It’s Time to Lead

Updated March 20, 2009

We Learn Student Survey – 77,247 We Teach Instructional Staff Survey – 7,237

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Objectives

1. How to Analyze the School Reports – SCMS Aggregate – – – SCMS Aggregate Companion Indicator Chart Analysis Guide 2. Build a Community of Discourse around the data – – – Questions Understandings Action 3. Develop a Consistent Process to Share Reports – – SLT Staff – Students/Community

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Learn

Student Survey grades 6-12

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Teach

Instructional staff Rigor, Relevance, Relationships & Leadership

Rigor Relevance Relationships ALL Students

TO DO THE JOB WELL

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QUANTITATIVE DATA

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QUALITATIVE DATA

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GREAT QUESTIONS…

Survey Analysis

• Interpreting the We Surveys results is a process, not an event.

• Critical analysis is important to develop actions to verify the findings of the survey. • Comparisons between indicators (Companion Indicator Chart) are often instructive. • Ongoing conversation among colleagues provides the best way to gain a deeper understanding of the data.

• Perceptions of the same data may differ. This is a healthy starting point for dialogue and growth.

• The purpose of this entire effort is to improve teaching and learning in the school.

Analyzing the Data

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Demographics

Analyzing the Data

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Demographics Current Position and Gender/Grade Level

Analyzing the Data

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Demographics Current Position and Gender/Grade Level

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Undecided Factor

Analyzing the Data

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Demographics Current Position and Gender/Grade Level

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Undecided Factor Total in Agreement/Disagreement

Rigor

Companion Indicators (APSD)

If students are given more challenging work, they do it.

If I were given more challenging work in class, I would do it.

T=55% S=54%

T=53% S=46%

I am expected to make students passing the state test my number one priority. Passing the state test is the most important thing I do in school.

T=61% T=24 S=26% S=58%

T=43% S=45%

This school has high expectations for all students.

This school has high expectations for all students.

T=84% S=64%

T=77% S=59%

Students who graduate from this school are college and/or workforce ready.

When I graduate from school, I will be well prepared for college.

T=46% S=68%

T=52% S=66%

Relevance

Companion Indicators (APSD)

Students can apply what I am teaching to their everyday lives.

I can apply what I learn to my everyday life.

T=94% S=67%

T=92% S=59%

I use information and communication technology (e.g., computers, internet, pda’s) to promote learning.

Teachers use computers and the internet in the classroom.

T=86% S=74%

T=83% S=72%

I encourage students to explore career pathways.

My teachers encourage me to explore different careers.

T=76% S=51%

T=77% S=50%

I make learning exciting for my students. My teachers make learning fun.

T=94% S=44%

T=85% S=41%

This school prepares students to compete in a global economy.

When I graduate, I will be prepared to compete in a global economy.

T=56% S=50%

T=55% S=49%

Relationships

Companion Indicators (APSD)

I am aware of my students’ interests outside of school.

My teachers know my interests outside of school.

T=81% S=32%

T=83% S=28%

I recognize students when they demonstrate positive behavior in school.

Good citizenship is rewarded in this school.

T=98% S=46%

T=94% S=40%

I know my students’ academic interests and goals.

My teachers know my academic interests and goals.

T=84% S=41%

T=82% S=36%

Students talk about academic problems and concerns with me.

I can share my academic problems and concerns with my teachers.

T=79% S=53%

T=83% S=56%

Leadership

Companion Indicators (APSB)

The school administration clearly communicates the goals of the school to staff.

I know the goals my school is working on this year.

T=79% S=55%

T=76% S=47%

There is strong communication among school administration and staff.

T=63% There is strong communication between teachers and students.

S=46%

T=56% S=45%

School administration takes action on staff concerns and suggestions.

My teachers take action on student concerns and suggestions.

T=65% S=47%

T=58% S=45%

Poor staff performance is not tolerated at this school.

T=43% Poor student performance is not tolerated at this school.

S=42%

T=44% S=38%

School administration recognizes the achievements of the staff.

T=72% The school recognizes school-related achievements of students. S=61%

T=67% S=62%

COMMUNITY OF DISCOURSE Data QUESTIONS

understandings judgments of fact

insights verification

judgments of value

reflection

decisions

action plans

For some of you….

These are BASELINE numbers.

They represent a starting point.

The fundamental step has already been taken: Having the courage to ask staff and students what they think and feel about rigor, relevance, relationships, and leadership.

We Learn/We Teach Survey Analysis Guide

1. Review School Reports 2. Have Discussion to Identify: • • Four “Total in Agreement” results that surprise you the most in a positive manner Four “Total in Agreement” results that pose a significant school leadership challenge 3. Complete Comparison Chart & Questions 4 - 6 • • Discrepancy Similarity

Action Plan

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What implications does the survey hold for interaction with key stakeholders?

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Identify four Key Survey Indicators that need further understanding and verification.

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Identify concrete Action Step that the Leadership Team will take during 2009-10 to gain greater understanding of the indicator.

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Identify the person/s responsible for implementing each step and the date to be accomplished.

It’s Time to Lead

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