Introduction to Need Indicators

Where We Are in the Process 1.Concern Statements – Hypotheses 2.Test hypotheses 3.Test by collecting data that shows if each hypothesis is true

Need Indicators For each Concern Statement, ask “What information or data would indicate to you that this concern exists for migrant students?”

Example Goal: Proficiency in Math Area of Concern: Educational Continuity Concern Statement: We are concerned that migrant students who need academic intervention do not participate in summer learning activities that support academic success.

We are concerned that migrant students, who need academic intervention, do not participate in summer learning activities that support academic success. What: Percentage of non-proficient students who did participate in summer academic programs Who: Enrolled migrant and PFS students who did not attain proficiency or higher on the math subtest of the state CRT Category: By grade level bands (elem/middle/high) When: Testing / Summer Programs 2004

Example Need Indicator The percentage of migrant and PFS students, by grade level bands (grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-11), who did not attain proficiency or higher on the math subtest of the state CRT administered in and received academic services (list attached) during the summer of 2004.

Need Indicators Hints Use several Need Indicators to verify one Concern Statement Pretend you are the person collecting data – What do you need to have defined?

Criteria for Need Indicators Provides convincing evidence Measures severity of need Identifies logical relationship with Concern Statement Is clear and specific Offers useful information

Task Use pages 5 -6 in case study Revise Need Indicators in middle column