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Imagine…… a world where teachers and administrators… have a clear understanding of the curriculum their students are to master at their fingertips… have materials for teaching students what they need to learn… have information to help them understand –what students have learned and still need to learn –how they are most likely to learn… can easily share best practices with their colleagues…

a world where student and parents….. have a clear understanding of what students will need to learn over the course of the year… have access to materials that accommodate differing needs in learning over the course of the year… have information to confirm what has been successfully learned and to identify what still needs to be learned… Imagine……

a world where it’s easy to: PLAN instruction aligned to standards DO the lessons with your students STUDY student’s understanding of the material and information ACT by providing students with the remediation and support they need to ensure understanding Imagine……

A world where: assessment data is used to INFORM teachers and students about what they have learned and what they still need to learn NOT As a punitive measure For accountability purposes Imagine……

…reality Data Collection Reporting Analysis Information Distribution Often the necessary components of an aligned instructional process are disconnected

Aligned Instructional Process The District’s vision is to provide one-stop access to instructional and performance information Standards-based Curriculum Instructional Resources Standardized & Benchmark Test Results Student Profiles

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The World According to SchoolNet: Users have… A clear understanding of what needs to be taught and learned. Align (standards) Easy access to the materials they need for teaching and learning. Align (lessons and resources) Assess (interim assessments) Information identifying what’s working and what’s not. Account (state test data, student info data) Align (interim assessment data) PD Planner (PD tracking and reporting) Tools to communicate regularly about what works and what doesn’t. Outreach (discussion forums, homepages, shared calendars)

Performance Improvement Process Moving to a performance-based system is an iterative process

Performance Management System Infrastructure Create Reports and Analyze Performance Deploy Curriculum and Manage Instruction Benchmark Progress Assign Curricular Resources Create a Connected Community Student Information System Assessment Data Special Education Human Resources Finance Instructional Content State & Local Standards Curriculum & Resources Extraction, Transformation, Loading (ETL) Instructional Data Mart Back Office Source District Data Systems Manage Prof. Development Enterprise Data Warehouse _______________ An Existing Data Warehouse Statistical Analysis Enterprise Reporting

Performance Management System Goals –Increased access to information: data, curriculum and content –Increased understanding of what to teach, when and how Deploy uniform curriculum - other district specific goals –Six week spans –One week blocks –Daily lessons –Pacing calendar –References to textbooks Everyday Math Trophies Math in Context –Supplemental materials index –District lesson bank

Professional Development and Adoption Program Structure Principal Team Role Data-driven school improvement planning Procedures for NCLB compliance and planning Teachers have access to data on a timely basis

Account Align Assess Outreach Analyze Overview of SchoolNet Functions Tools for Administrators Tools for Teachers Tools for Parents Pre-Formatted Reports Custom Reports Saved Reports District Assessments Advanced Data Analysis News and School Info Enhanced Curriculum Access Student Profiles Standardized Test Results District Assessment Results Teacher Web Pages Student Profiles Grades Standardized Tests District Assessments Assignments and Class Information Student Profiles

Instructional Management System Implementation Online Gradebook Lesson Plan Bank Future Deployment Interactive student resources Additional Student Data Outreach deployment Near-term Deployment Benchmark data in real-time Desktop access to student data Curriculum organized into six week spans (one week blocks) Planning and scheduling timeline Integrates textbook references into curriculum Where We Are Now

Assessment Data Included ‘01-’02‘02-’03‘03-’04’04-’05 SIS/Marks DataXXXX PSSA 5, 8, 11XXX TerraNovaX X DIBELSXXX Reading LevelsXXXX Benchmark XX

Safeguarding the Privacy of Information The District determines who can see what data The system enables permissioning on an individual basis: –Teachers can view data for students in their classroom –Principals can view data for students in their school

Permissioning Who sees which students’ individual profiles? All students in:Who can see: DistrictKey District Administrators SchoolPrincipals, Specialty Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Lead Math and ELA Instructors/Coaches, etc. Course/sectionHomeroom Teacher

Account Meet/exceed state AYP and SIP requirements NCLB Analysis Longitudinal (Trend) Analysis Relational, Cohort, and Growth Analyses Identify strengths and weaknesses Curricular modifications, supplemental services Student groups for Curriculum or special programs Deploy resources efficiently Specialists, tutors, after school and summer school programs Professional development NCLB and Data Reporting & Analysis Tools

Reporting Capabilities Online Reporting –Key Performance Indicators –Pre-Formatted AYP Standardized Tests Demographics Benchmarks –Custom Reports –Saved Reports Build and disseminate reports Print Reports

Align Deploy district curriculum Manage instructional practice Plan instruction Track coverage Provide Teacher Dashboard Academic standards Student performance data Curricular resources Align Instruction to Standards, Curriculum, and Tests

Align: Classroom Profile

Outreach Communication & collaboration tools Web pages Forums Calendars File rooms The Web Portal for K-12 School Districts

Sample Teacher Page

What is Assess? Collect and manage benchmark test data –Leverage existing paper-and-pencil testing –Use plain paper scanners –No expensive forms –Students can also take test online Report and analyze data in Align and Account –Standards mastery –Skill level analysis –Item analysis – school or classroom level The Benchmark Test Administration System

Performance data available online for analysis 5 Assess System Overview District creates benchmark tests and test scoring key Teachers print plain paper answer sheets Tests are printed and administered to students Student results instantly loaded into system: - Scanner

PD Planner Human Capital & Professional Development Management –Align PD to Individual Needs and District Objectives –Manage and Track PD Initiatives –Track and Report Employee Qualifications and Recertification –Manage Implementation of Mentoring/Coaching Programs –Evaluate PD Program Effectiveness –Analyze PD Cost and Return on Investment (ROI) The Human Capital Management Solution

PLANMANAGE REFLECT/ EVALUATE ANALYZE/ REPORT Tracking and Reporting PD for both Compliance and Improvement PD Planner: Full-Cycle PD Analysis Individual School District Online Registration Implementation Logs PD Approval Form School Approvals PD Reflection PD Evaluation Transcript/ Recertification PD Plan Activity Verification School Plan Summary Reporting Coach/Mentor Assignment Standards & Goal Alignment Facilitator Logs Reporting PD/Achievement Effectiveness Evaluation Summary User Communication User Account Management Data Import/Export Course Management