Rainier View Elementary Presents ……….

Presented By:

Regina Carter Dr. Margery Ginsberg Molly Smith Cathy Thompson Sahnica Washington

Goal of Data Conferencing

To improve instructional practice by using data that teachers identify as useful and credible.

Definition

Data Conferencing is a process where a team of teachers and administrators collaborate using data sources to follow the progress of four students.• One above grade level • One at grade level • Two below grade level

Definition Continued…

Teachers select assessments in math, reading, and writing.

Although this process could be applied to any content area.

They monitor progress from month to month using the data conferencing form.

Data Conferencing Form

Example: Data Conferencing FormData conferencing form 2.doc

What it is not!

Data Conference is not a substitute for examining student work on a more regular basis or disregarding assessment of all students.

What it is!

Data Conferencing is a process to systematically assess students who represent the range of learners in every classroom.

Based on this data, teachers adjust instruction to meet every learner’s needs.

Step 1

Identify four students who represent the range of learners in your classroom.

Step 2

The team identifies content area assessment that are reasonably efficient in administering and used over time to identify patterns.

Step 3

Create a timeline that delineates when to • Gather baseline data

• Schedule monthly times to administer assessments

Step 4

Plan a monthly team meeting to discuss findings and develop motivating instructional strategies.

The team reviews student progress based on the data, celebrates success, and looks for next-steps for all students.

Step 4 Examples

For students who are struggling to make adequate progress, the team looks for ways to accelerate their learning.

For students who are meeting or exceeding expectations, the team looks for ways to challenge and expand their learning.

Step 5

Team members set individual goals for themselves with a plan of action to improve instructional practice each month.

This process is intended to focus on using the data to develop strategies to enhance teaching.

Step 6

Team sets a specified time for meeting the following month.

Motivational Framework

– Motivational framework 2.doc

Motivational Framework Lesson Plan

Motivational Framework.doc

Data Conferencing Video

Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Washington, Dr. Ginsbergy and Ms. McGuire sit down together to conference about their four students.

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For Additional Information

Please Contact: Cathy Thompson – Principal

Rainier View 11650 Beacon Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98178206-252-7420

Email: cthompson@seattleschools.org