1. Details This program is suitable for all audiences
All information is public
Instructs participants on the basic navigation of the Illinois Report Card
Helps stakeholders dig deeper into the metrics and data available
Participants each need a device
Approximately minutes
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2. Illinois Report Card Exploring the Data http://illinoisreportcard.com
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Illinois Report Card Exploring the Data
Add presenters’ names
Presenters’ Names
Northern Illinois University
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3. Getting to Know You Create a name plate Add:
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Getting to Know You
Create a name plate
Add:
1 star if you know the Illinois Report Card (IRC) exists
2 star if you have explored the site
3 star if you have utilized data from the IRC
Need 8 ½ by 11 paper and markers for each person
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4. Our Goals Walk through an overview of the Illinois Report Card
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Our Goals
Walk through an overview of the Illinois Report Card
Explore the various metrics
Identify levels of data on the displays
Discuss use cases for using the data
Compare schools
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5. Our Format Demonstrations and information about screens and functions
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Our Format
Demonstrations and information about screens and functions
Please do not turn on your devices until the first activity
Exploration time
Acknowledge that it is hard to stay with the presentation and not want to rush off to various screens. Our displays are so much fun to play with. Request that participant’s stay with you. Promise them plenty of play time.
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6. Parents Educators Researchers Policy makers
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Stakeholders
Parents
Educators
Researchers
Policy makers
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illinoisreportcard.com Begin by typing in the name of a school, search by address, or click Select from list.
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8. What’s New Updates and FAQs
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What’s New Updates and FAQs
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10. School/District Home Page
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School/District Home Page
Translation available
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11. Supplemental Features
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Supplemental Features
Compare Schools feature
PDF version
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14. Structure
Main Headings
Sub-topics

15. Each tab displays informational tiles
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Each tab displays informational tiles
Displays throughout the site are color coded. Yellow represents school data, green is district data, teal is state data.
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16. Donut Charts District State 5/9/2018
Donut charts work the same way as a pie chart. Concentric rings may show district and state information. Notice the consistency in the color code, district green, state teal.
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17. Trend Lines Trend line State School 5/9/2018
“Shadow” area shows trend lines. Bars indicate current school/district and state information.
School
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18. Click on a tile for in depth information
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Click on a tile for in depth information
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19. Displays have layers of information
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Displays have layers of information 3 1
1. Default display Three tabs that explains what is being shown, why it is reported, and where the user can find more information Additional options, selections, and manipulations for a more granular view. In general, 1 and 2 is geared to parents and public, 3 is added for school personnel, community leaders, and researchers. 2
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20. Detailed displays may have additional options
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Detailed displays may have additional options
These views provide the “deeper dive” into data. Note that the yellow vertical bar on the left hand menu shows where you are.
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21. District Finances has many options.
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District Finances has many options.
Use the horizontal arrows to see more metrics.
Revenue is income which is shown as a percentage of the total budget and in actual amounts. Expenditure details expenses shown as a percentage of the total budget and in actual amounts.
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22. Selections can also be made using the drop down menus

23. Roll over pop-ups clarify or provide additional details
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Roll over pop-ups are embedded into most of the displays.
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5Essentials
The circled section is the 5Essentials website which gives more information about this metric. Also, the actual responses given by this school’s participants can be found.
The 2016 version will include an Administrator’s Comments box just above the Explanation of Display.
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25. Students 5/9/2018 Each tab has basically the same functionality.
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Teachers
Donut graphs display information in a similar manner as a pie chart.
Additional metric coming is Teacher Attendance.
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27. Administrators
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This section lets the principal input information to point out special courses, activities, and awards at the school
Highlights
This section is set up slightly differently than other tabs. Click an icon to see the category.
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29. Horizontal scroll displays subcategories
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Horizontal scroll displays subcategories
School Highlights has 8 categories. There are many subcategories accessed via the horizontal scroll. You can also use the arrow at the bottom of the page as a horizontal scroll.
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30. Selections can also be made from the drop down menus

