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Data-Driven Decision Making For Better Instruction Online Course Week 1

Data-Driven Decision Making For Better Instruction Online Course Week 1. Weekly Objectives. Understand and analyze the data collection component of the "No Child Left Behind" Act in matters relating to education. Read websites, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations about the NCLB Act.

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Data-Driven Decision Making For Better Instruction Online Course Week 1

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  1. Data-Driven Decision Making For Better Instruction Online CourseWeek 1

  2. Weekly Objectives • Understand and analyze the data collection component of the "No Child Left Behind" Act in matters relating to education. • Read websites, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations about the NCLB Act. • Participate in Community-Building Class Activity. Look at the examples of "Data Collection Tools”. • Decide on a Team Roles and Name. • Reflect upon individual course experiences and complete an individual reflection.

  3. Reflections • As you review the PowerPoint presentation think about the following questions: • How does the NCLB Act relate to data collection and to the Data-Driven Decision Making Process? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of having this Act? • How does it relate to your profession?

  4. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 On January 3, 2001, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (PL 107-110). This Act was designed "to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind".

  5. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, the revised Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is a potent blend of new requirements, incentives and resources, and it poses significant challenges for states. NCLB is an ambitious law and forces states to move faster and further to improve the achievement of every student. Perhaps the combination of NCLB’s tight timelines and high expectations and existing state education agendas will prove successful where past reform efforts have fallen short. NCLB Article:http://ecs.org/ecsmain.asp?page=/html/issue.asp?issueid=195

  6. The law requires states to implement a statewide accountability system.NCLB establishes requirements for: • Yearly testing and assessments of student performance • State standards for and assessments of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) • Local educational agency (LEA) identification of schools for improvement and corrective actions • Reporting to parents and the public on school performance and teacher quality • Eligibility requirements for school-wide programs • Increased qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals. Article:http://www.cbia.com/ed/NCLB/execsummary_nclb.htm

  7. NCLB provides alternatives for students at public schools failing to meet AYP standards within certain periods, including: • Public school transfer options for all students at such schools; and • Supplementary educational services for low-income children who remain at such schools. The law requires each state to define AYP for the achievement of specific groups: • Economically disadvantaged students; • Students from major racial and ethnic groups; • Students with disabilities; and • Students with limited English proficiency.

  8. NCLB State Requirements by the 2005-2006 school year • To conduct annual academic standards-based assessments in mathematics and reading or language arts in grades 3 through 8. • To have assessments in science at three grade levels by the 2007-2008 school year. • To give grants to states to develop such assessments. NCLB: Is your state on track? Go to http://nclb2.ecs.org/NCLBSURVEY/NCLB.aspx Click on grids and maps links at top of website.

  9. These assessment results must be reported in the aggregated and disaggregated by individual subgroups of students. Teachers can use assessment data to make good decisions in regards to adapting instruction, evaluating progress, highlighting successes, and improving weaknesses. Using Data to Influence Classroom Decisions -- http://www.ed.gov/teachers/nclbguide/datadriven.doc (Word File) OR http://www.ed.gov/teachers/nclbguide/datadriven.pdf (PDF File) Report Cards

  10. Creating a data system that provides the level of detail needed, but in a form that can actually be used to improve student performance. Creating a system of support for school improvement that can help every school in need of improvement meet AYP expectations. Figuring out how to meet the requirement for a highly qualified teacher in every classroom, in a way that is doable, affordable, and that contributes to improved student achievement. Challenges Article: http://www.ecs.org/docs/NewEngland_9-29-03.ppt

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