OSAT

1. 2012 Teach For America Corps Member Training OSAT

2. Objectives • CMs understand the purpose and value of the tool and of tracking student achievement separate from their gradebook • CMs know how to log in to the tool via TFANet • CMs know how to create class lists, units, and scores in the JumpRope OSAT • CMs know how to interpret achievement reports

3. Agenda • Intro to Pilot & Tracking (15m) • JumpRope Tutorials (30m, independent work on laptops) • How to get help (5m) • TFA “Growth Trackers” (optional, 5m) • Questions and Wrap-up (5m)

4. About JumpRope Started by a TFA ‘06 CM, JumpRope makes innovative tools for teachers and schools that help track student achievement in more meaningful ways. We are excited to work with your TFA region this year! Visit www.jumpro.pe to get JumpRope for your whole school.

5. OSAT Intro Video • Please switch to the provided video file and show. Make sure that the speakers are on! (approximately 10m)

6. Logging in to the OSAT • Log in to TFANet (www.tfanet.org) • Click on the “Online Student Achievement Tracker (OSAT)” link under “Tools and Trackers” • A new window will open and you will be automatically logged into your OSAT tool You may have also received a welcome email from support@jumpro.pe with these details.

7. Can’t log in? Oh no! • If you cannot log in to TFANet, please email tfanet.support@teachforamerica.org • If you CAN log in to TFANet but you cannot access, the OSAT, please email support@jumpro.pe with the following information: • Your full name • Placement region • TFANet username (should be an email address) • We’ll get it sorted out for you as soon as possible! ***For the next activity, buddy up with a friend.

8. JumpRope Tutorials • The OSAT has built-in tutorials that are designed to get you started tracking as quickly as possible.

9. Your task for the next 30 minutes • Log into the OSAT • Complete the five training tutorials (or as many as you can in the time provided – you can always finish later) • Complete at least the first three items on the checklist • We’re tracking your progress!

10. How to get help in the OSAT IF YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT OR HOW TO TRACK: • Look for related tutorials or help documents • Reach out to your MTLD or geeky friend IF YOU HAVE A TECHNICAL PROBLEM USING THE OSAT: • Log into the OSAT and click the Support menu, and Contact us • JumpRope will respond within 1 buesiness day! You can always email support@jumpro.pe for help!

11. TFA Growth Trackers • JumpRope has built several special trackers into the OSAT that you can use to track: • DRA Level Growth • Dibbels Growth • 6+1 Writing Traits Growth • SRI Growth • If you are interested in using these trackers, click “TFA Trackers” in the Plan tab and follow the instructions on the screen!

12. Frequently Asked Questions • Does JumpRope work on an iPad? • Not yet – give us a few months • Can another (non-TFA) teacher at my school use JumpRope? • Sure! Email support@jumpro.pe and we’ll give you a free account code • Can my entire school use JumpRope? • Of course! Our school-wide product has tons of extra features, too. Just drop us a line.

13. Next Steps • Complete all five online tutorials • Enter your full class list of students • Create your first (real) standards and begin to enter scores as you assess your students • In a couple of months (once you have data), we’ll have another training that explains how to analyze and make decisions on your mastery data

14. Thanks for your time! • Thanks! JumpRope and the TFA OSAT team are excited to be working with you this year. GOOD LUCK and HAPPY TRACKING!

15. Revisiting Objectives • CMs understand the purpose and value of the tool and of tracking student achievement separate from their gradebook • CMs know how to log in to the tool via TFANet • CMs know how to create class lists, units, and scores in the JumpRope OSAT • CMs know how to interpret achievement reports