Teachers Teaching Teachers, February 2008, Vol. 3, No. 5
But what do you do with the data?
Teachers in the Camden County (Ga.) Schools get the most out of their test data through a series of steps designed to help them understand how to improve classroom instruction for student results.Read how instructional leaders can most effectively work with teachers in using data, with specific ideas for structuring data sessions and crafting action plans.
By Jan Matthews , Susan Trimble , Anne Gay
Voice of a teacher leader: Avoid a tape-deck tomorrow
Who doesn't love the comfortable, familiar things -- or practices -- of the past? We know how they work and what to expect from them. Bill Ferriter has a car that fits that description.However, the familiar might not be the best when it comes to teaching practices. As Ferriter says, instructional practices have to change to ensure that students are ready for today's world.
By Bill Ferriter
Lessons from a coach: Make a plan, then revise it
As one of the first instructional coaches at her school in Fairfax County (Va.) Public Schools, JoVon Rogers didn't have any models to follow. She had no choice but to come up with her own plan for the school year.Working with her principal and the existing school improvement plan, Rogers was able to adapt her vision as the year progressed. Read more about what she learned on the job.
Focus on NSDC's standards: Coaches help mine the data
Read this month's column on the Data standard to examine the role of the coach in creating a culture that values data as information for improved professional practice.Killion explores five key responsibilities coaches have in helping teachers use data effectively.
By Joellen Killion
Research brief: Motivating adolescent readers
One recent study indicates that teens may be reading more than they think they are. Educators need to take into account the multiple literacies of teenagers, including activities such as Internet surfing and online chatrooms, in order to best motivate them in reading for school.
By Carla Thomas McClure
NSDC tool: Data summaries
This month's tool offers a table for recording data on student characteristics including ethnicity, gender, income, language ability, and special populations.
