The following is a list of sessions already presented by Using Data in 2009. For a list of upcoming events, please see our events page.
NSDC Annual Conference
Event: December 5-9, 2009
Session: 2 sessions, December 7, see below for details
Location: 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 Steinmet; 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; Shannon Larsen; Danvers Public Schools
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)
Location: Colorado Convention Center; Denver, CO
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
KIPP School Summit 2009
Event: Aug 3-9, 2009
Session: 4 90-minute sessions on Aug. 5, see below for details
Location:
JW Marriott Grande Lakes Resort; Orlando, FL
**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
