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E2T2. May 13, 2009. Two threads MyAccess writing project Data warehouse. Short Version. Details. DMPS E2T2 Team. Focus – Middle School Literacy (Grades 6-8) Primary Goal – Contribute to efforts to increase reading achievement of middle school students. Measures – ITBS.
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E2T2 May 13, 2009
Two threads MyAccess writing project Data warehouse Short Version
Focus – Middle School Literacy (Grades 6-8) Primary Goal – Contribute to efforts to increase reading achievement of middle school students. Measures – ITBS Des Moines Public Schools
All 6-8 grade attendance centers are included Expansion this year on literacy related data warehouse work at elementary level Selection process used for schools to participate:
Today’s Presentation • Impact on: • Students • Teachers • Programs • Internal Evaluation • Challenges / New Learning
MyAccess Sharon Reynolds
The way it used to be… • In the 1990s students in grades 3,6 and 10 were given writing tests which were hand scored • With budgets tight, the testing was discontinued but the focus wasn’t
Move to MyAccess • E2T2 allowed us the technology to continue working with the craft of writing • Purchases included: 5 laptops per teacher, the My Access subscription, a printer and professional development
Immediate Feedback • My Access facilitates the blend of technology and formative assessment. Students receive quick feedback of their submissions and summary data is available to teachers to modify their instruction.
Holistic Scores 08-09 is excluding the post test
Changes over time • When the technology works and accessible, it is being used • The change in the paradigm of teaching • Professional development that supports the teacher where they’re at but encourages them to stretch their skills
Narrative from a teacher “I love My Access and so do my students! The only thing that I would like to see change is that they allow access to the program for every student.”
DataWarehouse Brian Cooper
The Literacy Data Entry system is dynamically populated from our student information system. Teachers just enter the scores, and click submit.
There are District reports. And student reports.
Individual student level information; ITBS, NPR and NGE, are displayed in tables and charts.
Equipment Challenges & Data Rich / Information Poor
Additional information, such as behavior data is also being reported through the Data Warehouse.
Future Plans Greg Davis
Continue support of middle school literacy with continued support of MyAccess Project Continue Data Warehouse enhancement and dissemination Upgrade middle school technology infrastructure. Future Plans