This document contains notes from an education psychology class about using data to guide school improvement efforts. It discusses criteria for principal evaluation related to planning with data, provides examples of how to analyze and use different types of data, and introduces models like Love's Data Pyramid for organizing data. The class covered constructing data pyramids, tools for disaggregating data, and developing a philosophy of assessment. Upcoming assignments include a reflection on school improvement plans and creating a presentation on the educator's data-driven philosophy.

1. WSUP
Ed Psych 510
Dr. Glenn E. Malone

2. Tonight
Welcome Kathy Ehman
SIP & Principal Evaluation
Love’s Data Pyramid Construction
Tools for Disaggregation
Reform
Homework

3. Criterion 3:
Planning w/ Data
Leading the development,
implementation and evaluation
of a data-driven plan for
increasing student
achievement, including the use
of multiple student data
elements.

4. Criterion 3
3.1 Recognizes and seeks out multiple data sources
3.2 Analyzes and interprets multiple data sources to
inform school-level improvement efforts
3.3 Implements data driven plan for improved teaching
and learning
3.4 Assists staff to use data to guide, modify and improve
classroom teaching and student learning
3.5 Provides evidence of student growth that results from
the school improvement planning process*

5. More on Criterion 3
• Creating a school calendar showing how assessments,
professional development, and data analysis are built in and
prioritized.
• Providing evidence (e.g., agendas, minutes, notes) of teacher’s
training on and use of data.
• Gathering examples of data being used to inform improvement
in instruction.
• Surveying teachers to analyze how data is being used, what
data is needed, and what professional development is needed
to improve data use.

6. Examples of
Knowledge/Skills
• Ensure the creation of a School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Know components and purpose of the SIP
• Mobilize staff to implement the SIP
• Ensure the SIP is focused, feasible and implementable
• Clearly communicate the elements of the SIP with constituent
groups (staff, parents, board and community)
• Utilize a variety of assessment data
• Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of the SIP
• Collaborate, problem-solve and build consensus with individuals
and groups

7. Examples of
Evidence/Measures
• Individual student achievement data
• Compilation of classroom data, including collection of and response to
measures of classroom achievement
• Principal observation notes of teachers and students regarding
learning goals and teachers’ use of assessment data to inform
subsequent instruction
• Results of a focused short-term/ long-term data-driven plan
• Student/family involvement in student achievement plans
• Teacher/student self-evaluation
• Individual student intervention plans
• Establish a building data dashboard to monitor progress

8. Reflection Questions
• How do I plan to use data to inform our school-wide
improvement effort
• How will I use data to monitor the impact of our current
improvement plans?
• How can I provide additional sources of information or
data to staff to support their use of data?
• What training will I provide to staff to support their use of
data to inform instructional improvement decisions?
• What training do I need to better support staff in using
data to inform instructional improvement decisions?

9. Add these numbers
out loud & together
1,000

10. Add these numbers
+ 20

11. Add these numbers
+1,000

12. Add these numbers
+30

13. Add these numbers
+1,000

14. Add these numbers
+40

15. Add these numbers
+1,000

16. Add these numbers
+10

17. Equals
4,100

18. 1,000
20
1,000
30
1,000
40
1,000
+10
4,100

19. Constructing a Data
Pyramid
• Read the definitions and types of data including
examples on Handout H5.2
• Construct a pyramid on the chart paper that represents
the relative time and attention currently given to each of
the 5 types of data in your school (Weekly, quarterly,
annually, never)
• Write the name of each of the 5 types of data in the most
appropriate layer with the widest part of the pyramid
representing where you spend the greatest amount of
time…the top the least.
• Read Handout H5.3 silently

20. Visual Models
• Love’s Pyramid
• Harvard’s Data Wise Cycle
• Bernhardt’s Multiple Measures

21. Visual Models

22. Chapter 3 – 6 Discussion
• In triads discuss these questions at the
end of each chapter (3.3, 4.1, 5.2, 6.1)
• Be prepared to share out the highlights
of your discussion.

23. Vocab Triad Discussion
Vertical / Horizontal
Vision / Mission
Reliability / Validity
Normative / Criterion
Formative /Summative

24. Tools for Disaggregation
• QUERY
• OSPI Report Card
• SLDS
• ERDC
• SBE
• CEDR
• Performance Plus

25. Reform
SGP’s SAI’s
AMO’s AMAO’s
ROFLMFAO

26. Due 10/2
Given what we’ve learned about
SIP’s and the SIP process…
Write a Reflection Paper about the
usefulness of School Improvement
Plans.
Be succinct ... 1-3 pages should do
it.

27. Due 10/9
• Develop your Philosophy of Assessment
• What will you adhere to in your practice?
• What are you beliefs about the usage of data?
• What are your non-negotiables?
• What can your staff count on from you?
• How do TPEP, CCSS and student growth fit?
• Put your main concepts into a presentation you can
share with your first staff.
• Prepare to share in small groups on 10/9.

28. Looking Ahead

29. This is Going to be
Very Rewarding