Data Collaborative Model

Tools for guiding principals and teachers in the use of assessment results, reflection, and collaboration for improving instruction.

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Training Materials

Materials for learning to navigate and use modules on MyData Portal, such as CIA tools or enrollment verification rosters.

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Training Materials

Instructional Grouping
Powerpoint and other documents outlining the steps to create instructional groups using achievement data.
  Instructional Grouping Guide Adobe Acrobat icon (03/08/10)
  Accessing Benchmark Data Adobe Acrobat icon (03/08/10)
Accessing ACP Data Adobe Acrobat icon (03/08/10)
Accessing TAKS Data Adobe Acrobat icon (03/08/10)
Accessing ITBS Data Adobe Acrobat icon (03/08/10)
 
Getting Started with "CIA" Tools.
Self-directed guides to learn about planning tools that integrate Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment on Curriculum Central and MyData Portal.
  Teachers' introduction Adobe Acrobat icon (10/11/07)
Schoolwide users' introduction Adobe Acrobat icon (8/10/07)
 
A first "lesson" on CIA tools.
The script and handout are designed for a 90- to 120-minute session led by someone who has been trained in the use of CIA tools.
  Trainer's script Adobe Acrobat icon (11/09/07)
Participants' handout Adobe Acrobat icon (11/09/07)
 
TAKS Learning Profiles
This tool replaces INOVA for evaluating students' performance on the 2007 reading or mathematics TAKS when compared to the performance of their peers.
  Accessing Learning Profiles on MyData Portal Adobe Acrobat icon (10/12/07)
 

NOTE: If you want to view a PowerPoint presentation but do not have PowerPoint on your computer, you can download a free viewer from Microsoft. The presentations have also been provided as handouts in PDF files.

Presentation Handouts

Date Title Audience Presented By
September 26, 2008 Accountability and Assessment Updates Principals Evaluation and Accountability

Handouts:

State and National Assessments Overview and Important Changes PDF icon

2008-09 Assessment Test Calendar PDF icon

Primer: 2008 AYP Federal Cap Process PDF icon

Office of Test Security MS PowerPoint icon    (PDF version) PDF icon

Test Security Manual PDF icon

Local Assessment MS PowerPoint icon    (PDF version) PDF icon

Chicago Study Update for Dallas ISD MS PowerPoint icon    Chicago Study Update for Dallas ISD PDF icon

New on MyData Portal and Information about CEI Adjustment Requests MS PowerPoint icon    (PDF version) PDF icon

Frequently Asked Questions about 2007-08 CEIs PDF icon

Computing School and Classroom Effective Indices: The Value-Added Model Implemented in Dallas ISD PDF icon

Presenters' Answers to Session Questions PDF icon




Date Title Audience Presented By
September 21, 2007 Accountability and Assessment Updates Principals Evaluation and Accountability

Handouts:

E&A Departments and Functions MS PowerPoint icon    (PDF version) Adobe Acrobat icon

State and Federal Accountability and SEI/CEI Updates MS PowerPoint icon    (PDF version) Adobe Acrobat icon

2008 Assessments Included in AYP Calculations Adobe Acrobat icon

AYP and AEIS Comparison Chart for 2007-08 Adobe Acrobat icon

Data Quality and Assessment Quiz (with answers) Adobe Acrobat icon

Accessing Learning Profiles on MyData Portal Adobe Acrobat icon

Local Assessment Updates for 2007-08 MS PowerPoint icon    (PDF version) Adobe Acrobat icon

Office of Test Security MS PowerPoint icon    (PDF version) Adobe Acrobat icon

State and National Assessment Updates Adobe Acrobat icon

Testing Irregularities Adobe Acrobat icon