Data Talks

Purpose: To examine student data in the service of improving teacher practice and student results

Elements of Data Talks

• Common purpose/agenda
• Common sets of data
• Common resources
• Time for reflection and collaboration

Examining data helps us to learn about our students and our practice.

Step 1: Examine Data

• Gather, manipulate, reflect, share (EADMS)
• Learn to notice trends and make assumptions
• Note catchers focus attention and provide direction

Our focus this year was ELL's and Designated ELD

Mix in the PD

New Learning

• How to examine data
• How to plan units
• Techniques and strategies
• Developing action plans
• Developing assessment (F&S)

The Details

Tips

• Food
• Breaks
• Choice
• Tosa Support
• Give lots of planning time
• Facilitate don't dominate

Pit Falls

• Don't want to make sub plans
• Only want to do half day
• Don't get the purpose
• Suspicious of the process
• Dont see value

Goals and Outcomes

Obvious

• Additional PD opportunity
• Additional Collaborative opportunity
• Time to plan

Hidden but not secret

• Develops collaborative skills
• Builds relationships
• Sets expectations for level of work
• Develops facilitator skills
• Builds a student focused practice -
• Opportunity to address misconceptions

Questions