Data Driven Professional Learning Communities Hertford County Schools

Before We Begin… Visit:  Add the Region 1 wikispace to your favorites.  Click “Region 1 Events” in the left menu.  Click “Data Driven Instruction” to access the interactive agenda for today. Click “Agenda”.  Complete the Google Form “Who is in the room?” on your interactive agenda. 2

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Norms To be actively involved Value differences Agree to disagree Listen Don’t take it personally Be honest Stay focused on established purpose and goals Refrain from conducting sidebar conversations 4

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Are you Data Literate? Data literacy refers to one's level of understanding of how to find, evaluate, and use data to inform instruction. A data literate person possesses the knowledge to gather, analyze, and graphically convey information and data to support decision making.

Introduction to Data Literacy Log in: / / Take the pre-assessment Collect and record your personal data in your penzu journal or notebook Specifically- # of correct responses, # of incorrect responses, questions that were more difficult than others, etc.. We will use this data later

. Find the relevant pieces of data in the data system or display. Understand what the data signify. Figure out what the data mean. Select an instructional approach that addresses the situation. Frame instructionally relevant questions. Data Comprehension DataInterpretation Instructional Decision Making Posing Questions Skills Required to be Data Literate Data Location

Let’s Learn More about Data Doing what Works

Table Talk Discuss the video with the colleagues at your table. Share your thoughts, challenges, strengths, and next steps.

Data Driven Instructional Process CollectAnalyze Set SMART Goals Determine Strategies Monitor & Evaluate Results

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Data Carousel Visit each chart, post types of data collecting under each category –Demographic –Perception –Achievement –Program Move to the next chart when you hear the signal

Data Collection Surveys Observations Self-assessments Home visits Record review Pre-tests Project based activities Parent conferences How do you support student use of data? Student use of data

Analysis Questions 1. What is the learning target (e.g. objective, skill, behavior, or comprehension)? 2. What are the criteria for success for the target? 3. What patterns and trends are evident? 3. What decisions do you need to make about the learning? 4. Does the evidence collected from the student(s) meet the criteria for success? 5. Is additional evidence needed (e.g. interview the student(s), etc)? 6. What method will you use to provide feedback to the student(s) about the learning? 7. How will you provide opportunities for student(s) to use the feedback? 8. How will you modify your instruction to close any learning gaps that exist or enhance learning?

Setting Goals

Let’s Practice With your shoulder teammate: Create a generic goal –Getting in shape –Parent communication –Personal topic of choice Be prepare to share with the group

Selecting New Strategies Use guiding questions for selecting instructional strategies (refer to the handout) Determine result indicators Use guiding questions for defining evaluation strategies

Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner, Multiple Intelligences

Directions: 1.Browse the Multiple Intelligence Celebrity Match handout on your table. 2.After reviewing the descriptions of the intelligences, list as many well known or famous people you can think of who match the intelligence style. 3.Prepare to share your answers with the group. Celebrity Match Up 21

Monitor and Evaluate Determine result indicators Results indicators complete the statement: “When this strategy is implemented, we expect to see the following evidence of its effectiveness.” Results indicators serve as a monitoring tool for the team. Result indicators detail both what adults do and how students perform. Guiding Questions for Defining Evaluation Strategies How will we know if our strategies are successful? What evidence will we have to show the success of our actions?

Penzu Reflection Use your online journal to reflect upon the questions below. Be prepared to share your thoughts with colleagues. What are your strengths and challenges in the areas of data collection, analysis, goal setting, determining new instructional strategies, and monitoring student progress? What are your personal next steps?

Video Example

Penzu Reflection Use your online journal to reflect upon the questions below. Be prepared to share your thoughts with colleagues. What are your thoughts regarding this video? Is this realistic? What did you like and/or dislike? What are your personal next steps?

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Reflection/Evaluation Visit: Locate the Plus/Delta at the bottom of the agenda (Section ). Complete before you leave this session.

Contact Information Abbey Futrell, PD Consultant, Region 1 (252) Beth Edwards, PD Consultant, Region 1 (252) Dianne Meiggs, PD Consultant, Region 1 (252)