WHERE’S THE DATA?

Special Education Inservice

August 25, 2010

Gary Pernu and Jody Labernik

PURPOSE OF DATA To determine student progress To monitor effectiveness of teaching strategy To provide feedback to the student To demonstrate accountability for student

progress Creates open dialogue w/

students/parents/teachers/paraprofessional Promotes motivation of students Provides consistent method to measure

goals/objectives Removes power struggles Promotes professionalism

LEGAL/PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL REASONS

Document progress on goals and objectives

Accountability in decisions regarding program change

Actual functional observation data rather than perception

DATA=ACCOUNTABILITY=IDEIA/NCLB

DATA OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

Medical Financial Technology

Internet searchesFacebook/My Space (Social

Networks)Video/internet games

Mobile Phone Media Recreation

World is data driven!!

WHAT DO WE MEASURE IN SCHOOL?

Demographic informationRaceGenderEthnicityFinancial statusAddressFamily StatusAge/Grade

Academic Social Attendance

TYPES OF DATA IN EDUCATIONAL SETTING

Classroom/school observations Parent Report Teacher/parent/student interviews Grades/Report Card District assessments (i.e.NWEA, AIMS-web) State assessments (i.e. MCA, MTAS) Skills Tutor/Compass Attendance Disciplinary Notices Work Samples Charting frequency & duration of behavior/task

WHO COLLECTS DATA?

Teachers Paraprofessionals Administration Student Parents Special Education personnel (i.e. school

psychologist, related service) Other school staff

Lunch room ISS roomathletics

CHARTING FREQUENCY & DURATION OF BEHAVIOR/TASK

Define Behaviors

A target behavior is the behavior targeted for

observation, measurement, and/or modification.

TARGET BEHAVIORSEVERYBODY NEEDS TO BE ON THE

SAME PAGE!

Target behaviors are defined in terms of observable terms (ie: in seat, eyes on teacher, reading aloud, writing)

Must pinpoint behavior in order to collect data reliably across variety of school personnel/observers

The team needs to reach consensus on definition of behavior being measured

MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS/ CONSIDERATIONS

Considerations for charting method of gathering data

Frequency-How often does the behavior occur? Rate-How often does behavior occur within

specific time frame? Duration-How long is the behavior? Does it occur in a certain class? Does the behavior occur around certain

students? Is the behavior precipitated by other students?

ANTECEDENTS TO BEHAVIOR

A break in routine Loss of privilege Particular sound/sight/texture A reprimand A request Physical Contact Attention given to someone other than

child Difficulty w/ task Delivery of reinforcement Demands placed on child

WE COLLECT DATA ON IEP GOALS FOR…

Progress Reports-determine if IEP goals are appropriate (do they need to be changed?)

Graduation Extended School Year (ESY) Determine if related service evaluation is

appropriate Assistive technology Adult assistance needs Share student’s strengths and weaknesses

Remember to measure what is stated on IEP objectives

Keep in mind when writing goals/objectives

SIMPLE “HIGH TECH” DATA COLLECTION METHODS

Sped Forms data charting

SPED FORMS DATA CHARTING #2

SPED FORMS DATA CHARTING #3

GRAPHING BEHAVIORAL/ACADEMIC DATA

We graph behavioral/academic data in order to:

Allow for visual inspection of data to determine progress;

Use as a communication tool with students, parents and team members

SIMPLE “LOW TECH” DATA COLLECTION METHODS

Tally marks using masking tape, post-it notes, etc.

Clickers Stop watch Tokens(objects, beads, coins, etc.) Token transfers from one pocket to another Charts (sticker, thermometer) Graph paper to chart Tape recorder Video recorder Classroom assignments/work samples Communication Notebook

OTHER IDEAS?

IDEAS TO MEASURE PROGRESS FOR STUDENTS CONCURRENTLY

Collect data on a small number of students for one week.

Collect specific academic data (ie: reading/ math) for all students for one week.

Utilize paraprofessional & other school personnel

Have students assist w/data collection and recording of data

Use email to document progress from classroom teacher(s)

Communication Notebook

OTHER IDEAS?

DATA COLLECTION RESOURCES

Sped Forms NSEC website

Colleagues Internet

DATA IS YOUR FRIEND!