#ECEchat Archive
We chat every Tuesday night at 8:30-9:30 pm CST. All are welcome, especially EarlyEd teachers, leaders & experts. Co-founded & moderated by @techwnancy @JessicaCabeen & @VealHeidi
Tuesday May 3, 2016
Good evening, ! Ready to talk assessment.
Jessica-K Principal in Minnesota
My names Kelsey and I'm a pre-t at Grove City College!
Remember to include the hashtag so everyone can follow along.
Hi friends! Heidi here, I’m an AP at a bilingual early childhood school in North Texas. Ready for the chat! https://t.co/sdpssot23N
Good evening PLN my name is Nancy, AP on a bilingual early childhood school in N. TX. Looking forward to the learning tonight.
is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc
Danielle, K teacher in Arizona, looking forward to discussing assessment measure & data driven instruction.
Carolyn Messer from Grove City college special ed and elem ed freshman!
Jodi, Instructional coach and Early Childhood Special Education teacher from MN.
Good evening from North Texas! Ready to learn.
Howdy! Jessie from happy teacher appreciation week to all of you!
Hi I hope you are having a great start to your week!
It takes deliberate to step back from daily pressures to listen & respond adequately to what ind. Ch are going through
Thanks Heidi! I'm really looking forward to this topic, I was going to suggest it after last chat, but you read my mind.
Hi, Yvonne from Houston, PreK teacher at Farias ECC
Hello ! I’m Bethany. Kindergarten teacher in Idaho
hi Heidi! I sure am hope you are too!
hello! Sara, grade 1 student teacher from British Columbia, Canada.
Hi Maggy! So glad you are joining tonight You are the Data Queen!
Hello Glad to be stopping by! I'm Angela a K teach in MN
Our K team loves . We assess all 3x a yr. Others more frequently.
A1. : Daily, but not on each S. Math Assessments every 1 to 2 weeks depending on assessment , for portfolio
As a pre-t I don't use assessment tools that often but I've used kahoot and plickers for formative assessment
Hi Susie! So happy to learn from you tonight! https://t.co/Hb0fFBRSzK
Good evening from North Texas! Ready to learn.
Welcome to tonight Susie ; )
Hello Deloris Principal of FDECC in North Texas
A1 We assess our PreK students using a PreK Inventory & w/ CPAA. Other classes use GOLD too & Brigance.
A1 most common assessment is a 1 minute test of letter names and sounds. Required by state 3x a yr, we probe every month
A1 used Padlet, Kahoot, google forms, digital worksheets (wizer), polleverywhere, zaption, and some others!
3x a year we use , 1 a month our TAs asses our ss and provide data on shapes,colors,,ABC,name✏️ https://t.co/H9T8azRqe7
A1: Assessment tools I use - , writing samples, DRA, FAST, checklists
Welcome Luz! I like your Bio graphic!
A1. Dibels Read/Math, MONDO Benchmark and next year CFA in Math.
simply love Seesaw! great website and app for students to show off their work!
Sophia from Chicago 2nd grade
What does measure? It's all on the computer?
Welcome to Bethany! So glad to learn with you tonight!
Sorry I am a little late! Gina, preschool teacher, from NJ
Q1: TS Gold & others specific to SPED. Collect data related to these, IEP goals,functional skills, etc. on ongoing/daily basis.
I love seeing more principals here tonight! https://t.co/QnpCRyrZde
Hello Deloris Principal of FDECC in North Texas
Hi Angela! How have you been?
Once a month I keep track of growth w individual data trackers. Eng is blue Spanish is pink https://t.co/WrWoB9k9xE
Hello
It's a busy day but I'm stopping by!!!
Michelle, K Teacher, TX!
A1 edpuzzle is also a great tool for embedding assessment into videos
Welcome to Deloris! So glad to learn with you again.
Sorry, Jessica, instructional coach/Asst. Principal from Waco, TX joining a bit late
Great! It's May so you know how that goes! Lots to do still!
Awesome! You could use to track the data and share info w/families.
do you have pictures of using kahoot or plickers? I have seen in older grades but not with the younger
Computer based in the sense that Ts can keep data there. Ss can hands on, T records results.
A1 I love F&P to help me guide my reading groups- we do it 3 x a year and parents love to see the growth.
Hey I am late getting here. Reba, Educ Consultant w.Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt. Temporarily hailing from Kentucky
A1) COR Advantage online, twice a year and portfolios
A1-I use and love it. I use some of their premade tests and ones that I make to match my SEs.
Who is creating your math CFA? The teachers or district curriculum leaders?
Customize assessments to meet your classroom needs or use our assessments. We have over 400 to choose from.
Yes a great way to keep it all together. Also Ss can take ownership, which is meaningful.
Or you can create your own as we do at my school to meet bilingual Ss needs. https://t.co/ngSneI1pDu
Customize assessments to meet your classroom needs or use our assessments. We have over 400 to choose from.
I don't have any pictures but I recently created a kahoot quiz for 2nd for math facts and it worked well
We have begun our journey of becoming a High Reliable Organization & developing PLCs are our 1st step.
Yes! My district/school has had Ts create assessments we need. https://t.co/s28W9CyrZq
Or you can create your own as we do at my school to meet bilingual Ss needs. https://t.co/ngSneI1pDu
Customize assessments to meet your classroom needs or use our assessments. We have over 400 to choose from.
