2nd Annual Wayne Community Schools Data Retreat September 24, 2007 2nd Annual Wayne Community Schools Data Retreat Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. James Baldwin “Learning For Life”

Quick Fact About Data Program vs. Cohort Data Program Cohort Measures the effectiveness of programs 1. Represents monitoring over multiple years. one group over time. Focuses on the same grade level over multiple years, not the same students. This is the type of data displayed on the State of the Schools Report.

Quick Fact About Data Big Picture Includes: Criterion Referenced Test & Classroom-based Assessments (State Standards Info) *Teacher Developed *Measures Local Curriculum *Reflects Classroom Instruction Norm-Referenced Test (Terra Nova) *Developed by a testing company *Compares student performance to other student performance *Does not always measure local curriculum & instruction Statewide Writing Assessment *Developed by Nebraska educators *Scored by the state

Quick Facts About Data Next Step is to break data down even further Look at : *Demographic Information: SPED ELL Free/Reduced Mobility Gender Ethnicity *Enrollment/Attendance/Behavior Data *Perceptual Data (surveys of students, community, climate)

So What is Our Point Today? We are going to look at WCS “big picture”. “De-emotionalize” the data! Analyze Data – What does it tell us? - Use Data Analysis Worksheet to make educational decisions Build ownership across the system for how our kids are performing. Determine if our school improvement goals are appropriate.

NOW WHAT?

Discussion of Data in Learning Teams *Break into 12 teams (12 pieces of data) *Data Analysis Worksheet *Team sharing/analysis/discussion *Be prepared to report out to large group

Data Retreat Learning Teams Team 1 – 4th Grade Reading Standards Lori Ruskamp Mike Jaixen Ellen Imdieke Tony Cantrell Brad Weber Sue Buryanek Team 2 – 4th Grade Math Standards Sandy Spethman Joyce Hoskins Brendan Dorcey Shannon Gibson Emily Loberg Joan Sudman Team 3 – 4th Grade Terra Nova Kathy Ostrand Diane Long Dale Hochstein Deneil Parker Winter Stewart Emily Duerst Team 4 – 4th Grade Statewide Writing Kris Janke Phyllis Trenhaile Josh Johnson Becky Miller Monica Jensen Christa Dutcher Team 5 – 8th Grade Reading Standards Mary Ann Lutt Nicki Tiedtke Liz Garvin Betsy Maryott Traci Krusemark Dave Hix Team 6 – 8th Grade Math Standards Rita Keller Jen Thomas Lisa Janke Karen Schardt Kay Mader Kevin Finkey Team 7 – 8th Grade Terra Nova Lee Brogie Jodi Lutt Nate Wall Diana Davis Annette Rasmussen Lonnie Ehrhardt Team 8 – 8th Grade Statewide Writing Brad Hoskins Rob Sweetland Courtney Maas Teri Hypse Jean Dorcey Jeaneen Kindschuh Team 9 – 11th Grade Reading Standards Sylvia Ruhl Joan Hansen Claudia Kober Jill Nieman Stephanie Reynolds Carolyn Harder Team 10 – 11th Grade Math Standards Duane Blomenkamp Cheryl Suehl Jill Pickinpaugh Rich Rethwisch Tracy Anderson Team 11 – 11th Grade Terra Nova Doris Meyer Tanya Heikes Lyndy Williams Misty Beair Matt Schaub Lauren Walton Team 12 – 11th Statewide Writing Dwaine Spieker Colleen Janke Amy Jackson Shannon Corkle Melody Hill Jessica Sebade

Data Analysis Worksheet Title of Our Data: _______________________________ What does the data tell us? (Factual Information) 1. 2. 3. What are some possible reasons why? (Hypotheses) Are the results a strength or a concern? _______________ What can/should we do about it? (Next Steps)

WCS School Improvement Plan “The Improvement of Reading” 2007-2008 School Improvement Agenda Reading Strategies/Learning Communities Program/Perception Surveys Disaggregate data into demographic sub-groups Determine intervention groups Write action plans Review action plans with external chair & team members (prior to implementation) Review strengths/weaknesses of implemented action plans with staff Modify action plans as needed Celebrate!

The Opportunity! Let’s make the 2007-2008 school year a great one for ourselves AND for our students! “Learning For Life”