Making a Molehill Out of a Mountain Jeff Janette, Assistant Principal Universal Trainer Secondary Trainer

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Understanding Data Data is defined as individual facts, statistics, or items of information. (Dictionary.com) Data provides realistic information regarding every aspect of PBS Data can be manipulated by anyone.

Common Views on Data “I don’t understand data.” “There is too much data to analyze.” “I’m not a math person.” “What do I do with it?” “We don’t have the resources to get the data we need.”

Clearing Up the Confusion Anyone can understand data when: – it makes sense. – it is presented correctly. – connections are made to past and future events. Use a group or committee to: – collect the data – disaggregate the data – analyze the data

Where to Find Data Data can be found in a variety of places: – Educational software such as Jpams, SIMS, etc. Discipline referrals Attendance data Data from previous years – Formal questionnaires or surveys – Informal interviews Teachers Students Parents

What Data Do You Need? Needs are determined by your goals. – Reduce referrals – Reduce repeat offenders – Determine problem areas – Improve school culture – Improve teacher morale – Evaluate your initiatives

ISS Data th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th GradeTotal # of ISS # of Students th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th GradeTotal # of ISS # of Students th grade incidents of ISS increased 33% from to th grade incidents of ISS decreased 35% from to th grade incidents of ISS increased 12% from to th grade incidents of ISS decreased 30% from to Total incidents of ISS increased 10% from to

ISS Tracking Class of 2010 Incidents of ISS decreased 32% from to Percentage of 9 th grade students in ISS decreased 9% from to Class of 2011 Incidents of ISS decreased 18% from to Percentage of 10 th grade students in ISS increased 6% from to Class of 2012 Incidents of ISS decreased 63% from to Percentage of 9 th grade students in ISS decreased 11% from to

Incident Data CodeIncident Description# Ref# StudRatio 01Willful disobedience : 1 19Is habitually tardy : 1 81Cell phone violation : 1 76Treats authority with disrespect : 1 50Failure to attend detention : 1 # of referrals allows you to identify your top issues # of students allows you to see how many students are responsible for the total number of referrals which gives the ratio. (Ultimate goal is 1 : 1, which means no repeat offenders.) Data is used to target interventions, both proactive and reactive to address the major issues.

Survey Data Area of ConcernPossible Solution All concerns MUST be accompanied by a possible solution! The solution may not be the right one but it does two (2) things: 1) Ensures that people think about the issue and what can be done. 2) Provides a starting point for discussion in the future.