Fall+2012+Agenda


 * Dates & Locations: **
 * **Mon Sep 17 - Scottsbluff** Hosted by ESU #13
 * **Tue Sep 25 - North Platte** Hosted by ESU #16
 * **Wed Sep 26 - Milford** Hosted by ESU #6
 * **Fri Sep 28 - Omaha** Hosted by ESU #3
 * **Tue Oct 2 - Norfolk** Hosted by ESU #1 and ESU #8 at Northeast Community College – Lifelong Learning Center (polycom to ESU #17 Ainsworth)


 * Agenda: **

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 * 1) Welcome & Introductions (starting 9:30am)
 * 2) Technical Updates
 * 3) Nebraska Certified Trainer Program
 * [[file:Copy of Neb Facilitator Candidates_073112.pdf|Nebraska Facilitator Candidates]]
 * [[file:SSD Overview.pdf|Stepping Stones to Using Data Workshop Overview]]
 * 1) Formative Assessment Conference with Dylan Wiliam
 * [[file:mapnebraska/Keeping_Learning_On_Track.pdf|Keeping Learning On Track]]
 * [[file:mapnebraska/KLT summary 7-25-12 DRAFT.pdf|Keeping Learning On Track Summary]]
 * [[file:mapnebraska/Overview & Research.pdf|Overview and Research]]
 * 1) Data Ladder Website
 * 2) Partner Focus - Best Practices in Assessment
 * 3) Lunch
 * 4) Afternoon Breakout Sessions
 * Dan Henderson:
 * Using the NEW School Norm Study: What is the “School Norm Study?” This session will explain how schools can utilize new norming information at the district-school level for School Improvement goals and initiatives. 12:45 – 1:45
 * School Norm Study
 * [[file:2012 RIT Scale School Norms FAQ.pdf|2012 RIT Scale School Norms FAQ]]
 * Data Warehousing – Viewpoint Demonstration by Jan Brunell of the “Central Minnesota Educational Research & Development Council.” This session will be a webinar session and will demonstrate a data-warehouse tool called “Viewpoint.” Many MAP districts in the Mid West are using the tool to add even greater value to their MAP data. (This session will not be available during the Scottsbluff webinar or No. Platte) 2:00 – 3:00
 * Susan Klassen:
 * Basic Teacher Reports: Learn how to access and navigate NWEA’s online reports; including the Teacher Report, the Individual Student Progress Report, and the Class by RIT Report. 12:45 – 1:45
 * Reports Overview
 * Annotated Reports
 * Pointer work together to help educators pinpoint student skill gaps; and how Learning Plan on Demands uses information from Skills Pointer to generate a customized individual learning path for every student. 2:00 – 3:00
 * Skills Pointer
 * Skills Pointer Overview PowerPoint