ADE Summit 2022: Full Schedule

10:20am CDT

Making Sense of Data All in One Place

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School leaders are inundated with data from multiple sources, making it difficult to use the data efficiently in decision-making. DESE wants to help LEAs make sense of the data all in one place by providing FREE access to SmartData Dashboards - an Early Warning System. Implementation of an Early Warning System (EWS) is a critical component for LEAs to identify support needed to intervene with students who may be at-risk of dropping out. Tracking Early Warning Indicators makes it possible to determine when students are beginning to fall off track, providing time to intervene and alter their trajectory to keep students on the pathway to graduation. Participants will learn about the new features now available in SmartData Dashboards including enhanced filtering, an assessment dashboard, and a graduation cohort dashboard.

Presenters

Smart Data Dashboard

SmartData Dashboard

National Director, SmartData Dashboard

Having spent my entire career in education in Arkansas, I understand the issues educators and administrators have with the education process. After retirement I was given the opportunity to work for SmartData Dashboard and immediately fell in love with what it offered all educators... Read More →

Hope Worsham

Assistant Commissioner of Public School Accountability, Arkansas Department of Education

As a former 6-12 math teacher, my passion lies in providing access to and helping schools use high-quality, actionable data. I have recently led the THRIVE AR initiative for establishing a MTSS for Behavior/Mental Health and prior to that spent time as a district curriculum director... Read More →

Monday July 11, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Room 207 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Data

10:20am CDT

New Coordinator Training

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is designed for any NEW state reporting (SIS) coordinators, whether new to a district or new to a position. The presenters will introduce all aspects of cycle reporting, as well as allow time for Q&A segment to ensure that specific questions get answered.

Presenters

Jessica Bowman

APSCN Field Analyst, Arkansas Dept of Education

Monday July 11, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Data

10:20am CDT

We Have Standards: SFA Tool, Standards, and Processes

Limited Capacity filling up

In Arkansas, we have standards. Every student, every day deserves the quality of education afforded by the Arkansas Standards for Accreditation. This presentation will cover the Standards for Accreditation Tool; the Rules, timeline, and procedure for correcting exceptions; and the reasons and methods for cleaning up district and school level data for accurate Standards reporting.

Presenters

Matthew Sutherlin

Coordinator of Standards and Systems Support, Public School Accountability

Monday July 11, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Room 205 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Accountability, Data

11:40am CDT

eSchool and Triand: Shaking Hands in Partnership for Clean Data

Limited Capacity seats available

Triand is an important tool when it comes to understanding a student's pathway to graduation. Colleges and Universities utilize the transcripts from Triand as the official transcript. Triand essentially pulls data directly from eSchool. Therefore, if data is not entered correctly in eSchool the student transcript and progress toward graduation will not be correct in Triand reports. This session will cover common errors in eSchool and methods for fixing them to provide the clean data in Triand.

Presenters

Andrea Fortner

Matthew Sutherlin

Coordinator of Standards and Systems Support, Public School Accountability

Monday July 11, 2022 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Data

11:40am CDT

LEA Insights

Limited Capacity seats available

LEA Insights is a powerful data-driven decision management tool that gives the capability to gain an accurate and intuitive understanding of Arkansas LEAs. Utilizing data from multiple sources, LEA Insights creates data visualization for enrollment, demographics, human capital, finance, statewide surveys, and much more. Come learn about this new DESE system as we highlight data found in the Overview and Human Capital modules.

Presenters

Jeff Killingsworth

Technology Outreach Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education

Jeff Killingsworth was privileged to be in the classroom for 12 years, teaching a variety of math and science classes from kindergarten through eighth grade, before joining the Arkansas Department of Education. He is currently a Coordinator of Grants and Special Projects, and also... Read More →

Monday July 11, 2022 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballroom 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Data

11:40am CDT

SIS Basics

Limited Capacity filling up

The Web-Based Statewide Information System (SIS) is a system developed by the Arkansas Department of Education’s Office of Information Technology to enable school districts to submit and certify data to the State. The system is used by school districts and education service cooperatives using eSchoolPLUS and eFinancePLUS software for Student Management System (SMS) and Financial Management System (FMS) respectively. This session is for SIS Coordinators.

