SLDS 101
Dr. Cory J. Steiner, Data Steward
Mandan Public School District
April 28th, 2014
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
Norms
 Listen
 Learn
 Share
 Stay Engaged
Part I
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)
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…
o STUDENTS
Part I
State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS)
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
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)
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
Analyzing Data
-Creating Information and Avoiding DRIP
(Data Rich Information Poor)
-So What, Now What
1. Drill Down
2. Go Visual
3. Export
SLDS Sections
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District
School
Teacher
Student
Postsecondary Feedback
Part II
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)
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
Part III
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
o Click on ‘more’ for detail
Key Reports for Collaboration
Assessment Inventory Report
 Purpose: List all assessments that are currently
available in SLDS
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
School Profile Report
 Purpose: Provides an overview of enrollment,
attendance, and NDSA results
NDSA Trend Report
 Purpose: Provides NDSA trend data for a school
ACT Summary Report
 Purpose: Provides an overview of student composite
and subject score ACT results Go to:
Student Directory Report
 Purpose: Displays student proficiency details
selectable by school year, grade, school, proficiency
level, and student demographics
Student Directory: Triggers and/or
Conversation Starters
 The report contains:
 Class schedule
 Grades
 Assessment scores
 Program information
 Attendance
 College and career readiness
 Transcripts
The Student Dashboard
Part IV
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
Part V
Teacher Reports
Teacher Reports
 Teacher Snapshot
 Teacher Roster Report
 Click on an individual student name
 Student Directory Report
 NWEA Teacher Report
District Roster Report
Part VI
Postsecondary Feedback
 Public Reporting
 NDUS Developmental Courses
Part VII
Practical Strategies
 Flexible Grouping (Attach a Number)
 At-Risk Seating
 2 x 10 (Mentoring)
 Best Three Minute Story
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
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
Questions??
Dr. Cory J Steiner
Cory.Steiner@k12.nd.us
Twitter: @nddatasteward
Blog: http://blogs.edutech.nodak.edu/corysteiner/
Phone: 701-893-5087