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Learn how to effectively utilize the PLAN and EXPLORE reports to guide decision-making and improve college readiness in Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District. This project aims to increase expectations and systematically enhance college readiness across the region.
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Using Data to Guide Decision-Making and Continuous Improvement
Item response summary Getting the most from PLAN and EXPLORE reports Produced for the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District Mark Esper, Great Lakes Learning Group, Inc.
Common Mission, Vision, Values, and…Goals Project Goals: To increase expectations (student / parent / teacher) regarding the value and attainability of college. To systematically increase college readiness across the region as measured by the Education Planning and Assessment System (ACT, PLAN, EXPLORE) Attach an appropriate sense of importance to college and college-readiness
Metrics That Matter • The ACT is a predictor of success at entry level college coursework • The PLAN test is a predictor of success on the ACT • The EXPLORE test… • Together they form the Educational Planning and Assessment System – a program that provides; • Student planning • Instructional support College Readiness Standards • Assessment • Program evaluation
ACT Action Plan – Essential Elements • Common mission, vision,… • Build background knowledge • Student (and Parent) orientation • Student results orientation – general • Student goal setting conferences - specific • Pyramid of interventions with sound RTI process • Use the data to guide continuous improvement • Curriculum alignment • Increasing instructional effectiveness • Assess, adjust, improve… • More…
Item Response Summary Report • College Readiness Standards Right-click on the link and select Open Hyperlink
In your packet… Guide for Interpreting Your EXPLORE or PLAN Item Response Summary
Use the data with your colleagues to identify best practices
ACT Action Plan A Step by Step Approach to College Readiness…
What’s my job, really? • Which line do I focus on? • How does that define how I see my work?
Links • For the PLAN Test Booklet and Explore Test Booklet Contact Rob Hansen at TBAISD 922-6497 rhansen@tbaisd.k12.mi.us • The ACT College Readiness Standards • Guide for Interpreting Your PLAN Item Response Summary Report • Guide for Interpreting Your EXPLORE Item Response Summary Report • Marzano’s Effective Teaching Practices