Managing Data Collection: Where we were, where we are, and where we want to be!

1. Managing Data Collection: Where we were, where we are, and where we want to be! Gwen Brockman California State University, Dominguez Hills

2. Where we were… • Hand data collection • Teaching event data (full implementation pilot year 2007-2008) • Demographic and scoring data (quantitative) were entered by hand (2 to 4 weeks). • Scoring sheets were kept to be scanned • Sample teaching events were kept as exemplars and scanned for electronic report submission

3. Where we were… Survey Collection • Candidate surveys (Program Exit) online COE system • Hardcopy - MT→Program, Supervisor →Candidate, MT→Candidate, Lesson plans, lesson scripting, pre-lesson observational forms, lesson reflections, parent conference forms, bulletin board forms

4. Where we were… • Data Collection • EAD: Hard copy • PPS: Hard copy • MUL: Hard copy • CUR: Hard copy • TBE: Partially electronic • SPE: Hard copy • LBS: Hard copy

5. Where we were… • Hand data collection and reporting • Excel files were sorted by content area, intern vs. student teachers, and grant programs, etc. • Scores and demographic data were entered by student workers • Scoring sheets and other data were kept hardcopy to be scanned • 6 student workers, part-time, all year

6. Where we are… • Data collection • TaskStream • Demographics – 15 descriptors (ethnicity, gender, native English speaker, primary language, program, credential area, etc.) • ESAs • Teaching Event • Surveys – program exit, MT, Supervisor, course reviews (coordinators and supervisors encourage candidates to participate.) • Forms – supervision fieldwork/student teaching, context for learning, lesson plans, lesson rubrics, parent conference, bulletin board, resumes, case studies, portfolios

7. Where we are… • Survey Monkey • Master teacher program assessment • Master teacher final candidate assessment • Coursework feedback not yet posted on TaskStream for Graduate Education courses • Grant surveys not yet on TaskStream • NCATE & CTC data – faculty & staff information, diversity & technology study data

8. Where we are… • Data Collection • EAD: Partially electronic • PPS: Partially electronic • MUL: Partially electronic • CUR: Partially electronic • TBE: Electronic

9. Where we are… • Data Collection – hardcopy • Lesson plan scripting (field supervision) • EAD – Field-based projects, portfolios • PPS – Portfolios • CUR – Final project – Action Research • LBS – Capstone course work

10. Where we are… • Data Storage on TaskStream • Previously run reports • Web page option • Storing exit, performance data, coursework, Masters exam completion rates, for all programs • Available for program coordinators • Manager account to run additional reports • Goals and areas of improvement related to rubrics

11. Where we are… • Data reporting • Intern • Compare proficiency between ST and Interns • Compare trend data • Reports for areas of improvement • Program feedback • Drives professional development • Supervisor support with academic language • Workshops – differentiation, scaffolding, academic language

12. Where we are… • Data reporting • Program binders with past data (200404) • Program improvement feedback • Identifies areas of need and expertise • NCATE Standard 1 • Impact on student learning • Content pedagogy knowledge

13. Where we are… • 2 part-time student workers • 1 part-time administrative assistant • 1 part-time coordinator

14. Where we want to be! • All data collection to be electronic through one system and include all programs • Data analysis between and in programs (e.g., tied to conceptual framework, vision, mission, school goals.

15. Where we want to be! • Continuous improvement • Focus groups mapping professional practices (rubric components), rich conversations • Candidate profiles to ensure coherent progress and analyze with faculty teams • Improved collection of student learning outcomes • Improved collection of student dispositions

16. Questions? Gwen Brockman gbrockman@csudh.edu 310.243.2332