Posted: February 27th, 2023
As a school administrator, you will be required to review data to determine student success at your school. Being able to analyze data is not enough; you also need to be able to communicate the data to teachers in order to collaboratively create an action plan to improve the school.
Allocate at least 1 hour in the field to support this field experience.
Obtain a copy of your school’s most recent state standardized test scores or benchmark assessments to review. After reviewing the data, meet with your principal mentor to discuss the results and their interpretation of the data.
Include the following in your discussion:
Use any remaining time from this field experience to assist the principal mentor and, provided permission, seek opportunities to observe and/or assist the principal mentor.
Summarize your experiences analyzing and interpreting assessment data in order to identify areas for improvement in a 150-250 word reflection. Incorporate PSEL Standard 4 into your reflection and describe how you will apply what you have learned to your future professional practice.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
SOLUTION
As a school administrator, analyzing and interpreting data is crucial to identify areas for improvement and to create a plan of action to enhance student success. During my field experience, I obtained and reviewed my school’s most recent state standardized test scores and benchmark assessments with my principal mentor. We discussed the selection process of teachers for assessment and data analysis and their responsibilities in the process. It was emphasized that teachers are selected based on their expertise and interest in the subject matter. Their responsibilities include analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating with the administration to create a plan of action.
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