The Grow Network and New York StateA Partnership to Transform Reporting

November 2, 2005Jim Stewart, Project Manager

Presentation to 4th Annual Conference onBest Practices Using Data

White Plains, NY

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Key Drivers for the Statewide Reporting Platform

• Web-based access to all reports• Include new accountability measures, with grade by grade testing• Explain test results to a variety of users, including parents and the

general public• Provide flexibility in how data is retrieved• Maintain privacy of student data• Commitment to the “Responsible use of data”

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NYSED Reporting Platform - Project Scope

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Availability of Key Statewide ReportsType of Report Description When Available

Verification Reports Initial Reports designed to validate enrollment information in Level 1 repository prior to migration to Level 2

Initial Level 1 reports in Feb 2006, others available throughout 2006

Individual and Summary Performance Reports

Preformatted reports for individual student, school, district, and state

Anticipated August 2006

Predefined and ad hoc analyses for grades 3-8 ELA and Math; NYSAA; NYSESLAT

Web-based tool for analysis of assessment results by user-defined selection criteria (e.g. demographics); for advanced users

Anticipated after August 2006

School Report Cards Updated version of current NY Report Cards

October 2006

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Prototype Disclaimers

The following reports may have a “finished” look. However,• We are 2 weeks into a 5 year contract.• They are taken from early prototyping efforts. They are certain to

change somewhat.• Reviews with NYSED staff are just now beginning.• The Report Advisory Committee, with representatives from a diverse

group of educational organizations and institutions within NY State, will review all report prototypes prior to release. The first meeting is scheduled for December 2005.

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Sample Data Verification Report

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Individual Student Report

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Example of Flexible, Ad Hoc Analysis

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See www.paayp.com School Report Cards operational in 2 weeksSample School Report Card (from Pennsylvania)

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Sample School Report Card (continued)

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For More Information

NYSED Information and Reporting Services518-474-7965