31. Scavenger Hunt Activity
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Scavenger Hunt Activity
Activity handout provided.
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32. Academic Data How does your district compare?
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Academic Data How does your district compare?
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The state average at the elementary level is 33% and high school 28% Ready for the Next Level on PARCC.
This district level tab lets you see all the schools in one district and the percentage of students Ready for the Next Level. How do these schools compare to the state average?
Remove this slide after 10/31 and replace with district of your choice showing the school names.
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34. New Zero-based Graph 5/9/2018
Take some time to point out the new zero-based graph. It shows Ready for the Next Level on the right side of zero and other levels appear “below” zero.
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36. Dig Deeper into the Data
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Dig Deeper into the Data
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37. Select Grade & Demographics to View Student Groups
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Select Grade & Demographics to View Student Groups
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39. A More Granular View: Comparing Males and Females by Grade
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A More Granular View: Comparing Males and Females by Grade
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40. Roll over color keys to see exact percentage
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Roll over color keys to see exact percentage
These views may be changing.
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Achievement Gap
Take some time to explain this display. The upper line of each colored bar is non-low income performance level. The lower line of each bar is low income performance level. The points between the two is the gap.
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43. Explore Achievement Gap
Choose any school
Select any comparison pair
Identify the achievement gap at the school, district, and state levels.
View the achievement gap information for a single grade at the school
Explore on your own.

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Scatter Plots
What is it? Use easily
Introduce scatter plots by having them do an activity. Where are you on a continuum? Would you need to ask What is it? Or do you use them easily? Ask participants to stand in a line across the room to represent their comfort level. Point out that they have now actually formed a scatter plot.
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Select a subject or comparison item using the filters in the gray area.
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Triangle is selected school. Black dots are other schools in district. Gray dots are all other elementary schools.
School
District
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48. Double click anywhere on the scatter plot to zoom in on the area.
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Double click anywhere on the scatter plot to zoom in on the area.
Click View Report from the pop up box to go directly to that school/district report. Revert to default view after zooming by clicking refresh symbol in the upper right corner of the display.
Build in at least 5 minutes of exploration time for Scatter Plots.
Mouse over any dot to view school and performance data.
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49. Explore Select a school or district Select a comparison item
Use the zoom feature
Locate the name of a school with similar demographics, but higher performance percentages

50. High School Specific Metrics
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High School Specific Metrics
Additional metrics coming will be enrollment in CTE classes and early college credit courses (AP, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Credit)
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51. Create a Scavenger Hunt (Activity option 1)
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Create a Scavenger Hunt (Activity option 1)
Select a unit district
Academic Progress tab only
10-12 questions
Elementary and high school metrics
Include at least one granular view
Include at least one item for Scatter Plots
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52. Pop Quiz (Activity Option 2)
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Pop Quiz (Activity Option 2)
Assign each person or group a specific display
Create 3-5 questions
Swap questions to be answered
Suggested screens: Scatter Plots, Achievement Gap, Performance by Student Groups, Freshmen on Track
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53. Summary Report (Activity Option 3)
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Summary Report (Activity Option 3)
Select any high school
Create a summary report that includes at least:
5 metrics from the Academic Progress tab
2 metrics from each of the other tabs
Illinois graduates can select their alma mater
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54. Select Compare Schools
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Select Compare Schools
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Select grade range and for this search, type ILES Elementary, then click Apply
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57. Be sure to select this school
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Be sure to select this school
People often forget to click this box on subsequent searches, so highlight this step.
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Repeat steps selecting Sheridan Elem. Math and Science Academy and then Madison in Naperville
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60. Fast Facts and Highlights
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Fast Facts and Highlights
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Academic Progress
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63. Scroll down for more information
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Scroll down for more information
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64. Choose 3 or 4 schools to compare
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Choose 3 or 4 schools to compare
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Discussion
In what ways do you think the Illinois Report Card information could be utilized?
Option: give everyone a sticky note. Have them write down some ideas and stick them to a poster. This activity can be skipped if time is an issue.
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66. Using the information Parent orientation Encourage parent involvement
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Using the information
Parent orientation
Encourage parent involvement
Open dialogue between school and parents/community
Identify strengths and weaknesses
Home buyers
Conversations about data
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67. Evaluation Form Please click on this link to fill out the form.
Or scan
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68. Thank You! For more information – Cheryl Callighan ccallighan@niu.edu
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Thank You!
For more information –
Cheryl Callighan
Illinois Report Card/MyIRC
Northern Illinois University
Place your contact information here.
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