Journal

For each prompt, provide your answer in the indicated cell of the table (put your cursor in the spot and begin typing)—then provide an intext citation for the source where you got the information—it can be a course learning resource OR a local source for your district.
You will list all your references at the end of this worksheet in APA 7 format. You may use lists or bullets unless the item specifically asks for a statement.

DO NOT USE GAI to complete this worksheet—this is your notes to help you with the final project.

Section 1: Using Assessment to Drive Instruction

In this section you will cover the purpose of using different types of assessments and how data from these assessment types are used to drive instruction. You will also provide examples of how the data improved student learning in practice (from course learning resources) and how it may have helped in your local district (cite the local source).

Assessment Type Example 1

Answer to the Prompt

APA Intext Citation

(Smith et al., 2020)

What is your first assessment type example?

What is the purpose of using this type of assessment?

How may this type of data be used to drive instruction?

How
were they used in your local/example district (if they were)?

Provide examples of how the data were used to improve instruction.

Provide the intext APA citation for the local source that tells you about using these data etc.

Assessment Type Example 2

Answer to the Prompt

APA Intext Citation

(Smith et al., 2020)

What is your second assessment type example

What is the purpose of using this type of assessment?

How may this type of data be used to drive instruction?

How
were they used in your local/example district (if they were)?

Provide examples of how the data were used to improve instruction.

Provide the intext APA citation for the local source that tells you about using these data etc.

Section 2: District Practices: Standards-Based Teaching and Learning

Alignment with Conceptual Framework

· Refer to Figure 2.2 “Conceptual Framework for Data Driven Decision Making” in Mandinach and Jackson (2012, p.34)

Answer to the prompt

APA Intext Citation

(Smith et al., 2020)

List the main parts of the framework.

Which aspects of the Figure 2.2 framework were you able to evidence your district?

What do the available data tell you about the district’s use of standards-based teaching and learning?

What do the MISSING data tell you about the district’s use of standards-based teaching and learning?

In other words, what do you “know” about the district from analyzing Figure 2.2.
Write 1-2 summary statements.

Using Student Performance Data According to Abbott’s Framework

· Refer to Figure 2.6 “Abbott’s Framework of Improvement and Readiness” in Mandinach and Jackson (2012, p.39)

Answer to the prompt

APA Intext Citation

(Smith et al., 2020)

List the main parts of the framework.

Which aspects of the Figure 2.6 framework were you able to evidence for your district?

What do the available local data tell you about the district’s use of student performance data
to lead instruction?

What do the available local data tell you about the district’s use of student performance data
to lead school improvement?

What is missing for your district based on Figure 2.6?

As a “CIA” leader, what would you recommend for improvement?
Include the intext citation for the sources of your best practice.

In other words, what do you “know” about the district from analyzing Figure 2.6. Write 1-2 summary statements.

Section 3: The Relationship of Assessment, Data, & Instruction

In this section you will describe the three variables of assessment, data, and instruction and how they work together. You will also include strategies for improvement at the local district that you selected.

Description of the Relationship

· Answer the following items about the relationship of these 3 variables.

· This part of the assignment will be used in your M5 final assignment.

Answer to the prompt

APA Intext Citation

(Smith et al., 2020)

What is the relationship between
assessment and
data?

What is the relationship between
assessment and
instruction?

What is the relationship between
data and
instruction?

How do these three elements work together in data-driven school district?
Give an example from your district of each of the 3 relationships.

What are common problems in the relationship?

What are the benefits when this relationship is working well?

Summarize the relationship (of the three elements) in your local district, based on local district data.

My CIA Strategies to Maintain the Stability & Effectiveness of the Relationship

· Use 1st person “I” when making recommendations b/c you are the expert CIA leader. Do not use WE or YOU
☺

· As a CIA leader, what strategies would you implement to make sure that the assessment/data/instruction relationship remains stable and effective?

· You are welcome to focus on a grade-level or smaller group if needed.

Answer to the prompt

APA Intext Citation

(Smith et al., 2020)

What is your 1st strategy?

Provide an example of what it would look like in your selected district.

Provide an example of scholarly support for your recommendation.

What is your 2nd strategy?

Provide an example of what it would look like in your selected district.

Provide an example of scholarly support for your recommendation.