Time: 12:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

Location: Virtual

Registration Link: https://wested.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsduCvrz8pGNUzyDfy3Rc4AjHrI22pS6ss

Description: Please state the goal(s) for and anticipated outcome(s) of the proposed event: During this first webinar in a two-part series, participants will learn key elements in data-driven decision making and the appropriate use of data in the accountability cycle.

Specifically, participants will:

• Understand key elements of data-driven decision making.
• Understand assessment and other data needed to monitor the progress of English learner students.
• Become familiar with research that presents accountability as a cycle.
• Engage in discussion about the accountability cycle.
• Reflect on where their jurisdiction or state is in the cycle, including data and communication needs and next steps.

Audience: The intended audience is SEA-level staff working on English learner student support and performance, data use and accountability, and assessment development and administration.

Speakers: Eric Crane, WestEd
Roger Fiedler, McREL International