The following is a list of sessions already presented by Using Data in the summer of 2009. For a list of upcoming events, please see our events page.
KIPP School Summit 2009
Event: Aug 3-9, 2009
Session: 4 90-minute sessions on Aug. 5, see below for details
Orlando, FL
JW Marriott Grande Lakes Resort
**Using Data will also be exhibiting at this event on August 5.
Session 1: August 5, Morning
Title: Which Data? When? Exploring the Use of Data by Purpose
Description: "We're drowning in data" is often the first comment made by teacher teams when talking about how they are using data. All data is not created equal. But every type of school data can bring its own meaning, in the hands of experienced teams of teachers. Put data in its place!
Presenter: Diana Nunnaley, Project Director of Using Data at TERC
Session 2: August 5, Morning:
Title: Learning From Analyzing Student Work
Description: Student work can offer the most insight into student thinking - shedding light on underlying concepts that are missing and common misconceptions that exist. Working with real student work samples, this session will provide a framework and process for the successful analysis of student work.
Presenter: Diana Nunnaley, Project Director of Using Data at TERC
Session 3 : August 5, Afternoon:
Title: Verify Causes Before Implementing Solutions
Description: As important as identifying students' learning problems when analyzing student learning data, equally important is putting on the brakes prior to a rush to implement solutions. Teacher teams have the means and most of the data needed to sort out the root causes of problems. By taking the next step of causal analysis, teachers take control of the changes and resources are more capably focused in the right places.
Presenter: Diana Nunnaley, Project Director of Using Data at TERC
Session 4: August 5, Afternoon:
Title: Teacher Leaders Stepping Up To Become Data Coaches: What it takes to organize and support the transformation.
Description: Master Teachers, Lead teachers, Learning Team Leaders, Instructional Coaches - important people by any definition and often the same individuals in the grade level or department teams. And now they are frequently the first teachers turned to when it comes to organizing data to be analyzed. What does it mean to be a "Data Coach"? This session will present some strategies for getting their with confidence and purpose.
Presenter: Diana Nunnaley, Project Director of Using Data at TERC
