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Performance Analysis Fall 2005 T/TAC Online Project VA Assessments October 6, 2005

Performance Analysis Fall 2005 T/TAC Online Project VA Assessments October 6, 2005. Matt Humphrey Aala’a Mashaal Pamela Sharpe Tim Smith Maria Washington Graduate School of Education George Mason University. Presentation Overview. Part 1 Background & Introduction

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Performance Analysis Fall 2005 T/TAC Online Project VA Assessments October 6, 2005

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  1. Performance AnalysisFall 2005 T/TAC Online Project VA AssessmentsOctober 6, 2005 Matt Humphrey Aala’a Mashaal Pamela Sharpe Tim Smith Maria Washington Graduate School of Education George Mason University

  2. Presentation Overview Part 1 • Background & Introduction • Mission and Goal of Project • Clients & Information Sources • Problem & Proposed Solution Part 2 • Purpose of Performance Analysis • Data Collection Part 3 • Recommendations and Closing

  3. Background & Introduction • VAAP, VGLA, & VSEP • No Child Left Behind Act • VA Assessments section for T/TAC Online

  4. Mission and Goal of Project • Create a VA Assessments section on T/TAC Online Website • Teachers should be able to submit curricula, find ideas, lesson plans, and resources for special needs students. • The goal of this project is to support teachers by providing a vehicle for collaborating.

  5. Clients & Information Sources

  6. Problem and Proposed Solution Problem: • Life skills vs. Cognitive skills assessments • State mandated assessments Proposed Solution: • Utilize T/TAC Online • Implement helpful resources and features

  7. Purpose of a Performance Analysis A performance analysis is the first step taken to determine what needs to be done in order to accomplish the client’s stated goals and objectives. Determine: • Drivers & Barriers (Page 6, Table 1) • Actuals & Optimals (Page 7, Table 2)

  8. Data Collection • Review the manuals (VAAP, VGLA, VSEP) • Attend conference to observe teachers reactions • Visit schools to interact with Special Education Teacher • Informal talk with Jocelyn • Interview with Dr. Behrmann • Informal talk with Anya Evmenova • Interview with Mary Wilds • Interview with John Eisenberg

  9. Key Results • Online manuals need to be searchable and user-friendly • Teachers are very busy during a typical school day and need to constantly monitor students • Teachers are glad to have a structure for assessment • Client wants a public tool for discussions • VA Assessments section = one-stop shop

  10. Recommendations It is recommended that a thorough needs analysis be conducted to determine what the optimal solution system is for the given problems. The Six Steps involved in a Needs Analysis: • Determine Present Conditions • Define the Job • Rank the goals in order of importance • Identify Discrepancies • Determine Positive Areas • Set Priorities for Action

  11. Thank You for Listening • Any Questions?

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