May 2018 Newsletter
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Iowa Assessments Reports
We estimate that paper Iowa Assessments reports will be available the week on May 21. Click here for samples of the reports. A description of each report is included on the lower right-hand corner of each report. Send these reports to families:
You will receive a Class Item Response Record paper report--this report will be available electronically at a later date. You will be notified when the electronic version is available. Please contact Cindy Slinger if you have any questions. 
High Schools: Senior Survey
All graduates need to take the senior survey, as some of the questions are required for state reporting. Contact Vicky Bennett with any questions. Continuous Improvement Update
Looking for an easy way to get started with Lean? Begin by asking "Why?", five times. Next time you are examining data, discussing a problem, or planning, ask yourself and your team members "Why?" and continue to ask "Why?" in order to get past the surface level. You can find a 5 Whys template here. Further, you can read more about Lean at DMPS here. |
2018-19 State Accountability Test
Governor Reynolds has signed a bill requiring Iowa's state accountability test to be developed by Iowa Testing Programs, starting in the 2018-19 school year. Here's a summary of the test requirements in the bill:
Key Milestones for Development:
2017-18 Year End School Performance and Equity Profile
The summative school year version of the School Performance and Equity Profile will be available in early June. The School Performance and Equity Profile is a comprehensive data profile to help schools focus on strengths and areas for targeted improvement and is based on the key performance indicators identified in the district's Equity Plan. |
UPCOMING DATES
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April 24 - May 18: Grades K-3: FAST Testing
April 24 - May 18: Grades K-10: MAP Testing |
April 30 - May 11: Grade 5: Conditions for Learning Survey
June 5: Deadline for posting and transcribing semester 2 grades |
WAIT. WHAT?
Dear Data Diva,
My staff really loves how the system logs all the class messages sent by teachers. It makes it easy to see how often and what type of information is being sent to parents about their students. This also gives our building teams useful information when deciding how best to help a student.
BUT……. My staff also sends out missing assignment and failing grade messages. Other teachers, MTSS staff, and study hall monitors would be able to use that information to see how students are doing in their classes and help students decide where they need assistance or what they need to work on for class. Is there a way to get this logged too?
Sincerely,
Just One More…
Dear Just One More,
You must be a mind reader! Our little worker bees have been busy working on the process to log the missing assignment and failing grade messages. The process is currently in the testing phase. Barring any real issues, we plan to have it up and running a pilot before the end of the 17-18 year. This will give us time to tweak the process, polish it up, and be ready for use during summer school.
As Always,
Data Diva
My staff really loves how the system logs all the class messages sent by teachers. It makes it easy to see how often and what type of information is being sent to parents about their students. This also gives our building teams useful information when deciding how best to help a student.
BUT……. My staff also sends out missing assignment and failing grade messages. Other teachers, MTSS staff, and study hall monitors would be able to use that information to see how students are doing in their classes and help students decide where they need assistance or what they need to work on for class. Is there a way to get this logged too?
Sincerely,
Just One More…
Dear Just One More,
You must be a mind reader! Our little worker bees have been busy working on the process to log the missing assignment and failing grade messages. The process is currently in the testing phase. Barring any real issues, we plan to have it up and running a pilot before the end of the 17-18 year. This will give us time to tweak the process, polish it up, and be ready for use during summer school.
As Always,
Data Diva
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