Presenters

Jeff Cantwell

Reshmi Jose

Monday July 11, 2022 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Data

1:00pm CDT

The Civil Rights Data Collection: Tips, Tricks, and What You Need to Know

The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is an important part of the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) strategy for administering and enforcing civil rights laws in the nation’s public schools. Districts around the country are responsible for collecting and submitting information on access and barriers to educational opportunity from early childhood through grade 12. This session will focus on changes for the upcoming 2021-22 Collection, as well as ideas to help LEAs collect data throughout the school year, prepare that data for submission, and ensure data quality. The session will also briefly discuss possible ways that districts can use their CRDC data to support school and district continuous improvement planning.

Presenters

Venessa Keesler

AEM Senior Project Director and CRDC Data Management Strategy Lead

Monday July 11, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Zoom 1

Virtual

Subject Data

2:20pm CDT

My School Info - Explore Public Data for Schools and Districts

Limited Capacity filling up

My School Info brings multiple data sources together, allowing anyone with online access to search and compare public schools and districts across the state of Arkansas. Come learn how easy it is to navigate the system and discover how to use this wealth of information to make data-driven decisions. Create reports about your school or compare schools and districts in a variety of ways. No previous experience with My School Info is required, and participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to be able to actively participate in the demonstration.

Presenters

Jeff Killingsworth

Technology Outreach Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education

Monday July 11, 2022 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Ballroom 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Data

3:40pm CDT

Moving the Needle: Getting the Best Possible ESSA School Index Score

Limited Capacity seats available

2021 was an unusual year in accountability considering only 12% of schools showed an increase in their overall ESSA Score. Many schools are aiming to improve their score for 2022. In this session, we will discuss the following:
*What worked in 2021;
*Multiple measures of student academic achievement and growth;
*Participation requirements;
*Calculations;
*Resources for improvement;

Presenters

Louis Ferren

State Systems Administrator, ADE DESE School Performance

State, district and school report cards (SRC), graduation rates, Assessment Correction Engine (ACE) Reasons Not Tested, Graduation rate corrections (ACGR), Business Rules for calculation of ESSA school index, ESSA reports.

Tiffani Grayer

Coordinator of School Performance and Monitoring, Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

I was born and raised in Hot Springs and am the proud mother of three beautiful children, a daughter and two sons. I began my educational career as a high school mathematics teacher for the Hot Springs School District. Go Trojans! My role at DESE began as a Secondary Mathematics Specialist... Read More →

Monday July 11, 2022 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Exhibit Hall A Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Accountability, Data

3:40pm CDT

SMS Fields for State Reporting 2023

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will cover data fields within the eSchoolPLUS software that are reported in the state reporting cycles for 2022-2023. This session is for any users who enter data into the eSchoolPLUS system.

Presenters

Mary Heginger

Debbie Featherston

APSCN Field Analyst, ADE

Monday July 11, 2022 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Ballroom 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

face-to-face

Subject Data

10:20am CDT

Triand for New System Administrators and Registrars

Limited Capacity filling up

Counselors, Registrars, and Triand Administrators (new and old) are invited to join us for a Triand refresher and updates! Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-80-107, using Triand to submit student records electronically to Arkansas schools is a requirement for all Arkansas public schools, regardless of grade level. Triand allows schools to search, view, and transfer student records containing: demographic data, state and local assessments results, course history, current schedule, and more.

Presenters

Ray Girdler

DIS

Ray Girdler currently serves as a member of the DIS cybersecurity team through Arkansas' State Cybersecurity Office (SCSO). Mr. Girdler formerly served as the Director of Data Use & Privacy for the Arkansas Department of Education. Over the years, he has also served in multiple roles... Read More →

Tuesday July 12, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Room 209 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Data

11:40am CDT

Moving the Needle: Getting the Best Possible ESSA School Index Score

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters

Tiffani Grayer

Coordinator of School Performance and Monitoring, Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Louis Ferren

State Systems Administrator, ADE DESE School Performance

Tuesday July 12, 2022 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Rooms 201 & 202 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Accountability, Data

11:40am CDT

EL Data Quality and Reporting

This session will detail how data will be collected from districts in regards to English Learners for 2022-23. EL funding will be dependent on data and information reported in eSchool. The speaker will address the requirement that every student enrolled in an Arkansas school completes the common Arkansas Home Language Usage Survey, screening for potential identification as an English Learner, eSchool data entry, and COGNOS reports available for districts in regards to English Learners.

