DATA, DATA, AND MORE DATA

Paraeducator RecertificationPresented by: Lisa Andreasen

April 17, 2013

Purpose of Presentation

• Why do we need so much data?• What kinds of data are there?• What is a paraeducators role in data

collection? What’s okay and what’s not• Collecting behavior data• Collecting academic data

Why do we need so much data?

• Annual yearly progress – schools have to demonstrate that students are making annual progress

• IEP Compliance – Iowa rules dictate that data must be collected for IEP goals at least every 2 weeks

• To make educational decisions

What kind of data can we collect?

• General outcome measure data• FLITAD data (frequency, latency, intensity,

topography, accuracy, and duration)• Progress toward Iowa Core Standards• Formative assessment data• Pre & Post Test data• Diagnostic Assessment data• District Wide Assessment data

Paraeducators Role in data collection

• What CAN a paraeducator do with data collection?– Read assessments to students– Administer non-standardized, non-diagnostic

assessments when trained– Collect student behavior data– Record and chart student data– Check student work if an answer key is provided– Make modifications to assessments (such as

larger text and break into chunks)

Paraeducators Role in data collection

• What CAN’T Paraeducators do with data collection?– Modify content or answers on assessments– Develop assessments– Provide students with clues during an assessment– Modify scripted instruction for assessments– Administer diagnostic assessments– Do error analysis– Analyze student data– Set student goals– Make instructional decisions base on student data– Assign student grades

Collecting Behavior Data

• Typically this is FLITAD data (frequency, latency, intensity, topography, accuracy and duration)

• Most often collected is frequency data• Examples of collection forms

Frequency Chart – whole day

Frequency Chart – one class

Check-in/Check-out

5 Point Scale

Case Example

• Read through the written description of student behavior (Jimmy)

• Use the blank frequency chart to document behaviors throughout the day

• Calculate the total behaviors per class and for the whole day

• Be prepared to share your answers with the group

Collecting Academic Data

• Accuracy data• Academic fluency data• Reading, Math, Writing• Progress monitoring• Examples

Reading Fluency Probes

Scoring Reading Fluency Probes

Maze Comprehension Probes

Math Application Probes

Math Application Probes

Timed Math Probes

Writing Fluency Probes

Academic Case Example

• Listen to the recording of the reader• Mark the student record sheet for errors• Calculate the total words written, errors, and

corrects words• Be prepared to share your scores with the

group

Recording and Charting Data

• Use recording sheets to organize data• Chart data using Excel or other program• Enter progress monitoring data on the

WebIEP

Recording Worksheet Example

Recording on the WebIEP

Tips for reading tests to students

• Read with consistent tone of voice and volume

• Read at a rate between 120-160 words per minute depending on student age

• Pause for 2-3 seconds between answers• Only reread questions if students ask• DO NOT inflect voice on correct answers• PRACTICE before reading the test

Other Test Accommodations

• Larger Text• Printed on colored paper• Cut into chunks• Student reads test aloud• Frequent breaks• Adult to prompt to stay on task• Adult to fill in bubble answer sheets

Table talk …

• What are other ways you have collected data in you schools?

• Are there data collection activities that you are confused about or struggle with?

• What tips do you have that might help others when collecting data?

Questions?