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Evidence Based Evidence Based Initiatives: Using Data Initiatives: Using Data
Systems to Improve Systems to Improve Education Processes and Education Processes and
Outcomes Outcomes Matt Dawson
Director, REL MidwestAugust 2009
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Overview
View from the Top (Down)Exploring the PossibilitiesLearning Point Associates SEC Projects
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“Supposing is good, but finding out is better.” (Mark Twain)
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State Level Efforts
“Getting the Evidence for Evidence-Based Initiatives”• Available at:
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/pdf/REL_2007016.pdf
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DQC Essential ElementsIL IN IA MI MN OH WI
Statewide student identifier X X X X X X XStudent-level enrollment data X X X X X X XStudent-level test data X X X X X X XInformation on untested students X X X X XStatewide teacher identifier with match
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Student-level course completion dataStudent-level SAT, ACT, and AP exam
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Student-level graduation and dropout
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K-12 and higher ed. match X X XState data audit system X X X X X X X
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Exemplary Practices
Establishing LDS using unique student ID
Linking data across the systemDeveloping diagnosticsUsing accountability data
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Challenges and Constraints
Analytic capacity, staff, and resources Data burden FERPA
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Beyond Accountability: An Example
whereDi = number of FTE teachers needed to meet requirements in a
subject areaa = proportion of years that the student body is required to take
in a given subjectxi = average student enrollment in a given school y = class sizez = number of periods taught per FTE per day
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/iiax yDz
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District Level Needs Sensing
Survey of principals and teachers• More time to use data• More training to interpret test scores• More systematic and relevant information• Training on putting what is learned into
practice• Training on working with the data being
collected
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District Focus Group Findings
Almost all districts use state assessment data Few find it useful
Few can link state and district data Lack of consistency between systems
Few have qualified personnel to make data available and understandable
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District Focus Group Findings
Interested in tracking academic growth over time
Interested in measuring teacher value-addNeed easy to understand tools and reportsData should meet the needs of various
audiencesData should be linked to strategies for
improvement
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How is your district
different?12
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Questions for Districts (and States)
What is the goal?How will the goal be reached?Why is that the way to reach the goal?
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Reading the Tea Leaves
Secretary DuncanJohn EastonARRA
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ARRA
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ARRA
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Examples of SEC work by LPA
NY: SEC as part of district audit processDE: State level project analyzing
alignment to standardsOH: Actively working with Ohio for last
5 yearsMI: Building capacity for future workIN: Primarily with districts in corrective
action
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Questions?
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Matt DawsonP: 630-649-6563 F: 630-649-6700E-Mail: [email protected] East Diehl Road, Suite 200Naperville, IL 60563-1486General Information: 800-356-2735