Presenters

Tricia Kerr

ESOL Program Director/Title III Co-Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Passionately advocating for English Learners/Multilingual Learners in today's classrooms! 31 yrs K-12 experience: teacher/coordinator/director/teacher-ed

Tuesday July 12, 2022 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Zoom 2

Virtual

Subject Data, English Learners

1:00pm CDT

Movin’ on Up: An Examination of Value-Added Growth During School Transition Years in Arkansas

Limited Capacity seats available

Transitioning to new school buildings has been linked to lower academic outcomes for students. This study assesses the relationship between school transitions and grade-level value-added growth scores in Arkansas. Using data covering five school years, this study evaluates mathematics and English language-arts value-added growth scores of grade levels that transitioned to a new building and compared them to grade-level growth scores of buildings where students did not make a transition. Research-based recommendations to support students at risk of low growth during a transition year will be presented.

Presenters

Kate Barnes

Doctoral Academy Fellow, University of Arkansas

I'm a former Arkansas teacher and current PhD student studying Education Policy at the University of Arkansas.

Tuesday July 12, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 1 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Leadership, Data

1:00pm CDT

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Data Entry

Limited Capacity filling up

This session will provide eSchool Coordinators valuable information to about data entry rules. there are some rules that have specific orders like dropping/adding students. How this is complete can affect your SIS for cycles 2-7. The session will also contain information on data for accuracy before and during the cycle reporting process.

Presenters

Lynda Burt

Information System Business Analyst, ADE/APSCN

My employment under APSCN began in 1997. I enjoy assisting districts with issues they may be having with eSchool, Cognos, and/or State Reporting. A couple of my duties are to create/edit eSchool documentation and to test state reporting cycles. I find these challenging and like to... Read More →

Tuesday July 12, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Data

2:20pm CDT

PowerSchool Enrollment A Panel Discussion

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is a panel discussion with 4 of the school districts who are using the PowerSchool enrollment (online Registration) product. The session will explore how the districts are using the product, their experience with training, communication with parents etc. Come and engage in conversation to see if this is a product for you.

Presenters

Jill Johnson

APSCN Student Applications Manager, Arkansas Department of Education

Pam Carter

Data Systems Manager, Cabot Public Schools

Blake Owen

Director of Student Information, Marion School District

Lori Yates

Administrator, Fort Smith Public Schools

Tuesday July 12, 2022 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Ballroom 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Data

2:20pm CDT

Special Ed Early Childhood Reporting Requirements

The session will focus on the required early childhood data elements to be submitted in cycles 2-7 reporting for the 2022-2023 school year. In addition, the workshop will provide information and instructions for reviewing Cycle 7 data in MySped Resource.

Presenters

Khala Quarles, M.Ed

Training Coordinator, Data and Research

Khala Quarles is the Training Coordinator for IDEA Data and Research. Khala is responsible for training Special Education staff in the great State of Arkansas on all federal data reporting requirements annually using eSchool and MySped portals. Working in the education sector for... Read More →

Tuesday July 12, 2022 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Zoom 2

Virtual

Subject Data, Special Education

3:40pm CDT

Data Analysis - Let's talk about the Life Cycle of a Data Element

Limited Capacity seats available

Have you ever wondered what happens to your data after you enter it into eschool? In this session we will follow the life cycle of a data element. Learn how and when the information you enter in eSchool is used to calculate the Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate and where it goes from there into accountability and reporting. Learn how student IDs, grade levels, demographics, entry/withdrawal codes impact the final products.

Presenters

Denise Airola

Director, Office of Innovation for Education

Denise Airola founded the Office of Innovation for Education (OIE) at the University of Arkansas in 2013 with a grant from the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The OIE focuses on enabling and accelerating innovative policies and practices to address barriers to educational... Read More →

Jill Johnson

APSCN Student Applications Manager, Arkansas Department of Education

Tuesday July 12, 2022 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Rooms 203 & 204 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Data

3:40pm CDT

The Importance of Accurate Reporting

Limited Capacity seats available

Proper enrollment is key when determining both participation rates and graduation cohorts. Since assessment data and graduation rates are primary indicators for ESSA School Index, ensuring the integrity and quality of the data that gets used for these calculations is critical. In this session, topics will include:
*eSchoolPlus data pulls
*Testing Windows
*Participation Requirements
*Corrections Processes
*Proper Documentation
*Corrections Windows
*Reasons for Denials in 2021

