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In a climate of accountability and data-driven decision making (DDDM), data tools and resources need to be readily available for educators and support staff. The California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) promotes a variety of resources, tools, and action steps to support school improvement using assessment data for planning and implementing instructional strategies at the district, school, classroom, and individual student levels.
Management
Tools
Data analysis with Excel
The following files help to facilitate the process of analyzing data from the
STAR (http://star.cde.ca.gov) website.
The files have been updated to adapt to changes in 2008 data!
These files are for use on both Mac and PC. It is recommended that you only download the files you need. Look at the grade level in the file name to select the appropriate file. These files are currently updated to work with STAR California Standards Test data for 2008, 2007, and 2006.
Download the selected file to your desktop. You may want to rename it when you add your school's data. For best results, if using a PC, please use Microsoft Internet Explorer as your browser. If using a Mac, please use Safari. Other browsers may work, but could yield unexpected results. At this time, Firefox is not recommended.
Information can also be found on the Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL) website at http://www.portical.org/Presentations/nunn/.
STAR CST Analysis spreadsheet files can also be accessed at: http://www.michaelnunn.net/cst
Associated Files
CST Step-by-step guide -
Step by Step Guide for Using the STAR Data Analysis Spreadsheet Template to Collect and
Display California Standards Test Results.
Learning
Assessment
Resources
The California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) provides information about Electronic Learning Assessment Resources (ELARs) and is a single-source, user-friendly service enabling educators to use technology in linking student assessment with instruction.
Literacy &
Integration
Data
EdTechProfile is an online, self-assessment tool that allows school and district educators and administrators the ability to gather data for staff technology professional development and technology planning.
Administrator
Tutorials
Essential Site Administrator Tasks
Designed specifically for site and district administrators.
Site & District Administrator Tutorial
A complete, user-driven tutorial of the majority of EdTechProfile's functions.
Account Maintenance
Checking completion status, moving teachers, communicating to users, and assigning administrative rights.
Merge Accounts
Explore four methods of merging duplicate account.
My Reports
Viewing data from the School Technology Survey, the Completion Status Report by Name, the Proficiency
Analysis Report, the Comparison Report, and the Student Technology Survey.
Creating, Managing, and Tracking Training Programs
How to set up new training programs for specific groups of teachers, including how to add teachers, monitor
their progress, and create a variety of reports.
Creating, Managing, and Tracking Student Progress
How to set up site-based or teacher-based student survey accounts and create a variety of data reports.
Individual Learning Plans
Creating professional development goals and activities.
Performance Assessment
Assess your technology integration practices in this randomly generated assessment.
Data
Sources
DataQuest
http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest
DataQuest is the California Department of Education's database on California schools and districts.
This site provides performance, demographic, and other information on students, educators, and schools.
Ed-Data
http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us
This interactive database includes demographic and performance data for each California school, school
district, county, and the state--plus detailed financial data at the school district, county, and statewide o
levels.
Great Schools
http://www.greatschools.net
Great Schools is a nonprofit organization that provides information on public and private schools in
all 50 states. Geared toward parents and educators, Great Schools also provides tools to help visitors
search for and compare schools, and content designed to help people understand and improve schools.
Just For The Kids - California
http://www.jftk-ca.org
School leaders, teachers, parents, and interested community members can identify how their schools are
performing compared to other schools in their states with similar or more disadvantaged student populations,
and learn what the highest-performing schools are doing to raise test scores.
