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Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data StewardJeremy Clausen, PowerSchool ManagerKulm Public SchoolsSEED Project Training Day #3Making DecisionsThe Right WayMotivation from the Kid Presidenthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o

Objectives Identify key themes from previous training and how they relate to current/future training.Identify key trigger events for identifying green, yellow, and red students via triangulation.Engage and utilize practical strategies for developing at-risk seating charts.Increase proficiency in navigating the SLDS (District School Roster & Student Directory).Collaborate with peers on current and best practices for utilizing data.Identify steps for data process.Identify next steps for the 100 hour plan.Begin development of 100 day plan (for 2014-15 school year).

Agenda Part IReviewing Survey DataReviewing from Day #2Part IIReinforcing Day #2Part IIISLDS Exploration ActivityPart IVIdentifying Green, Yellow, and Red Students (triangulation)Part VRubber Meets the RoadPart VIConclusion

Establishing NormsMeeting Norms for Kulm Public Schools1. Speak the truth; know what our problems are2. Stay on task; stay engaged3. Probing for deeper understanding; ask tough questions4. Be willing to experience discomfort; be willing to hear the answersLaunching a Data TeamWhat will the data team do?Data Team Goals/Objectives1. Identify the key pieces of data and what to focus on2. Choose the sources where we draw the data from3. Be the leaders (use it)4. Help the other teachers understand; facilitate collaboration5. Share the data (process); take ownershipLaunching a Data TeamWhat roles must the data team utilize to accomplish goals?Data Team Roles & Responsibilities1. Facilitator for meetings2. Data gatherer3. Tracking our progress and making sure we are moving forward (task manager)4. Analyze the data (expert)5. Fixers (problem-solvers)6. Communicator7. Recorder/ScribePart ISurvey DataReviewing survey dataThink in terms ofStart doingStop doing Continue doing

How will you (or did you) share this data with your staff?

Reviewing from Day #2CultureCollaborationSLDS NavigationContinuous Improvement Model

Culture Break into groups of fourDivide the article into equal sectionsRead your section of the article Positive or NegativeShare your section with the groupDiscuss article

GET TWOHow could you utilize this with teachers and peers? GET TWOHow does it relate to the data team?11Collaboration ResourcesTeam Analysis of Common Assessment Data Team Process SheetPLC Cycle Notes

Utilize the 3R StrategyReviewRipRevise Reviewing the Websitewww.ndseed.k12.nd.us Assignment Resources

Sticky Note ActivityExamples worth keepingWrite down the school and the title of the document Be prepared to share one idea

Part IIData Walls ActivityGET FOURWhy utilize data walls?

Data WallsSteps to building data walls:Write predictions on a sheet of chart paperPost predictionsPost a large graph or chart of data the organization is processingRecord observations from the graph or chart and record on chart paperContinue adding to data wall by:Recording predictionsGraphs/ChartsObservationsInferences

What will you commit to in your 100 Hour and 100 Day Plan?

Data Walls ActivityFor examples, go to www.ndseed.k12.nd.usGeneral Resources

Who will be sending me pictures of your data walls?What will be on your data walls? Jigsaw Collaboration ActivitySetting the Stage Break into groups of fourDivide the article into equal sectionsRead your section of the article Moving Every Child: Building A Data Culture to Promote Academic GrowthShare your section with the groupDiscuss articleShare out themes with group

How could you apply the ideas in the article to your organization?

18Jigsaw Collaboration ActivitySetting the Stage Break into groups of fourDivide the article into equal sectionsRead your section of the article Racine Unified School DistrictShare your section with the groupDiscuss articleShare out themes with group

How could you apply the ideas in the article to your organization?

