Using MiBLSi Data to Write a Gap Statement and a Cause for Gap

May 17, 2011

Some material taken from MiBLSi Spring Data Review http://miblsi.cenmi.org

Improving Decision-Making

Problem SolutionFrom

To Problem Problem Solving Solution

InformationRob H. Horner, George Sugai, Teri Lewis-Palmer, & Anne W. Todd, 2005

How MiBLSi Work Can be Made Visible in Your School Improvement Plan

• Examples:

– Through references to data

– Through strategies and activities related to the core principles of Response to Intervention, a Schoolwide Reading Model and Positive Behavior Supports

– These should reflect the integrated nature of the work you are doing in reading and behavior

• Non Examples:

• “We will implement MiBLSi.”

• “We will get trained on MiBLSi.”

Flow to the Study Phase

GAP STATEM

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Critical Features of Team Conversations During the Study Phase:

• Have conversation that revolves around the data.

• Have data available and organized in a central location (data binder, assessment booklet).

• Ensure all team members are actively engaged in the data review process and conversation.

• Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the data.

• Note items for celebration to share with staff.

• Document areas of need, action items, and plans.

What is our gap? Where are we compared to our objective(s)?

Define Gap Statement and Dig Deeper to Identify a Precise Problem Statement

Review Progress Toward Previous Goal(s)/Objective(s), Strategies and Activities

• What were our previous goals/objectives?– See School Improvement Plan

• Have we met those goals/objectives yet?– For some grades (K and first)

• Is the gap getting smaller, staying the same, or getting bigger?– Smaller for K and first, getting bigger in other grades, especially third.

• Did we complete the strategies and activities to support attainment of each goal/objective?– We did not have the strategies and activities documented in a format that easily allowed

us to monitor them.