Training for K-12 educators on the SLDS are provided by the ND Data Steward. The following sessions are available for review and registration.
SLDS - 101 Introduction to District and School Level reporting
Participants will take the time to explore your district’s student data starting with Insights ND, then log into the Statewide Longitudinal Data System to view and analyze more in-depth district and school trend and current year data. Some of the reports covered will be accountability, enrollment, assessment and attendance. How to set up tracking intervention data, starting at the district, school, and down to the student level will be shared. Time will be available to collaborate with other attendees on how they are currently using data and how data on Insights ND and within the SLDS will assist them in continuing student improvement.
SLDS 102 Introduction to Teacher and Student Level reporting
Participants will drill down to the individual current and historical student level, for those students that have attended a North Dakota public school or a North Dakota school that is using PowerSchool. Dashboards including Continuous Improvement will be reviewed along with how to work on creating your own reports using SLDS Analysis. Time will be available to collaborate with other attendees on how they are currently using data and how data within the SLDS will assist them in continuing student improvement.
SLDS & MTSS
Understand the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) in terms of what it can do to help students maximize their potential. What tools are you using to track students when working with MTSS? The SLDS is a great resource. Intervention programs and screeners can be assigned to students and tracked within the SLDS. A tiering dashboard is available at the school and teacher level, displaying a percentage of students in Tier 1 and Tier 3 per assessment period. An Early Warning Dashboard, displaying grades 9-12 student data for those that are off-track on course performance, cum GPA, credit, or attendance. Take the time to see how the SLDS can track/display this data to make your life more efficient.
Understand the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) in terms of what it can do to help students maximize their potential. Begin building capacity for navigating the SLDS.
Reviewing trend and current data on students enrolled in your current classes. Participants will utilize the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) to begin developing practical strategies using key pieces of data to increase student achievement.
SLDS - State & Federal Reporting
This is essentially a shortened version of SLDS 101 geared for Administration and Counselors. Review and analyze district and school level student data including: enrollment, assessment, accountability, and attendance.
- Articulate how SLDS functionalities can be harnessed to maximize student potential, illustrating comprehension through real-world scenarios.
- Critically examine and navigate the SLDS, breaking down its components and features. Identify actionable insights that can inform instructional decisions and drive educational improvements.
- Utilize the SLDS to construct and implement practical strategies leveraging key data elements, aimed at enhancing student achievement within educational contexts.
SLDS - Developing a Data Mindset
Developing a data mindset utilizing the A+ Inquiry and the SLDS. A great follow up for SLDS Teacher training.
SLDS - Develop Your Data Mindset (Online)
In this course, you will learn data literacy and inquiry methods necessary for effective data utilization within a school setting. You will demonstrate knowledge and skills through a series of interactive simulations that address a variety of data utilization purposes, such as identifying strengths and weaknesses for a group of students, assessing progress toward an end of year goal for an individual student, and evaluating effectiveness of the annual curriculum.