STAR Assessment ImplementationTimberlane Regional School District

Leadership Summit June 24, 2014

Who?

Dr. Metzler Kathie Dayotis Mark PedersenDr. Wilson Michelle Gaydos Mary WidmanScott Strainge Mike Hogan Brian O’ConnellKelli Killen JoAnn Georgian Heather RoyBeth Rincon Nancy Barcelos Sandra AllaireSusan Rasicot Don Woodworth Mike FlynnJohn Holland Doug Rolph Susan LavrichDeb Armfield Kathie McKechnie Lorin Caffelle

Objectives of the Summit

• Review product capabilities• Define goals for implementation• Develop a shared understanding of the long-term school

improvement strategies• Define long and short-term goals and measures of

success• Define how these goals and strategies integrate with the

district’s initiatives• Develop project schedule and timelines for the year• Plan for staff kick-off event

Champions’ Academy August 11 and September 22, 23

3 Nonconsecutive Training Sessions

Sessions will incrementally build a deep understanding of STAR so that Champions can guide teachers and administrators in effectively using STAR to support student achievement

Champions’ Academy

Who?AM Session: Kathie Dayotis, Michelle Gaydos, Mike Hogan, JoAnn Georgian, Nancy Barcelos, Don Woodworth, Doug Rolph, Kathie McKechnie, Deb Armfield, John Holland, Kelli Killen, Beth Rincon, Roxanne Wilson, Scott Strainge

PM Session:Patrice Liff, Atkinson AP, Michelle Vance, Bill Pimley, Heather Roy, Lauren Caffelle, Brian O’Connell, Mary Widman, Mike Flynn, Mark Pedersen, Sandra Allaire, Susan Lavrich, 7 School level champions

Day 1: Prior to STAR Administration

Champions’ Leadership Orientation

August 11, 2014

Building a Data CultureWhat is STAR and how will we use it to address

our data needs?Shared responsibility and accountabilityRole of STAR champions and leaders

Day 1 Continued• Administering STAR with fidelityTest frequency and schedulingPreparing students to take the testMotivating students and teachers properlyMonitoring student testingTraining staff on administering STAR assessment

STAR OverviewComputer –adaptive assessment and item response theorySTAR scale and its connection to CCSS and Smarter BalancedGrowth modeling/ projected scoresTaking a STAR assessment

Within 2 Weeks of STAR AdministrationSeptember 22 & 23

Champions’ AcademyWho?

Participants:Kathie Dayotis, Michelle Gaydos, Mike Hogan, JoAnn Georgian, Nancy Barcelos, Don Woodworth, Doug Rolph, Kathie McKechnie, Deb Armfield, John Holland, Kelli Killen, Beth Rincon, Roxanne Wilson, Scott Strainge, Patrice Liff, Atkinson AP, Michelle Vance, Bill Pimley, Heather Roy, Lauren Caffelle, Brian O’Connell, Mary Widman, Mike Flynn, Mark Pedersen, Sandra Allaire, Susan Lavrich, 7 School level champions

Champions’ Academy Cont.

Day 2:• The science of STAR• Creating a data culture• Universal screening• Using the Core Progress learning progressions to

inform instructionDay 3:• Measuring growth with student growth percentiles• Monitoring progress• Estimating mastery of standards and proficiency on

state assessments

Renaissance-U

Self-Paced TutorialsOnline content is organized into a series of short, self-guided, engaging tutorials that present essential information. The tutorials can be viewed by individuals at their own pace or by groups of educators as part of a staff development model

Tutorials:• Promote incremental learning and avoid information

overload

• Maximize teacher time because they are short and may be viewed at a time that is convenient

Tutorials Continued

Tutorials also:• Allow for the review of challenging content that

may be viewed any number of times

• Include a variety of interactive activities to help the educators apply the information they have learned

• Provide information regarding accountability and progress tracking

Online Data Consulting

The online data Coach works with the principal and up to two designated educators, per school, to develop a timeline for the course. • The data coach leads online data review sessions

(facilitated by the principal and/or the designated educators) with groups of teachers (grade level or department teams) at key points during the year to assist them in analyzing and applying the data to instructional plans and intervention plans • The online data coach is available to address any

questions as they arise

STAR Facilitated Online Course

• This course is a blend of self-paced tutorials and personalized, professional data consulting from a Renaissance Online Data Coach

• Live online discussions with the coach will enable all educators to apply the knowledge they have gained from the tutorials in order to analyze data about their own students with expert guidance

Leadership Team Review of the Year

1 Day (TBD)The Renaissance Consultant will meet with District Administrators, Principals, Assistant Principals, Academic Deans and Champions at the end of the school year to:

• Assess progress toward goals• Address successes• Address concerns• Develop a plan for the next year