Technology + Teacher+ Trainer:

The Perfect Solution to Data

Driven Instruction

International Reading Association51st Annual ConventionMonday, May 1, 2006

Presenters:Ronald Morris, Coordinator – Dallas Reading First

Jane Moore, Campus Coach – Rowe Elementary

Lisa DeVeaux, Principal – Rowe Elementary

Introduction

Schools all over the U.S. are using more technology than ever to assess, diagnose, and drill down to locate appropriate intervention strategies for individual students.

This presentation will focus on how schools in one urban district combine technological advances to inform teaching.

Technology Opportunities NCLB Expansion of Successful

Technology Implementation District-wide

Dallas Reading First Techno teachers Techno savvy students

PDA Data Web Providers

Dallas Collaborative Model

Organize School Data for Easy Access at the Campus Level

Provides Scripts and Materials to Assist Campus Administrators Lead Data Driven Discussions

Coordinates Training for Early Release Days to Facilitate Vertical Planning and Curriculum Alignment

Based on individual student need, Teachers prescribe appropriate interventions

Department Supported Teacher Resources

www.dallasreadingfirst.orgUsername:Coach123 Password: Read456

Professional resources Program information Contacts and school maps Decodables and Assessment mats High frequency lists in power point Intervention lessons Attendance Documentation Online Purchasing

Technology/Vendors used by Reading First/Rowe Elementary to enhance K-3 reading instruction

Training – VoyagerU, Texas State Reading Academies

Assessment – Avenues E-assessment, DIBELS/VIP, IDEL, TPRI/Tejas LEE, Istation (continuous assessment), V-Port PM Data

Instruction – A-Z Books, Imagination Station (direct/teacher directed lessons, Infocus Lessons, Online Resources (word lists, lessons, materials)

Planning – Assessment data using mClass/Tango/VIP/Avenues e-reports, automatic grouping of students, Smart Boards, Accountability

Technology Use in Dallas ISD Supports

Student Learning

Prepares students to become productive citizens

Meets individual students needs Provides teachers access to

data Reduces time needed to

complete routine tasks Provides learning opportunities

not available without technology

Questions and Answers

Ronald Morris rmorris@dallasisd.org

Lisa DeVeaux ldeveaux@dallasisd.org

Jane Moore JMoore@dallasisd.org