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Technology + Teacher+ Trainer: The Perfect Solution to Data Driven Instruction. International Reading Association 51 st Annual Convention Monday, May 1, 2006. Presenters:. Ronald Morris, Coordinator – Dallas Reading First. Lisa DeVeaux, Principal – Rowe Elementary.
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Technology + Teacher+ Trainer: The Perfect Solution to Data Driven Instruction International Reading Association 51st Annual Convention Monday, May 1, 2006
Presenters: Ronald Morris, Coordinator – Dallas Reading First Lisa DeVeaux, Principal – Rowe Elementary Jane Moore, Campus Coach – Rowe Elementary
Introduction • Schools all over the U.S. are using more technology than ever to assess, diagnose, and drill down to locate appropriate intervention strategies for individual students. • This presentation will focus on how schools in one urban district combine technological advances to inform teaching.
Technology Opportunities • NCLB • Expansion of Successful Technology Implementation District-wide • Dallas Reading First • Techno teachers • Techno savvy students
Dallas Collaborative Model • Organize School Data for Easy Access at the Campus Level • Provides Scripts and Materials to Assist Campus Administrators Lead Data Driven Discussions • Coordinates Training for Early Release Days to Facilitate Vertical Planning and Curriculum Alignment
Based on individual student need, Teachers prescribe appropriate interventions
Department Supported Teacher Resourceswww.dallasreadingfirst.orgUsername:Coach123 Password: Read456 • Professional resources • Program information • Contacts and school maps • Decodables and Assessment mats • High frequency lists in power point • Intervention lessons • Attendance Documentation • Online Purchasing
Technology/Vendors used by Reading First/Rowe Elementary to enhance K-3 reading instruction • Training – VoyagerU, Texas State Reading Academies • Assessment – Avenues E-assessment, DIBELS/VIP, IDEL, TPRI/Tejas LEE, Istation (continuous assessment), V-Port PM Data • Instruction – A-Z Books, Imagination Station (direct/teacher directed lessons, Infocus Lessons, Online Resources (word lists, lessons, materials) • Planning – Assessment data using mClass/Tango/VIP/Avenues e-reports, automatic grouping of students, Smart Boards, Accountability
Technology Use in Dallas ISD Supports Student Learning • Prepares students to become productive citizens • Meets individual students needs • Provides teachers access to data • Reduces time needed to complete routine tasks • Provides learning opportunities not available without technology
Questions and Answers Ronald Morris rmorris@dallasisd.org Lisa DeVeaux ldeveaux@dallasisd.org Jane Moore JMoore@dallasisd.org