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
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SCMS Aggregate
SCMS Aggregate
Companion Indicator Chart
Analysis Guide
2. Build a Community of Discourse around the
data
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Questions
Understandings
Action
3. Develop a Consistent Process to Share
Reports
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SLT
Staff
Students/Community
Learn
• Student Survey grades 6-12
Teach
• Instructional staff
• Rigor, Relevance, Relationships &
Leadership
Rigor
Relevance
Relationships
ALL Students
TO DO THE JOB WELL
• QUANTITATIVE DATA
• QUALITATIVE DATA
• 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
• Demographics
Analyzing the Data
• Demographics
• Current Position and Gender/Grade
Level
Analyzing the Data
• Demographics
• Current Position and Gender/Grade
Level
• Undecided Factor
Analyzing the Data
• Demographics
• Current Position and Gender/Grade
Level
• 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. T=56%
When I graduate, I will be prepared to compete
S=50%
in a global economy.
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.
T=98%
Good citizenship is rewarded in this school.
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.
There is strong communication between teachers and students.
T=63%
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
insights
judgments of fact
judgments of value
decisions
verification
reflection
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:
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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
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Discrepancy
Similarity
Action Plan
1.
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.
3.
Identify concrete Action Step that the Leadership Team
will take during 2009-10 to gain greater understanding
of the indicator.
4.
Identify the person/s responsible for implementing
each step and the date to be accomplished.
It’s Time to Lead
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