Presenters

Michelle Harpe

School Performance and Monitoring Director, Arkansas Department of Education

Kevin Ward

Systems Analyst, Arkansas Department of Education

Kevin Ward is the Systems Analyst with the School Performance Unit at the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). He assists the State Systems Administrator in regards to the ESSA School Index, Report Card, and Graduation Rates. Also create documents and video... Read More →

Tuesday July 12, 2022 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Room 207 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Accountability, Data

3:40pm CDT

EL Data Quality and Reporting

Presenters

Tricia Kerr

ESOL Program Director/Title III Co-Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Passionately advocating for English Learners/Multilingual Learners in today's classrooms! 31 yrs K-12 experience: teacher/coordinator/director/teacher-ed

Tuesday July 12, 2022 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Zoom 2

Virtual

Subject Data, English Learners

10:20am CDT

Moving the Needle: Getting the Best Possible ESSA School Index Score

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Tiffani Grayer

Coordinator of School Performance and Monitoring, Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Louis Ferren

State Systems Administrator, ADE DESE School Performance

Wednesday July 13, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Accountability, Data

10:20am CDT

TAC Tips for Teachers

This session will explore some helpful features with the Teacher Access Center (TAC) that will be interesting for teachers.

Presenters

Echo Dickson

APSCN Field Analyst, Arkansas Dept of Education

Wednesday July 13, 2022 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Zoom 4

Virtual

Subject Data

11:40am CDT

Special Ed Federal Reporting Requirements

Limited Capacity seats available

Ever wonder how the data submitted to DESE is used? LEAs often ask DESE offices "Where did you get that data?". Learn about the Special Education required reporting to the US Department of Education and its linkage to the data you report.

Presenters

Jody Fields

Director, IDEA Data & Research, UA Little Rock

Wednesday July 13, 2022 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Room 208 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Data, Special Education

11:40am CDT

We Have Standards: SFA Tool, Standards, and Processes

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Matthew Sutherlin

Coordinator of Standards and Systems Support, Public School Accountability

Wednesday July 13, 2022 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Accountability, Data

1:00pm CDT

SMS Fields for State Reporting 2023

Presenters

Mary Heginger

Debbie Featherston

APSCN Field Analyst, ADE

Wednesday July 13, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Zoom 4

Virtual

Subject Data

2:20pm CDT

Arkansas Freshman Course Failures

Limited Capacity seats available

Failing a course during the freshman year of High School can have long term negative effects for students. This study aims to fill the research gap of course failures and subgroup failures of freshman students in Arkansas. We examine the association of Arkansas’ freshman student course failures with student demographic and programmatic characteristics, prior achievement, and district characteristics. Results are presented by subgroup, course and region and include which courses students are most likely to fail. Research-based recommendations to reduce failure rates will be included.

Presenters

Sarah Morris

Doctoral Academy Fellow, University of Arkansas

Hi! I was an 8th grade math teacher for five years in East Tennessee, and I am certified 7-12 Mathematics. I am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Arkansas as a second year Education Reform student.

Wednesday July 13, 2022 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 205 Hot Springs Convention Center

Face-to-face

Subject Leadership, Data

2:20pm CDT

The Importance of Accurate Reporting

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Michelle Harpe

School Performance and Monitoring Director, Arkansas Department of Education

Kevin Ward

Systems Analyst, Arkansas Department of Education

Wednesday July 13, 2022 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs

Face-to-face

Subject Accountability, Data

2:20pm CDT

Special Ed School Age Reporting Requirements

The session will focus on the required school age data elements to be submitted in cycles 2-7 reporting for the 2022-2023 school year. In addition, the workshop will provide information and instructions for reviewing Cycle 7 data in MySped Resource.

Presenters

Khala Quarles, M.Ed

Training Coordinator, Data and Research

Wednesday July 13, 2022 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Zoom 3

Virtual

Subject Data, Special Education

2:20pm CDT

Triand for New System Administrators and Registrars

Presenters

Angel Peugh

Wednesday July 13, 2022 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Zoom 2

Virtual

Subject Data