1. Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data Steward Mandan Public School District April 28 th, 2014 SLDS 101

2. Agenda Part I Introduction to the SLDS Part II Tips and Tricks Logging in Part III AdvancED Reports Part IV District Reports Part V Teacher Reports Part VI Postsecondary Reports Part VII Conclusion

3. Norms Listen Learn Share Stay Engaged

4. Part I

5. Purpose The focus must be on moving from good to great Get a little better every day It is about correction…and then…continuous improvement Stockdale Paradox ‘Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality whatever they might be’ Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't (Collins, 2001)

6. The ‘Data’ Movement Data is not new…the focus on data is new We have been using data to inform practice throughout educational history Observations Grades This is simply an additional input WIN (What’s Important Now) What is the ‘WIN’ in your organization? The answer has to be… oSTUDENTS

7. Part I

8. State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS)

9. What is a Data Warehouse?  Logical and strategic ordering and storage of data in central area  System consists of a statewide data warehouse that allows program evaluation over single or multiple years  Integrates data from several state agencies  In other words:  Cumulative file is now electronic  School improvement binder is now electronic

10. North Dakota Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) SLDS is a cooperative project between: Information Technology Department (ITD) Department of Public Instruction(DPI) North Dakota University System (NDUS) Department of Commerce Department of Career and Technical Education Job Service of North Dakota Education Technology Council (ETC) Department of Health Department of Human Services Elements for education (K-12 and higher education), training, and employment programs For K-12, provides data for: Program evaluation Student evaluation Student programming (next day availability)

11. Tool for Analyzing Data How are we doing? 1.Compared to Self Grade Level, Sub Groups, Trends 2. Compared to Others National, State, Similar Schools 3.Compared to Absolutes Standards, Cut Scores, Scale Scores, Readiness Michael Fullan

12. Analyzing Data -Creating Information and Avoiding DRIP (Data Rich Information Poor) -So What, Now What 1.Drill Down 2.Go Visual 3.Export

13. SLDS Sections 1. District 2. School 3. Teacher 4. Student 5. Postsecondary Feedback

14. Part II

15. Tips and Tricks Use Internet Explorer or Firefox Avoid Chrome and Safari DON’T click on main ‘browser’ arrows Click on small blue arrows ‘within’ page Small blue arrow takes you back one page If parameters don’t show up, click on arrow to close section and then reopen To get back to main page, double click on PK-12 To export a file, click on ‘actions’ (left side of screen)

16. Let’s Roll https://slds.ndcloud.gov Enter log and password (right side of screen) as K-12 user DISREGARD ‘user’ settings message (in yellow) Double click on PK-12

17. Part III

18. AdvancED Reports Assessment Inventory School Snapshot School Profile NDSA Assessment Trend ACT Summary District Assessment Summary Student Directory Academic Dashboard has the key achievement data detail Assessment oClick on ‘more’ for detail

19. Key Reports for Collaboration

20. Assessment Inventory Report Purpose: List all assessments that are currently available in SLDS

22. School Snapshot Purpose: Displays key school information including: Administration Enrollment Campus Population by Grade Level Student Demographics Students by Classification Academic Dashboard Attendance Assessments Grades and Credits College and Career Readiness

27. School Profile Report Purpose: Provides an overview of enrollment, attendance, and NDSA results

32. NDSA Trend Report Purpose: Provides NDSA trend data for a school

34. ACT Summary Report Purpose: Provides an overview of student composite and subject score ACT results Go to:

36. Student Directory Report Purpose: Displays student proficiency details selectable by school year, grade, school, proficiency level, and student demographics

37. Student Directory: Triggers and/or Conversation Starters The report contains: Class schedule Grades Assessment scores Program information Attendance College and career readiness Transcripts

38. The Student Dashboard

45. Part IV

46. District Reports District Dropout Rate District Graduation Rates District Proficiency Trend District State and National ACT Benchmark District Snapshot District Average Daily Enrollment by Month

47. Part V

48. Teacher Reports

49. Teacher Snapshot Teacher Roster Report Click on an individual student name Student Directory Report NWEA Teacher Report

50. District Roster Report

54. Part VI

55. Postsecondary Feedback Public Reporting NDUS Developmental Courses

56. Part VII

57. Practical Strategies Flexible Grouping (Attach a Number) At-Risk Seating 2 x 10 (Mentoring) Best Three Minute Story

58. Next Steps (continued) Big Schools (Class ‘A’) Acquire logs for administrators, directors/coordinators, and counselors Determine proper ‘rights’ for individuals Individuals access SLDS account to see if it works properly Get formal training on the SLDS Identify next steps for use of SLDS including adding key teachers from individual buildings

59. Final Thoughts Have a genuine appreciation for the effort and commitment that everyone makes because together, we shall succeed. Casey Bradley, Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach

60. Questions?? Dr. Cory J Steiner Cory.Steiner@k12.nd.us Twitter: @nddatasteward Blog: http://blogs.edutech.nodak.edu/corysteiner/ http://blogs.edutech.nodak.edu/corysteiner/ Phone: 701-893-5087