Technology + Teacher+ Trainer: The Perfect Solution to Data Driven Instruction International Reading Association 51 st Annual Convention Monday, May 1, 2006

Presenters: Ronald Morris, Coordinator – Dallas Reading First Jane Moore, Campus Coach – Rowe Elementary Lisa DeVeaux, Principal – Rowe Elementary

Introduction Schools all over the U.S. are using more technology than ever to assess, diagnose, and drill down to locate appropriate intervention strategies for individual students. This presentation will focus on how schools in one urban district combine technological advances to inform teaching.

Technology Opportunities NCLB Expansion of Successful Technology Implementation District- wide Dallas Reading First Techno teachers Techno savvy students

PDA Data Web Providers

Dallas Collaborative Model Organize School Data for Easy Access at the Campus Level Provides Scripts and Materials to Assist Campus Administrators Lead Data Driven Discussions Coordinates Training for Early Release Days to Facilitate Vertical Planning and Curriculum Alignment

Based on individual student need, Teachers prescribe appropriate interventions

Department Supported Teacher Resources Username:Coach123Password: Read456 Professional resources Program information Contacts and school maps Decodables and Assessment mats High frequency lists in power point Intervention lessons Attendance Documentation Online Purchasing

Technology/Vendors used by Reading First/Rowe Elementary to enhance K-3 reading instruction Training – VoyagerU, Texas State Reading Academies Assessment – Avenues E-assessment, DIBELS/VIP, IDEL, TPRI/Tejas LEE, Istation (continuous assessment), V-Port PM Data Instruction – A-Z Books, Imagination Station (direct/teacher directed lessons, Infocus Lessons, Online Resources (word lists, lessons, materials) Planning – Assessment data using mClass/Tango/VIP/Avenues e-reports, automatic grouping of students, Smart Boards, Accountability

Technology Use in Dallas ISD Supports Student Learning Prepares students to become productive citizens Meets individual students needs Provides teachers access to data Reduces time needed to complete routine tasks Provides learning opportunities not available without technology

Questions and Answers Ronald Morris Lisa DeVeaux Jane Moore