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Comprehensive Assessment System

Comprehensive Assessment System. Interpreting NECAP Data February 8, 2012. Session Objectives. The purpose of this session is to: Remind you of how to access reports/log in to NARS Review the different types of NECAP reports Demonstrate a simple protocol for analyzing data

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Comprehensive Assessment System

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  1. Comprehensive Assessment System Interpreting NECAP Data February 8, 2012

  2. Session Objectives The purpose of this session is to: • Remind you of how to access reports/log in to NARS • Review the different types of NECAP reports • Demonstrate a simple protocol for analyzing data • Answer your questions

  3. Accessing Reports

  4. NARS Reporting Site: http://reporting.measuredprogress.org/NECAPReporting/?ProgramID=33&ServiceID=13 Training Manual: http://www.ride.ri.gov/assessment/DOCS/NECAP/Reports_Results/10.2010/NARS_NECAP_Online_Analysis_Tool_Training_Manual.pdf RIDE Resources: http://www.ride.ri.gov/assessment/Results.aspx

  5. NECAP Analysis and Reporting System (NARS) Account Creation Hierarchy Password Assistance: Use the following list to determine whom to contact for assistance with your User Name and Password: Superintendents – Contact NECAP Service Center at 877-632-7774 Principals – Contact NECAP Service Center at 877-632-7774 Teachers – Contact School Principal

  6. Types of NECAP Reports • Student Report (Confidential)Information for Parents • Item Analysis Report(Confidential)School level by student • Results Report (Public)School and District level • Summary Report (Public)District/State level • Student Level Data Files(Confidential)Excel/csv files by grade on district and school confidential site

  7. Questions?

  8. IMS Preview • In development for fall 2012 launch • All state data will be available to educators at all levels • Detailing reporting options now • Sorting by AYP subgroup

  9. Using NECAP Data Phases of Collaborative Inquiry Adapted from N. Love

  10. Using NECAP Data • The goal is to increase student achievement • Engage in collaborative discourse about data • -Using relevant, timely data to influence decisions is considered a best practice • Discussion of data requires a structured approach • -Protocols, ground rules, and shared talk time • Our focus is using NECAP data to assess school-level • achievement, NOT individual student achievement • -Look for trends and patterns

  11. Using Data – A Simple Approach • Step 1:Observe • Step 2:Discuss • Step 3:Action Steps • Step 4:Reflect

  12. Step 1 - Observe • Look at the data with your colleagues • What do you notice? • Make objective statements about the data Adapted from N. Love (2002) and National School Reform Faculty: ATLAS protocol (2000)

  13. Step 2 - Discuss • Talk with your colleagues • Why do you think the data might look this way? Hypothesize. -Is it the wording of the question? -Do the students need more practice with this type of question? -Are there misconceptions that are leading to incorrect responses? Adapted from N. Love (2002) and National School Reform Faculty: ATLAS protocol (2000)

  14. Step 3 – Action Steps • What are some other sources that could confirm or refute this data? • What does the data mean for my school regarding curriculum and instruction? • How can I dig deeper? Adapted from N. Love (2002) and National School Reform Faculty: ATLAS protocol (2000)

  15. Step 4 - Reflect • What did you learn from this activity? Adapted from N. Love (2002) and National School Reform Faculty: ATLAS protocol (2000)

  16. Questions?

  17. Tying it together • NECAP reports are one source of data. • Look to other sources of data to confirm or refute. • Think about curricular and instructional action steps.

  18. Data Use PD Preview • RIDE recognized need for PD on Data Use • Funded through RTTT • Cohorts of leadership teams from schools/districts • Vendor to create and implement needs assessment, PD series, and materials • Training + in-district support • Contact me

  19. Questions? Kevon.Tucker-Seeley@ride.ri.gov (401) 222-8494 Lindsay.Wepman@ride.ri.gov (401) 222-8254

  20. Upcoming Webinars Wednesday, March 14th 9:30-10:30 Where is RTI in a CAS?

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