1. The Continuous Improvement Classroom
Using Data Folders to Guide Improvement

2. LEARNING GOAL
Participants will understand how to implement the use of data folders with students.

3. What are student data folders? How do we use student data folders?
How will data folders help students?

4. a “tool” used by students to track their learning progress
A Data Folder is…
a “tool” used by students to track their learning progress

5. incorporates goal setting and data collection
A Data Folder…
incorporates goal setting and data collection

6. a tool to enhance student-led conferences
A Data Folder is…
a tool to enhance student-led conferences

7. Before data folders I could care less what my grades were but when we started using these it became a competition with myself. So now I care if I do better or worse.
Student

8. Data folders are used for…
setting personal/academic goals
monitoring progress
modifying classroom instructional
strategies based on data
adjusting learning strategies

9. Goal Setting Always changing Measurable Realistic Achievable
Different for every student
Differs from class to class

10. Modifying Classroom Instruction

11. Adjusting Learning Strategies
RQC/Gallup/10-06
Adjusting Learning Strategies
MY GOAL:
PLAN
This week I will improve:
Comprehension through cause and effect
10/14 Skills Assessment
80% = Proficiency
DO (Check 3)
__ I will read all directions twice
__ I will create a graphic organizer to help me understand my work.
__ I will read questions and circle key words
__ I will use free time to practice _______
__ I will study ________ with a partner
__ I will meet with my teacher to work on _______________.
ACT
One thing I did well:
One thing I will do better for next week:
STUDY
I made a ______ on the assessment.
I did/did not make proficiency.
(Mark my data chart)

12. Suggested Contents: MISSION STATEMENTS STUDENT GOALS
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
STEPS TO ACHIEVE GOALS
PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS (ex. Charts, Graphs, Tables, CI tools)

16. _________’s Plan for ImprovementDO
ACT
STUDY
____My plan worked
____I need a new plan

17. Using Data Folders Will Help Students…
keep track of progress
build a sense of responsibility for learning
create a sense of ownership
incorporate goal-setting and data collection
initiate student-led conferences

18. Suggested Data to Track in Folders
DCA’s
DRA levels
TPRI levels
Math and Reading Fluency
Attendance
Spelling
Behavior
Sight Words
TEMI
Homework/Daily Assignments

19. Planning For Data Folders!
Things to consider:
Where will they be kept?
How will they be organized?
What will you put in them?
What data will you have students track?

20. Planning For Data Folders!
As a table, brainstorm ideas about data folders:
What will you house them in?
How will they be organized?
What will you put in them?
What data points will you have students collect?

21. Explore Data Folders
Take a few minutes to explore the examples of student data folders
Think-Pair-Share
Whole Group Discussion

22. Classroom Data Folders
What are classroom data folders?
How will you use a classroom data folder?
How will a classroom data folder help you?

23. A Classroom Data Folder is…
A “tool” used by teachers to track student learning

24. A Classroom Data Folder is used for…
Documenting strategies and interventions through the RtI process.

25. A Classroom Data Folder will help you…
Keep classroom data organized
Provide a central location for data
Provide necessary documentation for RtI, Sped, 504, etc…

26. Explore Data Folders
Take a few minutes to explore the examples of classroom data folders
Think-Pair-Share
Whole Group Discussion

27. My goal with a classroom data folder is to disaggregate data and use that data to plan for differentiated instruction. Classroom Teacher