1. VII: Rolling Out Success: Educators’ Use Is Informing the Texas Student Data System 2012 MIS Conference February 16, 2012 Stock photos – approved for non-promotional web distribution

2. Panelists Lori Fey – Director of Policy, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Brian Rawson – Director of Strategic Data Initiatives, Texas Education Agency Zeynep Young – Managing Partner, Double Line, Inc. Elaine Rulla – Asst. Director for Enterprise Applications, Region 10 Education Service Center Kathy Rollo – Executive Director of Leadership and Professional Development, Lubbock Independent School District © 2012 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Company Confidential 2

3. TSDS Encompasses Four Key Projects State- sponsored SIS PEIMSTPEIR  Opt-in, voluntary SIS  TEA is considering multiple options on the model for offering state- sponsored SIS  TSDS will integrate with other SISs – no requirement or mandate to switch  Powers student, campus, district data snapshots  System supported by the state but the data only available to educators  Will become conduit to submit PEIMS data  Loading of non-PEIMS data is strictly optional and at the districts’ discretion  XML data standard will make it easier to submit and certify data  Realign statewide data collection standards and protocol for districts  Expanded to link pre-K, college readiness, and workforce data  Load college readiness test score collections (SAT, ACT, AP Test data) © 2011 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation 3 Education Data Warehouse Student Name Stock photos – approved for non-promotional web distribution

4. Dashboards Provide Timely, Actionable Student and Classroom Dashboards for Educators © 2011 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation 4 Student Name Teacher Name Stock photos – approved for non-promotional web distribution

5. Limited Production Release Objectives © 2011 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Connect six to seven districts to dashboards via Region 10 infrastructure Additional functionality added over time based on user feedback Includes metric drilldown, campus goal setting, data export, link to intervention suggestions Finalize data standard for dashboards and PEIMS Test PEIMS with one vendor Test training and deployment models Gain insight into security model and data transfer demands and challenges Assist vendors in using data standard Create positive proof points to promote statewide adoption Test messaging and branding Operational system Ensure end product is relevant for users Test ability to reduce submissions burden Prepare to scale statewide Build base of supporters 5

6. Limited Production Release Phase – Central to Testing Concepts & Informing Statewide System © 2011 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation 2014 2013201220112010 Initial EDW prototype Draft data standard defined Field test and acceptance of data standard State-Sponsored SIS requirements released Education Data Warehouse (EDW) Implemented Transfer tested data standard Late-2009 Draft data snapshots defined Stakeholder engagement Snapshots finalized based on feedback Integrate SSIS and EDW Limited Product Release Phase Statewide implementation of EDW and dashboards 6

7. Limited Production Release Involves Many Public and Private Partners © 2011 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation 7 TEA EDW Vendors MSDF Double Line, Inc. ESC SIS/Assess- ment Vendors District Coordinate resources Provide input to development process Build statewide support Dashboard development Architecture integration Short-term hosting Training Customer support District configurability Training Data quality Project sponsor Scalable architecture Build statewide support Extractor to connect districts to EDW District configurability Build statewide data warehouse Data services and validation

8. Texas Student Data System 8 ©2012 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. All Rights Reserved. LPR Dashboard Development Cycle  Guiding principles -Original roadmap based on stakeholder priorities gathered during prototype phase -Iterative, flexible development philosophy and team structure -Priorities centered around educator needs using a live system  Guiding principles apply to: -Feature development -Architectural enhancements -Training content and training methods -End-user support and processes  Document learning and share with partners -Repository of KB articles to share statewide -Experiment with onboarding to inform statewide roll-out Photos released for non-promotional web distribution

9. Texas Student Data System 9 ©2012 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Region 10’s Role in LPR  Host limited production release data store and application  Provide technical and customer support to districts and vendors  Play an important role in transfer of knowledge from private entities to state and local entities  Promote the use of the data standard to transmit data between applications  One of 20 Texas Regional Education Service Centers  Develop, revise and deliver training based on feedback

10. Texas Student Data System 10 ©2012 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. All Rights Reserved. The School District’s Experience Planning Initial Feedback Forums with Key Stakeholders During Prototype Phase Preparation and Planning Meetings with the TSDS Team Implementation and Feedback Overview of TSDS Participation at Summer Leadership Institute In 2011-2012 – One Feeder Pattern - 1 High School, 3 Middle Schools, 11 Elementary Schools August - September Training for All Users Multiple Pathways to Provide Feedback – Application Support Button, Ongoing Feedback Sessions, Survey at Training Sessions, Development Team Conducted Meeting Observations, and In-Person Feedback Sessions Ongoing Training of Campus Academic Leaders to Train Campuses Plans for 2012-2013 Benefits of TSDS Accountability Informed Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Efficiency

11. Based on initial feedback, believe dashboards will deliver expected benefits to educators © 2011 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation 11 “This will be so valuable in communicating with parents.” “I do LOVE that now I can access info about absences, credits, college readiness, etc. at the same time!” “With this data we would be able to identify and challenge our power kids!” 100% of Lubbock ISD and 86% Allen ISD training participants said they are likely or very likely to recommend the TSDS to their colleagues Photos released for non-promotional web distribution