1. The Grow Network and New York State A Partnership to Transform Reporting November 2, 2005 Jim Stewart, Project Manager Presentation to 4 th Annual Conference on Best Practices Using Data White Plains, NY

2. 2 Key Drivers for the Statewide Reporting Platform Web-based access to all reports Include new accountability measures, with grade by grade testing Explain test results to a variety of users, including parents and the general public Provide flexibility in how data is retrieved Maintain privacy of student data Commitment to the “Responsible use of data”

3. 3 NYSED Reporting Platform - Project Scope

4. 4 Availability of Key Statewide Reports Type of ReportDescriptionWhen Available Verification ReportsInitial Reports designed to validate enrollment information in Level 1 repository prior to migration to Level 2 Initial Level 1 reports in Feb 2006, others available throughout 2006 Individual and Summary Performance Reports Preformatted reports for individual student, school, district, and state Anticipated August 2006 Predefined and ad hoc analyses for grades 3-8 ELA and Math; NYSAA; NYSESLAT Web-based tool for analysis of assessment results by user-defined selection criteria (e.g. demographics); for advanced users Anticipated after August 2006 School Report CardsUpdated version of current NY Report Cards October 2006

5. 5 Prototype Disclaimers The following reports may have a “finished” look. However, We are 2 weeks into a 5 year contract. They are taken from early prototyping efforts. They are certain to change somewhat. Reviews with NYSED staff are just now beginning. The Report Advisory Committee, with representatives from a diverse group of educational organizations and institutions within NY State, will review all report prototypes prior to release. The first meeting is scheduled for December 2005.

6. 6 Sample Data Verification Report

7. 7 Individual Student Report

8. 8 Example of Flexible, Ad Hoc Analysis

9. 9 See www.paayp.com School Report Cards operational in 2 weekswww.paayp.com Sample School Report Card (from Pennsylvania)

10. 10 Sample School Report Card (continued)

11. 11 For More Information NYSED Information and Reporting Services 518-474-7965