early warning system spokane’s lessons learned march 11, 2014

Early Warning SystemSpokane’s Lessons LearnedMARCH 11, 2014

Background

Mary Beth Celio Research Report First Principal Training – summer of 2012 Principal Input Expansion 2013/2014 school year

Lesson 1 – Data Organization History of Data in Spokane Schools

Large data binders with all levels of data Website with links to visualizations

Overwhelmed by data Leaders need data access at the right level and

focus Prioritizing Data Efficiency Common Language for Collaboration

Lesson 1 – Data Organization (con’t)

Macro to Micro Satellite view: aggregated measure of performance - the “whole”

ex. district weekly attendance rate

Naked eye: school level aggregated measure of performanceex. school weekly attendance rate

Microscope view: nitty-gritty details that make up the wholeex. Johnny’s attendance data

Lesson 2 – Intentionality Behind the DesignFive Undergirding Principles (demo)

1. Data Interpretation (color and trend)

2. Data Triangulation (multiple metrics getting at the same idea)

3. Signaling (tells our users what is important)

4. Integration (easy accessibility from the web)

5. Data Consolidation and Organization (desperate data in one place)

Lesson 3 – Growing leaders through data

It’s not good enough to just identify It’s not good enough to just intervene We have to be proactive and responsive You cannot assume leaders know how to lead with data

• Early Warning System

• Slipping Grades• High Risk Report

Identify

• Academic Mentors

• ICAN• Community Dashboard

Intervene • Mentor

Accountability• ICAN Program Evaluation

Monitor

Lesson 4 – It’s not just about risk

Social Support and Academic Press Key Performance Indicators across all data aspects Leaders have to focus on both areas and our

system guides them on key indicators