VALUE OF THE OECD TEST FOR SCHOOLS TO SCHOOL LEADERS Colin Martin Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia

The Need Our students’ future is cognitively demanding and globally competitive. The schools of our district are charged with promoting success: “The Mission of Gwinnett County Public Schools is to pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student, resulting in measured improvement against local, national, and world- class standards.”

Gwinnett County Public Schools Part of the metropolitan Atlanta region 174,000 Pre-K through 12 th grade students in 134 schools 56% free and reduced-price lunch 31% Black; 28% Hispanic; 26% White; 10% Asian 3 time nominee and 2 time winner of The Broad Prize for Urban Education

Results 11 of 19 high schools participated in All 19 high schools participated in Created weighted means of 11 schools’ data elements 2014 GCPS scores were below the 2009 PISA US average in reading and math, and at the US average in science Science scores showed less variation than reading or math scores. Teacher-student relations were marked by large differences between “caring” (Most of my teachers are interested in my well being – 71% agreement) and “helpfulness” (If I need extra help, I will receive it from my teachers – 92% agreement).

District Uses of TfS Data Context for long-established local Weighted School Assessments of annual school performance Enhanced understanding of global economy’s demands for 21 st century learning Reinforces commitment to monitoring and improving student engagement Support the improvement of curriculum, instruction and assessment

School Uses of TfS Data Learning subject-specific strengths and weaknesses Understanding learning demands associated with the six proficiency levels Using student engagement data to focus school climate improvement efforts Developing communities of practice with other participating schools—including middle schools—for improving school performance

Emerging Benefits Reports and supplemental print and online resources provide information for district and school level improvement efforts OECD Test for Schools data create enriched context for other metrics on students and schools America Achieves’ Global Learning Network supports collaboration and continuous improvement Benefits are multiplied through collaboration among district leaders with other participating districts with influential organizations (e.g., CCSSO, OECD, CTB, Global Learning Network) education thought leaders, like you!