A1: Assessment Tools for reading: Scholastic Reading & Phonics Inventory, San Diego Quick and Nonsense Word Assessment
Howdy from Graham, TX! PK Dual Certified Teacher here. Excited to be Joining for the first time.
Please look into it https://t.co/H7z0ZyNqaT
Or you can create your own as we do at my school to meet bilingual Ss needs. https://t.co/ngSneI1pDu
Customize assessments to meet your classroom needs or use our assessments. We have over 400 to choose from.
We love this feature! We have use for over 4 yrs. Total fan!
A2 since only a freshman, looking for great ways to collect data!
A2: Our Ss data is housed within Eduphoria, inc. journal function for anecdotal notes...allows Ts/admin to access simultaneously
A2 - Most recently started "teach me groups" where I intro concept, we do some mini lessons and then Ss teach me what they learned
I love this idea!! https://t.co/I0KoOwgM8V
A2 - Most recently started "teach me groups" where I intro concept, we do some mini lessons and then Ss teach me what they learned
Ok totally going to look into it https://t.co/0XaHoeV0am
We love this feature! We have use for over 4 yrs. Total fan!
I love how DuFour’ 4 PLC Qs create a laser focus on student learning
Note to self: https://t.co/RJ2EcLV0jR
A2: Our Ss data is housed within Eduphoria, inc. journal function for anecdotal notes...allows Ts/admin to access simultaneously
A2. Through multiple measures, observations, data housed in , enrich/reteach groups, school based assessments.
A1 will be using next year. 3x/year. this year I taught in a SPED ECE classroom and took data daily using google forms
I want to learn more about this! https://t.co/80ke40dN7c
A2: Our Ss data is housed within Eduphoria, inc. journal function for anecdotal notes...allows Ts/admin to access simultaneously
A2 in the early intervention preschool I was just in the speech therapist would observe and record Ss data while the teacher taught
A2: To keep it authentic I rely first on noticing and observing, then plan and embed in routines and curriculum
oh my goodness yes please!!! you are my hero!
A2) We collect data through careful observation
collects & stores data which can be easily viewed & sorted. We use it to create our RTI groups.
A2 Yes except we use TSGold to house our data https://t.co/qEj5GAK19G
A2. Through multiple measures, observations, data housed in , enrich/reteach groups, school based assessments.
Welcome Reba. So glad you are joining, better late than never! I always love learning with you on
A2: The Scholastic Rdg& Phonics Inventories R on computers. San Diego Quick & the Nonsense Word test are done 1by1 small group time
Our preschool uses TSGold. The state has been looking into something similar to that for K. No traction yet.
A2-My Ks have kept data folders in the past. We set goals based on ESGI's pie graphs for more green.
Q2: Helps to have a system, all adults need to notice and capture helpful information, we have cheat sheets and use tech too.
They love filling up their pie chart!
So do we,implementing that system has been a learning experience!
Hi Haley! Welcome to We love 1st time chatters! ; )
they are using in K in CO but it's all hodgepodge so it needs some work like 1 checkpoint and not all obj.
You are correct. YES, YES, YES cannot forget observations and listening during discussions.
Interesting Are there other measures they use in conjunction with TSGold? State wide/varies by district? https://t.co/8B27WtmsHW
they are using in K in CO but it's all hodgepodge so it needs some work like 1 checkpoint and not all obj.
Love this twist on a guided group! Great practice for formative assessment. https://t.co/d8jmhGv0xm
A2 - Most recently started "teach me groups" where I intro concept, we do some mini lessons and then Ss teach me what they learned
good to know that patience is key, we are in year 3 and still struggling.
We meet as a team to analyze data to see trends w/in grade level and classroom. Also, to see how we can support one another.
A2: Some schools have moved away from data walls in the PD room. Concern w/security of information and have data notebooks.
Yes, observing and listening give us so much information!
to organize and analyze students' data https://t.co/djaWTvYv8o
We meet as a team to analyze data to see trends w/in grade level and classroom. Also, to see how we can support one another.
A3. SIS-Infinite Campus. District Data pulls data building wide. Also monthly RtI meetings review Ss specific data
A3: For all data not housed by district we keep in Google Drive accessible by team and discuss in PLCs ea Fri
1.Collect data from TA 2. Track on individual sheet 3. Conference w SS 4. Track on data wall https://t.co/RFfsHBqprE
At the school I observed in they used AIMSweb to collect class and schoolwide data. Then teachers and admins would meet and analyze
A3. Organized in multiple ways, for instruction it's by skill for reviewing progress it's by S.
I think having conversations around data is so important, need to predict, analyze, reflect, then plan!
I love the element of collaboration! This is so useful in coming up with ideas and strategies to move forward!
Q3: If Ss R using electronic programs, run reports weekly- keep in electronic folders. Hard copies, individual student sections.
A3 Mondays I upload and level data print reports and then plan. Monday's are planning day for PreK Ts
Absolutely! The conversations always lead to better teaching and understanding.
A3. When collaborating with team we have a data binder that holds all Ts data.
So true! S’s love to have goals & be an active part of monitoring their own growth! https://t.co/tt4bGx53iM
They love filling up their pie chart!
A3: We use graphs and sheets from our program
I am happy to hear that so many are having data driven dialogues w/ teams and PLCs to inform their teaching and program decisions!
I love hard copies I highlight mark trends https://t.co/uFqpMVBH9K
Q3: If Ss R using electronic programs, run reports weekly- keep in electronic folders. Hard copies, individual student sections.
Any Ts where schools require Ss to track their own data? How is it done?