19Part IIISLDS Exploration ActivityUtilize the SEED Day #3 Exploration Activity handoutAnswer the questions WITH a partnerAfter answering the questions, collaborate as a team to decide actions steps:How would you use these reports with peers?How would you use these reports with students?What are your next steps to make this reality (100 Hour and 100 Day Plan)?

https://slds.ndcloud.gov Part IVIdentifying Green, Yellow, and Red Light Students (Triangulation)Student Directory ReportPurpose: Displays student proficiency details selectable by school year, grade, school, proficiency level, and student demographics

Student Directory: Triggers and/or Conversation StartersThe report contains:Class schedule GradesAssessment scoresProgram informationAttendanceCollege and career readinessTranscripts

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Practicing with Student DataReview the spreadsheet (handout)Key Ideas to Start:Label (understand) the headingsKeep student names hiddenUse pencilUse a prediction to make a deeper predictionPredict on only the headings (two at a time)Cover the dataAvoid the tangentTriggers Activity Triggers and/or Conversation StartersClass ScheduleGradesAssessment ScoresCollege & Career Readiness

Triggers Activity Triggers and/or Conversation StartersProgram InformationAttendanceTranscriptsOtherSpreadsheet ActivityReview spreadsheet:1. Determine headings for the spreadsheet.What do you keep?What do you add?What do you delete?2. Define your headings. Be specific3. Determine legend items.Be specific Part VAt-Risk SeatingUnderstanding MAP Student ColorsWhen linked with students, colors means the following:Purple95th percentileBlueHigh/AdvanceGreenAt grade level/proficientYellowBelow grade level/partially proficientRedSignificantly below grade level/novice

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The Fundamental FiveFrame the lessonTeach in the power zonePraise and encouragementCritical writingSmall group purposeful talk5 behaviors that all teachers should display in the classroom.41What is the Power Zone?Teach or monitor in close proximity to:One studentSmall group of studentsEntire classroom full of studentsIncreases effectiveness of other teaching practicesClassroom space is about learning and not about teachingCain, S. & Laird, M. (2011). The Fundamental Five: The Formula for Quality Instruction42Why the Power Zone?Improve Teaching and Maximize Student LearningMonitor understandingAnswer questionsDifferentiate as neededImmediate feedbackManage transitions Two Minute Problem

Cain, S. & Laird, M. (2011). The Fundamental Five: The Formula for Quality InstructionReasons to teach in the power zoneMonitor understandingAddress problem behavior directly and immediatelyAnswer questionsCommunicate with all studentsManage transitionsMaximize student learningShow a genuine interest in your studentsMake a personal connection with the studentPromote equitable learning for all students

43Power Zone ActivityThings to Consider:Can you get anywhere at any time without interrupting teaching and learning?Get there without verbal interactionStand next to any student (front, side, and behind)Engage in non-teaching tasks without interrupting student learningReasons to teach in the power zoneMonitor understandingAddress problem behavior directly and immediatelyAnswer questionsCommunicate with all studentsManage transitionsMaximize student learningShow a genuine interest in your studentsMake a personal connection with the studentPromote equitable learning for all students

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Rubber Meets the RoadWhen in the Teacher ReportSelect a teacher Select the assessmentSelect a classExport to excelActions (top left hand corner)Highlight row as necessaryCreate the seating chartAttach a number for each levelSurround at-risk students with higher level

Other StrategiesFlexible groupingDifferentiate a Lesson in 10 Minutes2 x 10

What other strategies can you utilize for teachers?Part VINext StepsReview examples of assignments (website)Post-survey (May)Submit final drafts of assignments to Cory.Steiner@k12.nd.us Due final week of MayComplete feedback survey on Day #3Complete feedback survey on SEED training Exit SlipWhat worked well?What would you change?

Final ThoughtsHave a genuine appreciation for the effort and commitment that everyone makes because together, we shall succeed.

Casey Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach53Questions? Dr. Cory J SteinerE-mail: Cory.Steiner@k12.nd.us E-mail: Jeremy.Clausen@k12.nd.us Twitter: @nddatastewardBlog: http://blogs.edutech.nodak.edu/corysteiner/Phone: 701-893-5087