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At Eugene Field Elementary in Maryville, Missouri, our collaborative data teams consist of dedicated educators from Kindergarten to 4th grade, focused on improving student learning outcomes. We engage in weekly professional learning communities, analyzing student data to inform instruction and enhance retention. This initiative addresses inconsistencies in grades and assessments, ensuring accountability among teachers and students alike. By leveraging common assessments and maintaining transparency, we strive to create a consistent curriculum and foster a culture of growth and learning.
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Collaborative Data TeamsGrowing to Learn & Learning to Grow Eugene Field Elementary Kindergarten-4thgrade Maryville, Missouri
First, the test! Next, the results! Now, what?
Collaborative Data TeamsEFE Background • 500 students Kindergarten-4th • 60 Preschoolers • Typically 5 sections per grade level • Professional Learning Community (Year 7) • Teams collaborate weekly
Collaborative Data TeamsGrowing to Learn & Learning to Grow • Varying instruction and materials used from one classroom to the next • Students not retaining information • Inconsistency in student grades and assessments • Teachers working extremely hard, but still showing little growth on MAP assessments
Collaborative Data TeamsEssential Outcomes How many years has your school worked with essential outcomes or power standards? • A) What’s that? • B) We started this year • C) 2-3 years • D) More than 3 years
Collaborative Data TeamsTraining • PLC Team (small group) • Whole group • Facilitators through (NWRPDC) • Collaborative grant
Collaborative Data TeamsCommon Assessments • Philosophy • Development • Alignment • Implementation • Continuous reflection
Collaborative Data TeamsData Meetings • Twice per quarter • Data deadline • NWRPDC Facilitator • Discussion on strategies • Transparency of data • Our kids; not my kids, your kids
Collaborative Data TeamsBenefits • Data is systematically used to guide our instruction • No longer assessing just to assess • Monitor student mastery and retention • Consistency in curriculum (strategies & materials) • Teachers more accountable: • Pacing guide • Data notebooks • Students more accountable: • Set goals • Data notebooks
Collaborative Data TeamsGrowing to Learn & Learning to Grow Eugene Field Elementary K-4
Collaborative Data Teams How would your staff respond to entering assessment data in this way? • A) We have a similar system in place • B) They would embrace it • C) They would grumble, but dang that line “other duties as assigned” • D) Fight it, ignore it, or throw their computers out the window
Collaborative Data Teams How would your staff respond to this level of transparency of data: teacher names on the wall identifying their class scores? • A) We already have a similar system • B) They would embrace it and see it as a chance to grow as an instructor • C) They would grumble, but live with it • D) Attend meetings with a bag over their heads
Collaborative Data Teams Questions & Feedback How could you use this information in your teaching? If you would like any additional info please email hbrady@maryville.k12.mo.us