HI SMART Implementing a Data Visualization Tool Meeting With Hawai`i’s Educational Leaders February 6 and 7, 2012
Introductions and Purpose Aloha Introductions Who we are Cal-PASS IEBC Goals of this meeting: Gain a common understanding of the project Review timelines Learn what would be best for you
Project Overview Create 4-6 web-based data visualization tools Insure that the tools meet user needs Develop and deliver tools over a two and a half year period Conduct training of stakeholder groups
Project Deliverables and Timelines ActivityTimeline Initial visit to determine stakeholder needsFeb, 2012 Refine research questionsMarch, 2012 Develop specificationsMay, 2012 Data collectionMay, 2012 Infrastructure developmentJuly, 2012 Product developmentMarch, 2013 System deployment, phase 1Apr Training and user supportMay, ongoing System deployment, phase 2-4June 2014
SMART Tool What the HI SMART Tool is What the HI SMART Tool is NOT Current SMART tools in use Demonstration Segment tool Transition tool Intervention tool
Your Turn: What Questions Need To Be Answered Sample questions: Are matriculating high school students prepared for college? School and district breakouts Outcomes of special programs What are the employment rates and earning levels of Hawai`i’s high school and college graduates? Breakout by in-state compared to drop-outs by credential level What are the success and retention rates of students? By discipline By course
Developing the Research Question What do you want to know? From what population Segment Students (type) Over what period of time From when to when What would you do with the information to inform policy and/or improve practice?