1. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Elmore County Schools Data-Driven Decisions (D3) for Teaching, Learning, and Leading

2. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Welcome and Introductions Gayle Clement, Consultant Chris O’Neal, University of Virginia On behalf of ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education Tell us about you…  Name / Role / Grade Level

3. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview of Data-Driven Decision (D3) Making Accountability Measures and Local Response Components of D3 Confluent Elmore County Trends Reflections on Elmore D3 Progress Next Steps / Wrap-Up

4. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Anticipated Outcomes Understand key components of effective Data- Driven Decision (D3) Making; Understand the key issues for leading D3; Understand the importance of data transparency and safety; Discuss Elmore County issues Understand Confluent Strategize for future plans

5. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Ground Rules Confidentiality (Data Safety and Transparency) Unified Effort Openness and Willingness Trust Professional Courtesy Relaxed Atmosphere If you’re here, then be here…

6. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Personal Commitments We want changes in our classrooms, so those start with US; The School Improvement Mechanic Model – What’s that noise? Make it a goal to leave today and decide to tackle one tough change that’s been in the back of your mind

7. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview of Data-Driven Decision (D3) Making Accountability Measures and Local Response Components of D3 Confluent Elmore County Trends Reflections on Elmore D3 Progress Next Steps / Wrap-Up

8. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology What is D3? A strategic system of teaching and management practices that uses student information to impact classroom practice and achievement

9. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology NCLB ≠ D3 True D3 is not to be confused with an NCLB mandate Differences:  NCLB – focuses primarily on end-of-year summative data  D3 – a systemic process relating student information, instructional practice, professional development, and leadership

10. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Essential Elements of D3 A successful D3 process includes:  Good baseline data;  Measurable instructional goals;  Frequent formative assessments;  Thoughtful use of summative data;  Professional Learning Communities;  Focused Instructional Interventions at all levels

11. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology GOOD BASELINE DATA MEASURABLE INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS Frequent formative assessments Professional learning communities rooted in student information Making instructional changes Essential Elements of D3 Scott McLeod

12. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Why this? Why now? Adapted from the American School Board Journal/April 2005 How do we respond when we have evidence that our students are not learning? What are the assessment procedures currently in place in our district? How do we get data back to our teachers? How long does it take us to get that data back to them?

13. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Why this? Why now? Do we have procedures in place to act on the data in a prompt way? How do students who need help actually get it? How do teachers whose results show that they need help get that help as well? Are our district and school goals focused and aligned across the board? Adapted from the American School Board Journal/April 2005

14. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology A school leader’s job? www.eds.com

15. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology A D3 Leader… Defines available data, ensures access to data, analyzes data; Develops long-range and short-range goals/actions based on needs; Makes necessary changes in policy, staffing, programs, etc. to ensure focus on needs and alignment of efforts.

16. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology A D3 Leader… Encourages data transparency and safety; Builds and supports learning communities; Makes tough decisions to ensure alignment of all of the above.

17. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology http://www.ncrel.org/datause/howto/guidebook.pdf How are decisions made in the district? Board Mandates? State and Federal Policy? Grade Level Assessment Data? Cabinet Meetings? Community Demands? Data- Driven Decision Making

18. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Alignment for Results Meetings – Two Scenarios  Cabinet/Central Office  Faculty Meetings OtherData-Informed See Handout

19. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Administrative Meetings Focused on Progress Toward Goals Staff Meetings Focused on Strategies for Improvement D3 from the School Perspective School Communications are Focused on Goal Attainment & Progress School Improvement Goals are Based on Summative & Formative Data Professional Development is Based on Teacher Practice & Student Data Grading Systems Based on Performance Criteria and Data Reports Assign Teachers Based on Student Needs How Decisions are Made in D3 Schools

20. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology How do you and others know … if what you are currently doing for students makes a difference with respect to what you want them to learn? Local Response Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

21. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Data Sources On post-it notes, write down sources from which you collect data (i.e., DIBELS, Project Rubrics, Attendance, Behavior Reports, etc.)

22. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographics Perceptions Student learning School processes Multiple Measures of Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

23. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographic Data Multiple Measures of Data Perceptions Data Student Learning Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Enrollment, attendance, drop-out rate, ethnicity, gender, grade-level

24. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographic Data Perceptions Data Student Learning Data School Processes Data Perceptions of learning environment, values and beliefs, attitudes, observations Multiple Measures of Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

25. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographic Data Perceptions Data Student Learning Data School Processes Data Standardized tests, norm/ criterion- referenced tests, teacher observations of abilities, authentic assessments Multiple Measures of Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

26. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographic Data Perceptions Data Student Learning Data School Processes Data Descriptions of school processes and programs Multiple Measures of Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

27. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographic Data Student Learning Data 2 Way Analysis Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Demographics by Student Learning Example: Is there a relationship between attendance and standardized achievement results?

28. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographic Data 3 Way Analysis Student Learning Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Demographics by Student Learning and Processes Example: What are the differences in student learning results based on who the students are and the reading program they receive?

29. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Demographic Data Multiple Measures of Data Perceptions Data Student Learning Data School Processes Data Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. All four areas must be considered.

30. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Multiple Measures – Key Issues The data we gather and analyze must be focused on the purpose of improving instruction for better student results. Schools cannot use summative student achievement measures alone for continuous school improvement without context. District level staff must ensure that system- wide efforts are aligned. Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

31. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Multiple Measures – Key Issues If we want to get different results, we have to change the system that creates the results. Multiple measures can determine the difference between a “problem” and a “condition.” Adapted from: Bernhardt, V. L. (1998). Data analysis for comprehensive schoolwide improvement. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

32. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Thoughts from Lunch “Bring up AR again” Guideline for program implementation Good, quick read for Data – Data Wise, Schmoker’s and Bernhardt’s work Morning review/afternoon

33. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology D3 Article Data-Driven Teachers by Dr. Scott McLeod Any feedback – table discussion Share with large group Share with teachers at a faculty meeting

34. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Thoughts Vertical conversations Vertical teacher site visits Continuity of programs Others…?

35. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology CONFLUENT

36. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Break Time Stretch, drink coffee, but also share critical issues Be ready to ask for new topics that need to be addressed (we’ll keep it anonymous)

37. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology “People without information cannot act. People with information cannot help but act.” Ken Blanchard

38. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Professional Learning Communities Collaborative Problem Solving “We must acknowledge that schools would perform better if teachers worked in focused, supportive teams…” Schmoker

39. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology D3 and Learning Communities Gives purpose to teaming and collaboration; Defines the discussion; Turns conversation into action. ASCD “How to Produce Results”

40. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Thoughts Positive reactions – what worked in the video? Is this feasible to implement in your school(s)?

41. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Check-In Group Discussion A successful D3 process includes:  Good baseline data;  Measurable instructional goals;  Frequent formative assessments;  Thoughtful use of summative data;  Professional Learning Communities;  Focused Instructional Interventions at all levels

42. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Reflections Action Planning  Informal  Important  Bring back next session

43. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology One Tough Change Earlier, we asked you to think about one tough change you’ll commit to making when you leave… share it. What data do you have, or would you collect, that would affirm that this is a good decision?

44. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Thank you Questions Next Steps

45. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Ensuring School Planning “The single most important event of the school year is the time we set aside for improvement planning. As goes planning, so goes the school's chances for improvement that year." Mike Schmoker "The Results Fieldbook"

46. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology “In the long run, men hit only what they aim at.” Henry David Thoreau

47. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology “Why bother doing it right if we’re not sure we’re doing the right thing?” Peter Drucker

48. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy

49. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology Examining Student Work "...Success in student learning is increased by having teachers closely examine student work, by using data to guide decisions about staff learning and student instruction, and by having teachers work together continually to tackle shared problems.” Joan Richardson, NSDC

50. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology “People without information cannot act. People with information cannot help but act.” Ken Blanchard

51. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology “It is time we acknowledge that organizations demonstrate their assumptions about their fundamental purpose not through the words of finely crafted mission statements, but in the actions that dominate their day-to-day activities. Our real missions are communicated not by what we say, but by what we do.” Rick DuFour

52. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION working together to improve education with technology “Making decisions based on data is a little like being a detective. Good data analysis requires asking lots of questions, uncovering more and more information and revisiting hypotheses along the way until a complete picture, supported by facts, unfolds.” Victoria Bernhardt