In this episode, Valerie Parsons, a Professional Learning Consultant at Branching Minds, school administrator, and author of the MTSS playbook series, shares her expert insights on leveraging end-of-year data to improve educational outcomes. She discusses key topics such as data analysis, universal screening, test preparation strategies, and effective planning for the upcoming school year.

Resources:

MTSS Playbook Series: End-of-Year Winning Plays

Webinar: Turning Insights into Action: EOY Data for Administrators

Blog: End-of-Year Reflection and Planning With MTSS: Connect the Dots With Branching Minds

EOY Action Plan

Schedule a Conversation

Takeaways:

• Use data to make informed decisions and improve educational outcomes.
• Utilize checklists to ensure nothing falls through the cracks during the school year.
• Keep motivation high and evaluate student progress to plan future support.
• Understand the benefits and limitations of different assessment types.
• Ensure district-wide consistency in cut scores for accurate data analysis.
• Use data to guide professional learning and improve instructional effectiveness.
• Regularly assess and refine systems for ongoing improvement.

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