OurSCHOOL Survey: A Professional Learning Session
A 10-year partnership
The Learning Bar Vision “ Giving all children the opportunity to thrive”
Global Impact Worldwide reputation 6300 schools worldwide 7 million students Largest national school survey in Canada 225 + active school districts in Canada
Dr. J. Douglas Willms Co-Founder & President of The Learning Bar President of the International Member of the United States Academy of Education National Academy of Education Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Formerly held the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Literacy & Human Development for 14 Data Expert: extensive experience years working with Education Ministries, Boards, and Schools Research Consultant: OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) & PISA for Development
Key Milestones for School Success Identification of School Improvement Planning & Intervention Initiatives Literacy & Professional Development Year 9 Dip Reading Mountain Successful Transition to School Pre-K K Grade 1 Grade 9 Graduation Grade 4 Teacher & Parent Surveys
An Important Bridge
OurSCHOOL: Informing School Improvement (Grade 4-12) A dynamic web-based survey evaluation system to measure, assess and report on well- being, student engagement, classroom climate and other factors known to affect school outcomes. Use insight from students, parents and teachers to: inform educators; • guide decision making into school planning; and • target interventions to enhance student success. •
Session Goals Increase understanding and knowledge of the research behind the survey • Connect OurSCHOOL to the strategic planning process • Better understand the different dimensions of the OurSCHOOL survey • Move from broad to deep analysis of OurSCHOOL results • Highlight tools for engaging stakeholders and sharing results •
Name two ways you have used OurSCHOOL data.
Multiple Sources of Data for School Planning
What data do you collect or have available to you? Table Discussion
What data do you use? Table Discussion
Data! Data! Data!
Multiple Measures of Data Allows the prediction of actions / processes/ programs that best meet the learning needs of all students. Victoria L. Bernhardt, 1998
OurSCHOOL Data Informing school improvement and continuous monitoring of progress
Students Using Data https://youtu.be/euiO0njRE8Q
Bullying Results https://youtu.be/euiO0njRE8Q?t=153
Student Reflections https://youtu.be/euiO0njRE8Q?t=446
Put your data to work
Action Plan Table Discussion
Planning for Success: Creating a Data Workflow Plan
Multiple Models
Setting Priorities for Data Collection
Workflow Plan Analysis Data Collection Broad to Deep Share Key Monitor Findings Impact
Analysis Data Collection Broad to Deep Share Key Monitor Findings Impact
Analysis Data Collection Broad to Deep Monitor Share Key Findings Impact
Analysis Data Collection Broad to Deep Share Key Monitor Findings Impact
Analysis Data Collection Broad to Deep Share Key Monitor Findings Impact
3. How will you use OurSCHOOL 1. What are your initial steps? data in your planning processes? 2. How will you involve stakeholders? Analysis Data Collection Broad to Deep Share Key Monitor Findings Impact 4. How will you monitor impact? 5. How will you adjust your plan accordingly?
Data exploration: Find your students’ story
Students with moderate or high levels of anxiety
Students with moderate or high levels of anxiety
Students with moderate or high levels of anxiety
Students with moderate or high levels of anxiety
Students with moderate or high levels of depression
Informed decision making Issue: Moderate to high levels of anxiety Grade 10-11 girls Process: Staff meeting and discussion Results: • High participation • Reduction in anxiety • Community engagement • Improvement of intervention
Informed decision making
Informed decision making
OurSCHOOL knowledge base URL ourschool.thelearningbar.com/hc/en-ca
Communication: OurSCHOOL Presentation
Question #1: What methods or resources do you currently use to communicate with stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, governing board)?
Question #2: What methods or resources do you currently use to communicate OurSCHOOL results to stakeholders?
Template for School Coordinators Achieve positive and practical change in schools
Cafeteria You said: “In the Cafeteria there are still holes in the ceiling and that lets water enter. The school puts all their money towards non-important things.” We say: “ We hear you, and agree!” However, did you know that the school does not control money for renovation projects? We will continue to push for the ceilings to be fixed and use your survey comments to add your voice to our own. What are the non-important things the school puts money toward? Tell us on the upcoming survey.
Drill-down analysis Students with a positive sense of belonging But where exactly are our successes and where can we improve? Last year, fewer than 50% of female students in Grades 10 & 12 felt a sense of belonging. We now know to speak with these groups to see how we can improve their experience. Green = school Purple = national average Red = replica line
“Learning is a process where knowledge is presented to us, then shaped through understanding discussion and reflection.” Paulo Freire (Educator & Philosopher)
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