The following four Oregon initiatives are working closely together to
ensure the success of a statewide data system. Collectively, the projects provide the direction and professional development necessary to develop a system that meets the needs of all
educational stakeholders.
The Teaching Learning Connection provides a statewide framework
of tools, processes, and support that help districts and schools
implement effective school practices. The Data- Driven Decision-
Making training developed and offered through TLC forms the
foundation of the professional development training offered through
the DATA Project.
The Oregon DATA Project, a three-year, $4.7 million initiative
funded by federal education dollars, is a statewide initiative designed
to improve student achievement through informed use of data. The
DATA Project is launching a multi-tiered program of professional
development focused on teaching educators how to collect, analyze
and use appropriate data. The three main training strands designed for
the project will provide statewide training and support for data-driven
decision-making.
The Longitudinal Growth Model
The Growth Model is a $1.8 million initiative to develop a system to
track the learning progress and growth of individual students over
time. The Growth Model provides a multi-dimensional view of
student achievement: it measures and reports on individual student’s
growth across grades. It will also analyze what has happened in the
past in order to anticipate student performance in the future.
KIDS is a statewide system that is integrating different student
information systems from across the state into a common data
warehouse. KIDS will provide the Oregon Department of Education
and districts with a single, accurate, and authoritative student data
system for the entire state, allowing seamless storage, access, and
data transfer between districts and the state. The $8.3 million project,
funded by the 2005 Legislature, is on track for fully implementing its
data warehouse system in fall of 2009.
Related Resources
- Office of Assessment and Information Services
The Office of Assessment and Information Services has two primary functions: student assessment; and the collection, validation, and reporting of data for education research, policy-making, and operations.
- Testing - Student Assessment
This site contains information about the development, administration, and reports of the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS), along with materials such as sample tests and scored student work.
- Information Services
This unit focuses on Application development and maintenance; External Customer Support - categorization and routing of issues to system owners; Network and Server support; Data Security; Desktop support; and Video Teleconference Scheduling & Training.
Contacts
- Doug Kosty
(503) 947-5825
Office of Assessment & Information Services - Assistant Superintendent
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