HI SMART

Implementing a Data Visualization Tool

Meeting With Hawai`i’s Educational LeadersFebruary 6 and 7, 2012

Introductions and Purpose

• Aloha• Introductions• Who we are

• Cal-PASS• IEBC

• Goals of this meeting:• Gain a common understanding of the project• Review timelines• Learn what would be best for you

Project Overview

• Create 4-6 web-based data visualization tools

• Insure that the tools meet user needs• Develop and deliver tools over a two and a

half year period• Conduct training of stakeholder groups

Project Deliverables and Timelines

Activity Timeline

Initial visit to determine stakeholder needs Feb, 2012

Refine research questions March, 2012

Develop specifications May, 2012

Data collection May, 2012

Infrastructure development July, 2012

Product development March, 2013

System deployment, phase 1 Apr - 2013

Training and user support May, 2013 -ongoing

System deployment, phase 2-4 June 2014

SMART Tool

What the HI SMART Tool is What the HI SMART Tool is NOT Current SMART tools in use

Demonstration• Segment tool• Transition tool• Intervention tool

Your Turn:What Questions Need To Be Answered

Sample questions:• Are matriculating high school students prepared for

college?• School and district breakouts• Outcomes of special programs

• What are the employment rates and earning levels of Hawai`i’s high school and college graduates?• Breakout by in-state compared to drop-outs by

credential level• What are the success and retention rates of students?

• By discipline• By course

Developing the Research Question

• What do you want to know?• From what population

• Segment• Students (type)

• Over what period of time• From when to when

• What would you do with the information to inform policy and/or improve practice?