Details For Illinois Report Card Summary Overview This program is suitable for all audiences It is a short, introductory overview of the Illinois Report Card All information is public As a presentation: 15-20 minutes (Participants do not need devices) Version 1 November 2016

Welcome to the Illinois Report Card Version 1 November 2016

Overview General navigation of the Illinois Report Card site Metrics available Making use of the information Version 1 November 2016

1/28/2018 illinoisreportcard.com Begin by typing in the name of a school, search by address, or click Select from list. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

What’s New Updates 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Short Video Guides 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

School/District Home Page 1/28/2018 School/District Home Page Translation available Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Supplemental Features 1/28/2018 Supplemental Features Compare Schools feature PDF version Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Structure Main Headings Sub-topics

Each tab displays informational tiles Version 1 November 2016

Donut Charts District State 1/28/2018 Donut charts work the same way as a pie chart. Concentric rings may show school, district and state information. Notice the consistency in the color code, district green, state teal. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Trend Lines Trend line State School 1/28/2018 “Shadow” area shows trend lines. Bars indicate current school/district and state information. School Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Click on a tile for in depth information Version 1 November 2016

Displays have layers of information 3 1 2 Version 1 November 2016

Detailed displays may have additional options Version 1 November 2016

District Finances has many options. 1/28/2018 District Finances has many options. Use the horizontal arrows to see more metrics. Revenue is income which is shown as a percentage of the total budget and in actual amounts. Expenditure details expenses shown as a percentage of the total budget and in actual amounts. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Selections can also be made using the drop down menus

Roll over pop-ups clarify or provide additional details Version 1 November 2016

1/28/2018 5Essentials This slide needs to be replaced with new text box version. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Students 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Teachers 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Administrators

1/28/2018 This section lets the principal input information to point out special courses, activities, and awards at the school Highlights Insert scavenger hunt activity here Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

How is your district performing compared to the state averages? 1/28/2018 Academic Data How is your district performing compared to the state averages? Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

1/28/2018 The state average at the elementary level is 33% and high school 28% Ready for the Next Level on PARCC. This district level tab lets you see all the schools in one district and the percentage of students Ready for the Next Level. How do these schools compare to the state average? Remove this slide after 10/31 and replace with district of your choice showing the school names. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

New Zero-based Graph 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Take some time to point out the new zero-based graph. It shows Ready for the Next Level on the right side of zero and other levels appear “below” zero. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Change Subject 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Dig Deeper into the Data 1/28/2018 Dig Deeper into the Data Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

1/28/2018 Select Grade & Demographics then use drop down menu to select Student Groups Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Display with a selected demographic

Achievement Gap Version 1 November 2016

Scatter Plots Version 1 November 2016

Select a subject or comparison item using the filters in the gray area. Version 1 November 2016

Double click anywhere on the scatter plot to zoom in on the area. 1/28/2018 Double click anywhere on the scatter plot to zoom in on the area. Click View Report from the pop up box to go directly to that school/district report. Revert to default view after zooming by clicking refresh symbol in the upper right corner of the display. Build in at least 5 minutes of exploration time for Scatter Plots. Mouse over any dot to view school and performance data. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

High School Specific Metrics 1/28/2018 High School Specific Metrics Use one of three activities here Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Select Compare Schools 1/28/2018 Select Compare Schools Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

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Search Options Enter another school name Enter an address 1/28/2018 Search Options Enter another school name Enter an address Click Apply to search by your specifics Search by grade configuration Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Select up to 3 more schools then click the green Compare button 1/28/2018 Select up to 3 more schools then click the green Compare button This is where people often go wrong. Make sure to check the school of their choice. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Fast Facts and Highlights 1/28/2018 Fast Facts and Highlights Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Academic Progress 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

School Environment 1/28/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Scroll for more information 1/28/2018 Scroll for more information Have participants use the feature to compare 4 schools. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Using the information Parent orientation Encourage parent involvement Open dialogue between school and parents/community Identify strengths and weaknesses Home buyers Conversations about data Version 1 November 2016

Additional Questions Version 1 November 2016

Thank You! ccallighan@niu.edu For more information – Cheryl Callighan 1/28/2018 Thank You! For more information – Cheryl Callighan ccallighan@niu.edu Illinois Report Card/MyIRC dashboard Northern Illinois University Insert presenter’s contact information. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015