2. A Classroom Data Center The graphic representation of continuous improvement Class-created ground rules, mission statement, goals, action plans, names/photos of students Charts & graphs that compare performance projections for classroom goals with current and past performance In its most highly developed form, students use the data center to manage their own learning and truly become self-directed learners.

3. Data Center Examples

6. STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES

7. What Are Student-Led Conferences? The student (instead of the teacher) conducts the conference with his/her own parents Student shares his/her data folder which contains documentation of progress –Student mission statement –Student SMART goals –Charts/Graphs showing progress toward the goals –Academic core curriculum and behavior achievement The data folder serves as the portfolio of evidence to share with parents

9. CLASS MEETINGS

10. What Are Class Meetings? Led and facilitated by students (rotation) Use customer input tools to guide discussions (plus/delta, quality quadrant, fast feedback form, etc.) Issues and concerns in the classroom are discussed by students (focus on problem solving) Comments and questions are discussed Praise and “Kudos” are given to recognize progress toward mission and class goals

11. Practices For Class Meetings Rotate the facilitation of meetings Stay focused on progress toward class mission and goals (use the classroom data center as the key information resource for the classroom) Keep a positive focus on continuous improvement Use meetings to involve the students and allow them to take ownership of the classroom Sit in a community circle, take turns speaking, allow all voices to be heard, no names mentioned except for praise and “kudos”

12. The CRCSD Continuous Improvement Classroom Ground rules created by students Classroom mission statements Classroom and student measurable goals Classroom data centers Student data folders Student-led conferences Classroom meetings facilitated by students Quality tools and PDSA used regularly

15. Other Customer Feedback Tools!

16. Check Sheet

20. Classroom Data Centers