Get Connected: Using Data Systems to Inform Instruction and Improve Learning June 24, 2015 Bob Swiggum, Georgia Department of Education Michael Gwatney, Fannin County Board of Education John Flora, Renaissance Learning The Convergence Personalized Learning Training – Face to Face, Summits, Conferences, Online, Manuals, Testimonials Tools, training, and infrastructure to provide every teacher in Georgia the ability to give every public school student a learning experience customized to his or her pace and style of learning. Georgia’s Path to Personalized Learning Audience Teachers, Students, & Parents Longitudinal Data SLDS Provides longitudinal data and analysis to assist in differentiation of students. Tools: • Dashboards • Reports • LEXILE Reading Scores • Growth Model • District Data Exchange Teachers, School & District Personnel (i.e., Principals, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist, etc.) Actionable Info Resources IIS 2.0 Provides teachers with the ability to quickly find digital resources and professional development that are aligned to standards. Tools: •TRL-Digital Resources linked to GPS & CCSS IIS 2.5 Provides districts with the ability to load local resources into the LOR to be presented to teachers in TRL. IIS 3.0 Provides teachers with the ability to assign digital resources to students and monitor use. Provides student with access to personalized learning. Tools: • LORLearning Object Repository Tools: • LT-Learning Tool • Georgia Online Individual Education Plan (GOIEP) IIS 6.0 Improve Teacher Skills Tools: • IIS-Professional Development System • Tool kit for teacher prep program IIS 7.0 Measure Teacher Skills Tools: •Performance Index •Growth Model •Observations •Surveys •IIS-High School Feedback Report •IIS-Data Analysis Tool Metrics IIS 4.0 Provides teachers with the ability to measure effectiveness of instruction. Tools: • IIS-Learning Progression Maps • IIS-Data Analysis Tool • Formative Assessment Upload • OAS/GOFAR • Financial Systems IIS 5.0 Provides teachers, students, and parents with the ability to store longitudinal data. Tools: • Backpack Personalized Learning Environment for Every K12 Student High Quality 21st Century Classroom Instruction SLDS – Statewide Longitudinal Data System IIS – Instructional Improvement System LOR – Learning Object Repository TRL – Teacher Resource Link OAS – Online Assessment System Technology Tiers Education Technology Ecosystem Get Connected: Using Data Systems to Inform Instruction and Improve Learning June 24, 2015 Michael Gwatney, Fannin County Board of Education Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) Implementation Creates a “One-Stop-Shop” The SLDS provides access to historical student data, including assessments. Helps educators make informed, data-driven decisions regarding student learning Access within the existing Student Information System (SIS) addresses many logistical issues SLDS Integration in the SIS The district information database Web-based application Classroom management Student demographics Electronic gradebook Parent portal Vehicle for state reporting Access to Data in the SIS Promotes Information Security Information Security describes the process that focuses on: Confidentiality – To ensure that information is accessible only to authorized users; Integrity – The safeguarding of the accuracy and completeness of information, as well as its preservation; and Availability – To ensure that only authorized users have access to the information they need and only as required by their position with the school district. Student Information Is Protected… Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy interests of students Also known as the Buckley Amendment Accessing the SLDS through Infinite Campus Once logged in to Infinite Campus, authorized users see an “SLDS” access tab SIS access is customized based on a user’s need. THE PAST THE PRESENT Slide content from GaDOE "What is FERPA?" (Hackemeyer, J., September 2010) SLDS: State and Local Assessments State Assessment Data Local Assessment Data Visual & Vivid Beyond Valid: A Better & Vivid Visual Relationship With Data Step one, Get data. Step two… Renaissance Learning 44,000 Schools in Renaissance Cloud 23 70 million million student users Computer Adaptive Assessments 400 Book Quizzes taken Million © 2013 Renaissance Learning. All Rights Reserved 02 #1 Problem: Data is Confusing To Clarify, Add Detail To Clarify, Add Detail Growth – Reading #2 Problem: Data is Cluttered To Unclutter, Layer & Separate Layer & Separate Early Dynasty Undifferentiated: Create Small Multiples Mid Dynasty Late Dynasty To Differentiate, Small Multiples #3 Problem: Takes a lot of time to translate data into insights Color Is Information Visual calls to action Lead with what’s important… Get Connected: Using Data Systems to Inform Instruction and Improve Learning June 24, 2015 Bob Swiggum, Georgia Department of Education Michael Gwatney, Fannin County Board of Education John Flora, Renaissance Learning