Details This program is suitable for all audiences All information is public Instructs participants on the basic navigation of the Illinois Report Card Helps stakeholders dig deeper into the metrics and data available Participants each need a device Approximately 60-90 minutes Version 1 November 2016

Illinois Report Card Exploring the Data http://illinoisreportcard.com 5/9/2018 Illinois Report Card Exploring the Data http://illinoisreportcard.com Add presenters’ names Presenters’ Names Northern Illinois University Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Getting to Know You Create a name plate Add: 5/9/2018 Getting to Know You Create a name plate Add: 1 star if you know the Illinois Report Card (IRC) exists 2 star if you have explored the site 3 star if you have utilized data from the IRC Need 8 ½ by 11 paper and markers for each person Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Our Goals Walk through an overview of the Illinois Report Card 5/9/2018 Our Goals Walk through an overview of the Illinois Report Card Explore the various metrics Identify levels of data on the displays Discuss use cases for using the data Compare schools Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Our Format Demonstrations and information about screens and functions 5/9/2018 Our Format Demonstrations and information about screens and functions Please do not turn on your devices until the first activity Exploration time Acknowledge that it is hard to stay with the presentation and not want to rush off to various screens. Our displays are so much fun to play with. Request that participant’s stay with you. Promise them plenty of play time. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Parents Educators Researchers Policy makers 5/9/2018 Stakeholders Parents Educators Researchers Policy makers Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 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 and FAQs 5/9/2018 What’s New Updates and FAQs Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Short Video Guides 5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

School/District Home Page 5/9/2018 School/District Home Page Translation available Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Supplemental Features 5/9/2018 Supplemental Features Compare Schools feature PDF version Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Structure Main Headings Sub-topics

Each tab displays informational tiles 5/9/2018 Each tab displays informational tiles Displays throughout the site are color coded. Yellow represents school data, green is district data, teal is state data. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Donut Charts District State 5/9/2018 Donut charts work the same way as a pie chart. Concentric rings may show 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 5/9/2018 “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 5/9/2018 Click on a tile for in depth information Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Displays have layers of information 5/9/2018 Displays have layers of information 3 1 1. Default display 2. Three tabs that explains what is being shown, why it is reported, and where the user can find more information. 3. Additional options, selections, and manipulations for a more granular view. In general, 1 and 2 is geared to parents and public, 3 is added for school personnel, community leaders, and researchers. 2 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Detailed displays may have additional options 5/9/2018 Detailed displays may have additional options These views provide the “deeper dive” into data. Note that the yellow vertical bar on the left hand menu shows where you are. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

District Finances has many options. 5/9/2018 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 5/9/2018 Roll over pop-ups are embedded into most of the displays. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 5Essentials The circled section is the 5Essentials website which gives more information about this metric. Also, the actual responses given by this school’s participants can be found. The 2016 version will include an Administrator’s Comments box just above the Explanation of Display. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Students 5/9/2018 Each tab has basically the same functionality. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Teachers Donut graphs display information in a similar manner as a pie chart. Additional metric coming is Teacher Attendance. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Administrators Version 1 November 2016

5/9/2018 This section lets the principal input information to point out special courses, activities, and awards at the school Highlights This section is set up slightly differently than other tabs. Click an icon to see the category. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Horizontal scroll displays subcategories 5/9/2018 Horizontal scroll displays subcategories School Highlights has 8 categories. There are many subcategories accessed via the horizontal scroll. You can also use the arrow at the bottom of the page as a horizontal scroll. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Selections can also be made from the drop down menus

Scavenger Hunt Activity 5/9/2018 Scavenger Hunt Activity Activity handout provided. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Academic Data How does your district compare? 5/9/2018 Academic Data How does your district compare? Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 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 5/9/2018 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 5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Dig Deeper into the Data 5/9/2018 Dig Deeper into the Data Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Select Grade & Demographics to View Student Groups 5/9/2018 Select Grade & Demographics to View Student Groups Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

By Student Groups 5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

A More Granular View: Comparing Males and Females by Grade 5/9/2018 A More Granular View: Comparing Males and Females by Grade Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Roll over color keys to see exact percentage 5/9/2018 Roll over color keys to see exact percentage These views may be changing. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Achievement Gap Take some time to explain this display. The upper line of each colored bar is non-low income performance level. The lower line of each bar is low income performance level. The points between the two is the gap. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Roll overs for clarity 5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Explore Achievement Gap Choose any school Select any comparison pair Identify the achievement gap at the school, district, and state levels. View the achievement gap information for a single grade at the school Explore on your own.

5/9/2018 Scatter Plots What is it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use easily Introduce scatter plots by having them do an activity. Where are you on a continuum? Would you need to ask What is it? Or do you use them easily? Ask participants to stand in a line across the room to represent their comfort level. Point out that they have now actually formed a scatter plot. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Scatter Plots 5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Select a subject or comparison item using the filters in the gray area. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015 5/9/2018 Triangle is selected school. Black dots are other schools in district. Gray dots are all other elementary schools. School District Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Double click anywhere on the scatter plot to zoom in on the area. 5/9/2018 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

Explore Select a school or district Select a comparison item Use the zoom feature Locate the name of a school with similar demographics, but higher performance percentages

High School Specific Metrics 5/9/2018 High School Specific Metrics Additional metrics coming will be enrollment in CTE classes and early college credit courses (AP, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Credit) Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Create a Scavenger Hunt (Activity option 1) 5/9/2018 Create a Scavenger Hunt (Activity option 1) Select a unit district Academic Progress tab only 10-12 questions Elementary and high school metrics Include at least one granular view Include at least one item for Scatter Plots Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Pop Quiz (Activity Option 2) 5/9/2018 Pop Quiz (Activity Option 2) Assign each person or group a specific display Create 3-5 questions Swap questions to be answered Suggested screens: Scatter Plots, Achievement Gap, Performance by Student Groups, Freshmen on Track Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Summary Report (Activity Option 3) 5/9/2018 Summary Report (Activity Option 3) Select any high school Create a summary report that includes at least: 5 metrics from the Academic Progress tab 2 metrics from each of the other tabs Illinois graduates can select their alma mater Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Select Compare Schools 5/9/2018 Select Compare Schools Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

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5/9/2018 Select grade range and for this search, type ILES Elementary, then click Apply Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Be sure to select this school 5/9/2018 Be sure to select this school People often forget to click this box on subsequent searches, so highlight this step. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Repeat steps selecting Sheridan Elem. Math and Science Academy and then Madison in Naperville Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

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Fast Facts and Highlights 5/9/2018 Fast Facts and Highlights Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Academic Progress Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

School Environment 5/9/2018 Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Scroll down for more information 5/9/2018 Scroll down for more information Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Choose 3 or 4 schools to compare 5/9/2018 Choose 3 or 4 schools to compare 10 -15 minute activity Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

5/9/2018 Discussion In what ways do you think the Illinois Report Card information could be utilized? Option: give everyone a sticky note. Have them write down some ideas and stick them to a poster. This activity can be skipped if time is an issue. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Using the information Parent orientation Encourage parent involvement 5/9/2018 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 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015

Evaluation Form Please click on this link to fill out the form. https://goo.gl/forms/wT11QlydpZeUoRf43 Or scan Version 1 November 2016

Thank You! For more information – Cheryl Callighan ccallighan@niu.edu 5/9/2018 Thank You! For more information – Cheryl Callighan ccallighan@niu.edu Illinois Report Card/MyIRC Northern Illinois University Place your contact information here. Version 1 November 2016 Morton Grove SD 70 Administrator Workshop 8/21/2015