Nassau BOCES - CIT - Data Driven Decisions

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Data analysis provides the basis for all quality planning activities aimed at instructional improvement. This service provides core data analysis and data interpretation from Nassau BOCES data analysis and assessment experts.

Training workshops support districts that seek to more effectively manage, access, and interpret district educational data for instructional improvement and public information use.

Districts are provided with individualized assistance in developing data as the foundation for Comprehensive District Education Plans, Professional Development Plans, Academic Intervention Services, or other SED plan requirements.

Data collection is at the core of program writing and program Evaluation. Information gathered about your program is only useful if careful program planning has specified what should be measured. In addition, data is worthless if it is not gathered in a reliable, valid manner and managed effectively. Nassau BOCES personnel can assist with building a management information database which allows program staff and Evaluation staff to easily track information in a well coordinated and efficient system. Nassau BOCES personnel will assist with collection of demographic and other information about program participants, surveys, individual or group interviews, focus groups, review of documents and materials produced by a program, observation of program activities, and structured measurement of targeted program outcomes.

Districts seeking an in-depth understanding of the effectiveness of instructional programs will be able to interpret the data available for individual students through the assistance of Nassau BOCES testing and measurement experts.

Districts seeking an in-depth analysis of current programs or assistance with techniques for Evaluating proposed programs will be able to access the assistance of Nassau BOCES experts. Usually a compelling case that a program has had a positive impact requires measurement of program targets before, during, and after implementation of the program. Careful program planning and early adoption of appropriate data collection methods and a management information database will assist district personnel with successful Evaluation. The preparation of a formal report of the impact of a program will showcase the outcomes associated with the program. Nassau BOCES has an expert staff for statistical and qualitative analysis, technical writing, and graphical display of findings. In addition to a written report, Nassau BOCES personnel can produce a variety of multimedia presentations of your data.

This service supports the individual educational planning needs of districts or local schools. The service will coordinate with SED regarding planning requirements, assist districts with completing plans, and assist with incorporating multiple SED plans into a Comprehensive District Educational Plan.

Support includes help with team formation, identification of root causes for shortcomings in student achievement, strategies to improve instruction, identification of resources to support improvement of student achievement, and facilitation of planning meetings within districts or schools. Training in group decision making is available

As part of the planning Service, a Special Projects Service is available to meet specific, individual needs of districts. Examples of special projects include customized professional research on questions of interest to districts.

Most funding agencies require a detailed Evaluation plan as part of any grant proposal. Nassau BOCES personnel can work with district personnel to develop this plan and insure that the Evaluation component of your proposal effectively addresses the processes and outcomes for which your efforts are designed.