Join us at the following events to learn more about the Using Data Process and how it works for schools and districts. Check back often for updates. For a list of past sessions, see our past sessions page.
NSBA 2009 T+L Conference
Event: Oct 28-29, 2009, pre-conference begins October 27
Session: WH2 October 27, 2009, 9:00am-12:00pm (pre-conference)
Denver, CO
Colorado Convention Center
Title: The Right Data at the Right Time: How to Identify which Data really Help Schools Improve Student Achievement- An Executive Summary for Decision Makers
Description: Data can be analyzed and that information used to change instruction and improve student achievement. But real change needs to occur at the point of instruction - where teachers and students connect. What is the best way to find that data and make sure it is available?
This workshop for school board members and school leaders will present insights gained over ten years of continuing work with learning communities who have used data to improve student learning.
Presenters: Jake Schlumpf, Director, Education and Business Alliances for Using Data at TERC, Diana Nunnaley, Project Director of Using Data at TERC
NSDC Annual Conference
Event: December 5-9, 2009
Session: 2 sessions, December 7, see below for details
St. Louis, MO
Session 1: December 7, 2:30-5:30:
Title: Literacy Coaches: Varying Approaches to Data Analysis Team by Team
Description: Analyze multiple measures of student literacy data to learn how a district-wide literacy coach initiative can
be successfully implemented in buildings that represent different sizes, cultures, structures and levels of accountability status.
Learn how implementing processes and techniques for analyzing data can be varied to meet building priorities and needs. Gain
insight into how strategies introduced at one level begin to migrate to other levels and programs.
Presenters: Diana Nunnaley, Director of Using Data at TERC, Lisa Merideth, Parkway School District, Julie Donovan, Parkway School District, Becca Steinmetz, Parkway School District
Session 2: December 7, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Title: Professional Development Through Teacher Reflection and Dialogue
Description: Gain deeper knowledge and experience with using data-driven dialogue. Apply data analysis tools using
student data from a state criterion referenced assessment and teacher data from the Surveys of Enacted Curriculum (SEC) to
classroom learning challenges. Plan next steps for applying the process and tools to learning challenges in a district, school, or
classroom.
Presenters: Diana Nunnaley, Director of Using Data at TERC, Jennifer Unger, Groupworks, Inc., Grafton, Mary Wermers, Danvers Public Schools, and Shannon Larsen, Danvers Public Schools
For more information on upcoming events, please contact us at 617.873.9648, or complete a contact us form.
