content in SystemTools for Teaching • Assessment Creation
TruenorthlogicProfessionalDevelopment
via PowerSchool
Initial Content• Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies Assessment
Items for Benchmarking and Classroom Assessment
• Instructional Content (e.g. lesson plans and unit plans) housed in the NC Learning Object Repository
Time Line
July/August 2013
PowerSchoolStudentInformation
RSchoolnetInstructional Tools andAssessment
TruenorthlogicEducator Evaluation
Content in SystemTools for Teaching • Assessment Creation
October 2013 Teacher only
OpenClassCollaboration+
TruenorthlogicEducator Evaluation
March 2014
TruenorthlogicProfessionalDevelopment
2014-2015
Test NavSummativeAssessment
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Principals
Products being integrated to create Home Base
PowerSchoolStudentInformation
Test NavSummativeAssessment
TruenorthlogicEducator Evaluation
R
R
= Required
R
R
Required Tools will always be Free of Charge
Products being integrated to create Home Base
SchoolnetInstructional Tools andAssessment
Core Instructional Improvement SystemTest Nav
SummativeAssessment
Content in SystemTools for Teaching • Assessment Creation
TruenorthlogicProfessionalDevelopment
Initial Content• Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies Assessment
Items for Benchmarking and Classroom Assessment
• Instructional Content (e.g. lesson plans and unit plans) housed in the NC Learning Object Repository
OpenClassCollaboration
Optional Tools will be free in 2013-14 and will require a $4 per student cost share in 2014-15 for all that you see listed below .
Why this approach?
• Offers time to work with Home Base and plan to use its functionality to improve student outcomes
• Offers time to consider how Home Base might save districts money
The High Level of Training and SupportTraining and Support in the Kick-Off Year (2013-2014)
May/June
July
August/Sept
Oct/Nov
Dec/Jan/Feb
Mar
March 31, opt-in for
2014-15
Teacher only
Principals
May/June
July
August/Sept
Oct/Nov
Dec/Jan/Feb
Mar
March 31, opt-in for
2014-15
The High Level of Training and Support Training and Support in the Kick-Off Year (2013-2014)
Teacher only
Principals
• District Engagement Meetings and Discussions• Internal DPI staff certification• District Trainings on Schoolnet and Truenorthlogic
(vendor-led)
Home Base Support Center
OnlineLearning Modules
PowerSource:Online
Tutorials and Learning Modules
(Available now)
Learning Partnerships
Partner sites where DPI will
offer closer support to
districts and learns from
implementation
Webinar Series
andAdditionalFace-to-
FaceTraining
Leading to a well-informed decision about opting in.
Training Approach
Watch at home
Team up in your district/charter to help others
Learn in face-to-face sessions
Flipped Training: Online Modules
Classroom Instruction Mastery in Minutes
Assessment Mastery in Minutes
Creating a Lesson Plan Creating an Express Test
Finding and Scheduling an Existing Lesson Plan
Creating an Assessment Question
Linking a Resource to an existing Unit
Finding an Assessment Item
Approving Instructional Materials Finding a Passage
Creating a Student Group Reusing a Saved Test
Recommended Instruction and Assessments Distance Learning
GradingDistance Learning
PowerTeacherPowerTeacher Gradebook: Getting Started
Minimum Technical Requirements
Home Base North Carolina’s Instructional Improvement (IIS) and Student Information System (SIS)Minimum End-User Technical Requirements
The Minimum Technical Specifications document will be updated as needed. Please visit the link below to find the most current version of this document.
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase/getting-ready
Home Base Website and Updates
• Home Base website is http://www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase/
• To sign up for Home Base Biweekly Newsletter, please go to http://goo.gl/appdp.
• We will continue to email the biweekly updates, but you can also find them archived on the Home Base website at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase/updates/
Contact: [email protected]
• You can email your questions about Home Base (the system, implementation or training)
• Questions will be logged into Remedy for assistance
• Support personnel provide the answer, research or assign to the appropriate area for resolution
• Incidents are categorized for statistical reporting to aid in identifying problem areas as well as providing a knowledge base
• If you have a question that is not about the system, implementation or training, you may contact the Home Base staff at [email protected]