Saturday, January 28, 2012
DART Detail: English Language Learners
The ESE is has introduced DART Detail: English Language Learners, the second of a series of dynamic Excel-based data investigation tools. This ELL-specific tool includes data such as enrollment, primary languages, countries of origin, MEPA performance, achievement gap information, MCAS performance, student indicators, staffing data, and Title III allocations. (Note: this version of the tool has been updated since the pilot release of DART Detail: ELLs in December and a User's Guide is now available.)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
PARCC Assessment Update
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) recently released a solicitation for the development of items for its next-generation K-12 assessments in English and math.
The solicitation's summary document and FAQ provide us with a glimpse into what these assessments will look like, including more information about:
The solicitation's summary document and FAQ provide us with a glimpse into what these assessments will look like, including more information about:
- Diagnostic assessments in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Mid-year assessments in ELA/literacy and mathematics.
- Performance-based assessments in ELA/literacy and mathematics.
- End-of-year assessments in ELA/literacy and mathematics.
Southeast Data Coach Network 1/27/2012
The Southeast DSAC Data Coach Network is an opportunity for school-based
data coaches (and others who support collaborative inquiry) to participate in a regional professional learning
community focused on building structures of collaborative inquiry. Monthly network sessions focus on sharing best practices and building upon
skills and knowledge gained in the Data Coaching course from Research
for Better Teaching.
The Network is intended for participants from Level 3 districts and "legacy" Level 3 districts who have taken the Data Coaching course from RBT. These districts were provided with a previous opportunity to register, and we have determined that there are openings for a few additional participants. The next meeting is scheduled for this Friday, January 27, from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Plymouth, MA.
I apologize for the last-minute announcement of openings, but would be happy to hear from additional district or school-based data coaches (or those that serve in a data coach role) that would be interested in participating. You may register at this link. Thank you!
The Network is intended for participants from Level 3 districts and "legacy" Level 3 districts who have taken the Data Coaching course from RBT. These districts were provided with a previous opportunity to register, and we have determined that there are openings for a few additional participants. The next meeting is scheduled for this Friday, January 27, from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm in Plymouth, MA.
I apologize for the last-minute announcement of openings, but would be happy to hear from additional district or school-based data coaches (or those that serve in a data coach role) that would be interested in participating. You may register at this link. Thank you!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
1/13/2012 Commissioner's Update
The recent update from the Commissioner shared information about the materials for the Educator Evaluation Model System that were released last week. As I digest these new materials I will share relevant resources on the blog, as there are many references to the use of data in this new system.
In addition, the Commissioner announced that the 2012 Early Warning Indicator System (EWIS) rosters are now available in the Security Portal (Accountability 2011 Data Dropbox) for those who have been assigned the district accountability security role.
In addition, the Commissioner announced that the 2012 Early Warning Indicator System (EWIS) rosters are now available in the Security Portal (Accountability 2011 Data Dropbox) for those who have been assigned the district accountability security role.
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