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Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data StewardJill Baird, PowerSchool SpecialistGrafton and Park River 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.

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

NormsMeeting Norms for Grafton/Park River Public Schools1. Stay fully engaged2. Respect others3. Fully support each others effort to support student learning4. Stay positive5. Participate actively and equally (especially with workload)6. Experience discomfort to help lead to positive changeLaunching a Data TeamWhat will the data team do?Park River Data Team Goals/Objectives1. Collect and disseminate data for use2. Collect feedback from staff/stakeholders to make further decisions3. Plan/organize professional development opportunities; mentor new staff4. Publish results for stakeholders, students, and staff Launching a Data TeamWhat will the data team do?Grafton Data Team Goals/Objectives1. Make data available to all 2. Prioritize what is important3. Teach teachers and students to interpret data4. No DRIP (data rich, information poor)Launching a Data TeamWhat roles must the data team utilize to achieve success?Grafton and Park River Data Team Roles & Responsibilities1. Gatekeeper of the data 2. Provide professional development3. Interpreter4. Timeline; keep on pace and track to meet goals5. Publish the data for others6. Coach the staff and sell them on the importance; motivator7. Propose interventions and solutions; researcher8. Manager to lead the processPart 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 Navigation

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?12Collaboration 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 paper

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 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?

19Jigsaw 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?

20Part 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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Triggers 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?2. Define your headings. Be specific3. Determine legend items.4. Assign ranking Low numberless at risk; high numberat riskExample for NDSA:Advanced-0Advanced-4Proficient-1Proficient-3Partially Proficient-2Partially Proficient-2Novice-3Novice-1

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 tangentPart VAt-Risk SeatingDistrict Roster Report

The Fundamental FiveFrame the lessonTeach in the power zonePraise and encouragementCritical writingSmall group purposeful talk5 behaviors that all teachers should display in the classroom.42What 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 Instruction43Why 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

44Power Zone ActivityDraw what a classroom set up might look like when it is designThings 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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Other StrategiesFlexible groupingDifferentiate a Lesson in 10 Minutes2 x 10

What other strategies can you utilize for teachers?Part VISMART GoalsDiscuss what outcome you want for your students five years from now.Project one year toward that outcome. What goal will you set for yourselves to attain within a year?Think about the capacities and the barriers.Discuss commitment necessary and avoid talking on specific strategies.Include:Strength statementsProblem statementGoal statementsWhat will your data look like in a year from now if you accomplish this?How will this goal fit with previous years goal? What did you learn by evaluating previous years data and goals?

Next 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 Coach54Questions? Dr. Cory J SteinerE-mail: Cory.Steiner@k12.nd.us Twitter: @nddatastewardBlog: http://blogs.edutech.nodak.edu/corysteiner/Phone: 701-893-5087