DMPS ASSESSMENT, DATA, AND EVALUATIONThe Assessment, Data, and Evaluation team provides a systems approach to critical district functions that supports data-based decision making. Data is an asset that belongs to the district, not individual departments, and must be utilized as such. Having a centralized team allows Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) to (1) optimize, link, access, analyze, and act upon all major categories of district data (i.e., student, staff, assessment, school, human resources, financial, and operational data) and (2) strategically meet the diverse needs of all departments, which ensures:
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Access Tableau Support Data Request Form (Internal Use Only) Research & Survey Application *See data and research requests tab for more information* Update Student Support Ticket Team Request a New Qualtrics Form |
2024-25 ASSESSMENT, GRADING, AND SURVEY CALENDARSDMPS STRATEGIC PLANDMPS is currently in process of creating a new strategic plan that aligns with the community's vision and values for our student's. We're Listening: Setting School Board Goals - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
DMPS DATA LITERACY GUIDE
Data Literacy is the ability to transform data from a variety of sources into actionable information to guide decisions. This guide provides best practices and district-wide consistency in processes and protocols for data-based decision-making.
SUPPLEMENTAL AND INTENSIVE TIERS GUIDE
This guide serves as a companion to the Data Literacy Guide. It provides best practices in implementing an intervention system in service of equitable outcomes for all learners.
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MISSION & VISION
The mission of the Assessment, Data, and Evaluation team is to promote data-driven improvement and decision-making that enables students and staff to reach their potential. This work is guided by the principles of collaborative inquiry to facilitate action within each phase of the continuous improvement cycle.
- Planning: Developing data-based action plans and goal (target) setting.
- Data Collection: Collecting data through assessments and data information systems, which includes data organization, storage, interoperability, and communication.
- Data Analysis: Facilitating data access, analysis, and reporting.
- Evaluation: Supporting the interpretation of data and informing actions and improvement.
Vision for Data Usage:
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The team is responsible for the following:
•Federal Programs (Title I, II, & IV) •BusinessPlus/IFAS •Data Analysis and Reporting •Infinite Campus •Program Evaluation •Research Requests •State Reporting and Accountability •Testing |