Demo Sites Networking DayFriday March 9, 2012

Mills Falls, Meredith, NH

Long History of Collecting DataNHEIAP/NECAP ScoresObservation SurveyQuarterly Reading Benchmarks

Rigby, Developmental Reading Assessment, Rigby Ultra

AIMSweb K – 6th NWEA 4th – 6th

Using DataNHEAIP/NECAP item analysisQuarterly reading benchmark achievement

reports to administrationScreening for intervention services and

documenting progressAttempted “data meetings” where we looked

at individual kids’ assessment data to determine services – long and laborious!

Using DataTrained all teachers how to access

PerformancePLUS dataNH Responds self assessment indicated

weakness in the core reading curriculum – researched reading series and adopted HMH Journeys

Data-Driven TeachersDr. Scott McLeodPaper discussion at Richards School staff meeting on January 18, 2012

“Where is Richards School on the continuum of becoming a data driven school?”

What we do:Assess and collect data

We make data available to parents

We collaborate, but…

What we need:We need to educate the consumers (administration, parents, school board & staff)

Time to collaborate to create plans to address student’s strengths and weaknesses

School wide NWEA and Descartes training

Using Data BetterDeveloped dedicated team of dedicated

assessors to ensure better reliability and validity of data

Quarterly presentations of school wide assessment data for staff and administration

Articulated the essential understanding that data can help solve problems at the core curriculum level as well as at the student level – VanName Larson

Used backward design to redevelop data team process and forms

Desired Results

RtI Vision Statement—All Richards School and Towle School staff will ensure that all students are actively engaged in learning for the highest student achievement in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

85% of students proficient using Tier I curriculum

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment is a priority area of the DINI.

Richards and Towle SchoolData Team Process

RtI Referral Forms

Next StepsMock Data Day – run through the processRoll out data process to staff Professional Development

In-depth trainings to use PerformancePLUS data to answer questions

Training to read and use NWEA data and Descartes to differentiate instruction

Train staff to use ThinkCentral assessmentsCommunicating assessment process and

findings to familiesDevelop master scheduleConnect with DINI Data Team (in development)

For copies of our forms, please email

cbaker@newport.k12.nh.us