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Standard 8 : Data Use Independently and collaboratively uses assessment data to document student progress to promote student growth of all

CSD Academic Framework Connections

CSD Student Achievement Principles for Academics and Behavior • Uses instructionally relevant assessments that are reliable and valid and aligned to standards • Uses data to measure student progress and implementation of system supports • Uses data to guide instructional decisions and allocate resources

Student Performance Data •

Uses effective assessment practices to: • Increase instructional agility • Provide feedback about learning to students, parents,, and teachers • Build student efficacy • Monitor student academic and behavioral growth • Celebrate learning and teaching successes • Regularly assesses student academic and behavioral performance using a variety of reliable and valid methods within the CSD Assessment System: • Screening assessments and progress monitoring • Classroom assessing (e.g., daily checks for understanding, rubrics and objective trackers) • Team and school-wide assessments (e.g., team CFAs, unit tests, portfolios) • District-wide Standards-based assessments (including Standards-based Reporting) • Comprehensive assessments (e.g., SAGE, ACT, AAPPL, AP/IB) • Specialized assessments (e.g., WIDA, IDEA eligibility, Phonics Surveys) Continuous Problem Solving for Improvement • Teams (e.g., BLT, PLC, SST) engage in timely and consistent review of relevant data using a standardized problem-solving process: • To identify academic and behavioral risk • To plan implementation of academic and behavioral interventions as student needs indicate • To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of academic and behavioral instruction across tiers using valid and reliable student and teacher data 1b. Collaborates with families, colleagues, and other professionals to promote student growth and development. 5a. Designs or selects pre-assessments, formative, and summative assessments in a variety of formats that match learning objectives and engage the learner in demonstrating knowledge and skills. 5c. Adjusts assessment methods and makes appropriate accommodations for English language learners, students with disabilities, advanced students, and students who are not meeting learning goals. 5d. Uses data to assess the effectiveness of instruction and to make adjustments in planning and instruction. 8a. Independently and in collaboration with colleagues, uses a variety of data to evaluate the outcomes of teaching and learning and to reflect on and adapt planning and practice

Corresponding State Indicators

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