The Continuous Improvement Classroom Using Data Folders to Guide Improvement

LEARNING GOAL Participants will understand how to implement the use of data folders with students.

What are student data folders? How do we use student data folders? How will data folders help students?

a “tool” used by students to track their learning progress A Data Folder is… a “tool” used by students to track their learning progress

incorporates goal setting and data collection A Data Folder… incorporates goal setting and data collection

a tool to enhance student-led conferences A Data Folder is… a tool to enhance student-led conferences

Before data folders I could care less what my grades were but when we started using these it became a competition with myself. So now I care if I do better or worse. Student

Data folders are used for… setting personal/academic goals monitoring progress modifying classroom instructional strategies based on data adjusting learning strategies

Goal Setting Always changing Measurable Realistic Achievable Different for every student Differs from class to class

Modifying Classroom Instruction

Adjusting Learning Strategies RQC/Gallup/10-06 Adjusting Learning Strategies MY GOAL: PLAN This week I will improve: Comprehension through cause and effect 10/14 Skills Assessment 80% = Proficiency DO (Check 3) __ I will read all directions twice __ I will create a graphic organizer to help me understand my work. __ I will read questions and circle key words __ I will use free time to practice _______ __ I will study ________ with a partner __ I will meet with my teacher to work on _______________. ACT One thing I did well: One thing I will do better for next week: STUDY I made a ______ on the assessment. I did/did not make proficiency. (Mark my data chart)

Suggested Contents: MISSION STATEMENTS STUDENT GOALS CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS STEPS TO ACHIEVE GOALS PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS (ex. Charts, Graphs, Tables, CI tools)

_________’s Plan for Improvement DO ACT STUDY ____My plan worked ____I need a new plan

Using Data Folders Will Help Students… keep track of progress build a sense of responsibility for learning create a sense of ownership incorporate goal-setting and data collection initiate student-led conferences

Suggested Data to Track in Folders DCA’s DRA levels TPRI levels Math and Reading Fluency Attendance Spelling Behavior Sight Words TEMI Homework/Daily Assignments

Planning For Data Folders! Things to consider: Where will they be kept? How will they be organized? What will you put in them? What data will you have students track?

Planning For Data Folders! As a table, brainstorm ideas about data folders: What will you house them in? How will they be organized? What will you put in them? What data points will you have students collect?

Explore Data Folders Take a few minutes to explore the examples of student data folders Think-Pair-Share Whole Group Discussion

Classroom Data Folders What are classroom data folders? How will you use a classroom data folder? How will a classroom data folder help you?

A Classroom Data Folder is… A “tool” used by teachers to track student learning

A Classroom Data Folder is used for… Documenting strategies and interventions through the RtI process.

A Classroom Data Folder will help you… Keep classroom data organized Provide a central location for data Provide necessary documentation for RtI, Sped, 504, etc…

Explore Data Folders Take a few minutes to explore the examples of classroom data folders Think-Pair-Share Whole Group Discussion

My goal with a classroom data folder is to disaggregate data and use that data to plan for differentiated instruction. Classroom Teacher