presented by: zakary tanner jacqueline barnette evansville vanderburgh school corp. presented by:...

presented by:Zakary Tanner

Jacqueline Barnette

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.

Acuity Advanced Integration & Innovation to drive ISTEP+

Growth

Zakary Tanner - Director of Assessment - For the previous 5 years, served as a Data Coach serving Elementary &

Middle School buildings in the use of Student Assessment Data to guide/inform instructional practice.

- Background includes technology, business, and information systems.

Jacqueline Barnette - Lead Data Coach- Works with teachers, administrators, and district personnel in analyzing

and improving student data. Additionally, she works part time for the school district’s Virtual Academy teaching Social Studies and French.

- Background includes experience in education, non-profit management, and human resources.

Presenters Background

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District BackgroundEvansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

Grade Levels - Pre.K to 12Number of Schools - 36Number of Students - 22,688Students in Poverty - 59.5%Acuity used since 2007-2008 (first corp. in Indiana)- Grades 3-8

English, Math, Science, Soc. St.- Grades 9-12

Algebra I & English 10

*Reported to IDOE in 2013-2014

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PresentationObjectives

EVSC DataAcuity Engagement Matrix- What’s your Level?Improvement ProcessAcuity Advanced Integration

1. Data Analysis2. Action Plan (30 Days)3. Assessing Progress

Adapting to Changes- New Tests, New Acuity, & New Supports

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2012

2013

2014

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

A's B's C's D's F's

% of Schools

EVSC - School Accountability Grades

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Change in ISTEP+ Proficiency6

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Change in ISTEP+ Proficiency8

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Acuity Engagement Matrix

Exploration Level 1: Implementation Level 2: Initiation Level 3:

Integration

Level 4: Advanced Integration

Level 5: Innovation

District and school level

leaders explore data driven instructional

system enhancements.

Acuity becomes part of a District's

data driven instructional

system.

Students complete Acuity assignments and online reports are

available for viewing.

Acuity learning data reviews are

structured, planned events and lead to data

driven instruction.

Acuity learning data is used to drive change decisions with

instructional and student-based

needs.

Acuity learning data use expands

to consistently support formative implementation

or special initiatives.

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What’s your level?

Improvement Process

Plan

AnalyzeAssess

Act

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Data AnalysisTrajectory Report (created for 2013-2014)*1. Standards-based Data from Acuity

- Example: Acuity’s Assessment Report2. Instructional & Assessment Guidance Document(s)

from IDOE3. Power Standard(s) from M.A. Rooney Foundation

*Created by EVSC (O.P.A.R.)

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Acuity Assessment Report (13-14)

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Instructional & Assessment Guidance Documents (13-14)

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M.A. Rooney Foundation Power Standards (13-14)

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EVSC - Acuity to ISTEP+ Trajectory Report (v.1)

Power Standards

Acuity Data

Assessm

ent

Guidance Documents

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Data Organizerused with Trajectory Report or Classroom-level Acuity Reports

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Action Plan (30 Days before ISTEP+)

Whole Group InstructionTargeting class1-2 Standards targeted for each cycle (1-2 weeks)- based on Trajectory Report- most recent Acuity Classroom

Assessment ReportMaterial covered 2-3x a week, 15mins.

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Action Plan (30 Days before ISTEP+)

Small Group InstructionTargeting less than 8 students, per cycle1-2 Standards targeted for each cycle (1-2 weeks)- most recent Acuity Classroom Matrix Report

(student-level)- Example: Students close to Pass+ or Pass (bubble

students)Material covered 2-3x a week, 15mins.- Days opposite of whole group

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Grouping: Calendar1st Cycle from Actual Building

Small Group

Small Group

Whole Group

Whole Group

Whole Group

Small Group

Whole Group

Whole Group

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Assessing for Progress(30 Days before ISTEP+)

Post-Test (Acuity Custom Test, released ISTEP+, etc.)- Given on Friday at the end of cycle- Check for 80% Mastery of Standard(s)- If Mastery not shown, reteach next cycle

with different strategy

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Adapting to Changes

What's New?New Indiana Academic StandardsNew Assessments- ISTEP+

New Instructional & Assessment DocsNo Power Standards from M.A. Rooney

- Acuity Readiness 1-3No Predictive Proficiencies

New Acuity User ExperienceNew Trajectory Report

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EVSC: Acuity to ISTEP+ Trajectory Report (v.2)

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EVSC

Curriculum M

ap

Acuity Data

Assessm

ent

Guidance Documents

References

IDOEData- www.doe.in.gov/accountability/find-school-and-corporation-data-

reports- www.doe.in.gov/accountability/f-accountabilityInstructional & Assessment Guidance Docs.- www.doe.in.gov/assessment/istep-grades-3-8

M. A. Rooney FoundationPower Standards- www.marooneyfoundation.org

McGraw-Hill Education/CTBAcuity- www.ctb.com

References

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporationhttp://goo.gl/5tsGHU- Acuity Engagement Matrix- Sample Action Plan Calendar- Sample Data Organizer- Sample Trajectory Report 13-14 (ELA)- Sample Trajectory Report 13-14 (Math)- M.A. Rooney Power Standards 13-14- Acuity Advanced Integration & Innovation to drive

ISTEP+ Growth (slides)

Contact Information

Zakary Tannerzakary.tanner@evsc.k12.in.us

Jacqueline Barnettejacque.barnette@evsc.k12.in.us

Questions?