INSPIRE

DR. CAROL HARLE
carolharle@
harlandale.net
REYNALDO
MADRIGAL
rey.madrigal@
harlandale.net
19A, 9:45 - 10:45
Getting Practical About Data: Prescriptive,
Personal,...and Practical
USE OF QUALITY DATA TO DRIVE INSTRUCTION
Research conducted by Schmoker, DuFour, and Reeves
depicts educators in “gap-closing” schools using data to
collaborate and plan more frequently. One of the most
powerful activities to improve instructional decision
making is a mini data wall. Ideally, it is a portable display
that utilizes a cardboard three-panel display typically
used for science fairs. Each panel represents a different
data source with aligned activities/goals. The mini walls
are campus customized with educators sharing with
each other at several Data Days. The data walls provide a
robust source of information about successful initiatives.
S.M.A.R.T. goals add a layer of depth for continued
implementation. The mini data walls, when developed
and used frequently, can be the focal point for PLCs,
as well as department and team discussions regarding
improving student achievement and enhancing teacher
efficacy. Participants will see several mini data walls and
hear about successful strategies from HISD educators.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
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