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Data is everywhere, and it often talks to us if we listen. Schools have demographic data, student learning data, and process and perception data. These multiple measures of data help to create, implement and sustain the vision and the framework for each school. The data that your team collects, monitors and evaluates speaks specifically to where your school is in the continuum of continuous school improvement and growth. Continuous school improvement is not only about closing gaps, but it demonstrates a commitment to the growth of each student.
This issue of Quality Quick Takes provides a tool to review school-level practices regarding the collection and analysis of data. We know there are some teams that are approaching data collaboratively with a growth mindset, consistency, vulnerability, and confidence. We encourage you to nominate those folks using our Leadership Spotlight link.
Remember that no matter where you are headed, the journey starts and ends with data.
Working together in service. OneTeam!
Aurelia Ortiz
Director
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Promotion of Quality Leadership
The Office of School Quality is happy to announce the names of school leaders who were recognized for their leadership in social and emotional learning support. You can view the list of individuals on this document.
Based upon this month's theme of data analysis, nominate a principal who has embodied exceptional leadership in any of the following criteria. Complete the nomination form by October 22, 2020, for consideration.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes relevant data to design, monitor, and evaluate instructional practices, curriculum, research-based interventions, and support services.
- Disaggregates and analyzes local, state, and federal performance data by student groups to identify and address needs, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with the Virginia Standards of Learning’s Curriculum Framework and federal requirements.
- Makes data relevant to the implementation of the school’s improvement plan available and accessible to staff.
- Analyzes data over time to look for student performance trends to identify strengths and limitations of instructional practices, curriculum, research-based interventions, and support services to construct goals, identify essential actions and professional development needs for school improvement planning and make adjustments as necessary.
- Trains staff in the processes and procedures for collecting and analyzing classroom-based local, state, and federal assessment data to make instructional decisions.
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Support for High-Quality Educational Environments
Data analysis and effective assessment practices are essential for schools to determine whether they are accomplishing their core mission of developing students’ academic knowledge and skills and their social-emotional skills as outlined in the Virginia Standards of Learning. These aspects of educational programming are intrinsically linked, and valid and reliable assessments are needed to produce data to support decisions in individual classrooms, whole schools, and even entire districts. Consequently, principals and other school leaders play a vital role in ensuring that teachers and other stakeholders understand the purpose of assessments, have access to appropriate supports to analyze data generated via assessments and from other sources, and use consistent protocols to collect, examine, and interpret data.
This research brief from Hanover Research reviews research and best practices in the areas of data analysis and assessment practices. Principals can use this resource to bolster their own knowledge and to identify actionable guidance to build schoolwide capacity to analyze data and assess student outcomes effectively.
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Q-Tip
Preview of the New Academic Review Tool
Each month, we will feature one of our tools from our revised Academic Review Toolkit.
The school-level academic review is designed to help schools identify and analyze instructional and organizational factors affecting student achievement. The focus of the review process is on the systems, processes, and practices that are being implemented at the school level.
This month’s feature is the Data Analysis Tool. Take a Quick-look to reflect on your school’s current practices based on the criteria to help improve the school’s continuous improvement efforts.
 If you would like additional training or technical assistance to implement this tool, complete this Google Form by October 22, 2020.
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Collaboration Corner
VDOE Learning in Place Resources, including Virginia SOL tracking logs. The tracking logs contain potential ties to content in the next grade level in an effort to assist divisions should they choose to fold in the content not taught into the next school year grade or course.
VDOE Mathematics Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks Webinars: These sessions will focus on strategies for synchronous online implementation of mathematics tasks. Mathematics leaders and educators are encouraged to participate.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade 9-12 Classroom October 13 4 p.m. or October 22 7 p.m.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade K-2 Classroom October 13 7 p.m. or October 22 4 p.m.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade 6-8 Classroom October 15 4 p.m. or October 20 7 p.m.
- Implementing Rich Mathematics Tasks in the Grade 3-5 Classroom October 15 7 p.m. or October 20 4 p.m.
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Reminders
- Level Three schools need to submit a Monitoring and Support Form by October 30, 2020. A webinar was held on October 8, 2020, explaining the process. Questions should be directed to OSQ at OSQ@doe.virginia.gov..
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Virginia's home for public media, VPM, is committed to providing non-commercial, family-friendly program options so that all learners and caregivers have access to trusted educational programs and activities during their at-home school day.
- Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) provides an infographic about reminders on how leaders can provide a safe and supportive climate in virtual settings.
- Visit the Virtual Teaching & Learning Hub to discover best practices for supporting virtual learning, finding tips on lesson planning and assessment strategies, and accessing professional learning resources.
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Any feedback about this communication is greatly appreciated. If you have a topic you would like to see in a future monthly edition of Quality Quick Takes, contact OSQ at OSQ@doe.virginia.gov.
This monthly communication is intended for school and division leadership throughout the Commonwealth.
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