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Data & Reporting Conference“Keep Calm and Collect Data”August 3-4, 2017Statehouse Convention Center & Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE2017 Data Conference Committee MembersCarmen Jordan Research & TechnologyRenee Austin-Banks Public School AccountabilityDaniel Collier Research & TechnologyThomas Coy Learning ServicesKimberly Dupens Research & TechnologyAlisa Moore Fiscal & Administrative ServicesFrank Servedio Educator Effectiveness & Licensure CONFERENCE INFORMATIONConference Etiquette As a courtesy to presenters and conference participants, please observe the following rules of conference etiquette: Silence your electronic devices prior to entering sessions. Arrive a few minutes before each session begins. Concurrent Session Presenters Please use the laptop provided in your breakout room and not your own laptop. Do not tamper with or disconnect the computer or data projector connections.Conference Attire Attire for the conference is business casual.? ?Conference Evaluations Your feedback is welcomed; please complete the online conference evaluation that will be sent to you at the close of the conference.Lost and Found Please remember to take all your belongings from the session rooms. If you find or lose an item, go to the registration desk.Name Badges Please wear your name badge at all times. At the end of the conference, please recycle your badge holder and lanyard at the registration desk. Note Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the meeting space.righttop00Arkansas Department of Education Data & Reporting ConferenceStatehouse Convention Center & Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE – August 3, 20178:00-3:00Registration9:00-9:20General Session – governor’s hall iWelcome & Announcements Renee Austin-BanksOpening Address Johnny Key, Commissioner Arkansas Department of Education Statehouse Convention CenterMarriott (Downtown Little Rock)Caraway I, II, IIIFultonIzardPopeMillerSalon ASalon BSalon CManningCONWAYConcurrent Session I9:30-10:159:30-11:05Viewing Data through an Accountability LensPresenter: Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin Ward9:30-10:15COGNOS SIS Reports ExamplesPresenter: Joe Rapert9:30-10:15Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures Presenter: UPDATE LATER9:30-11:05New Cycle Coordinator’s TrainingPresenter: Missy Young, Nona Comer, & Larry Cunningham9:30-10:15District FinancePresenter: Alisa Moore 9:30-11:05#ARKidsCanCode – Computer Science Education in ArkansasPresenter: Anthony Owen9:30-11:05ALEPresenter: CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb, & Deborah Bales9:30-10:15Special Education School Age Reporting Cycles 2-7Presenter: Tammy Garrison9:30-10:15TriandPresenter: Ray Girdler9:30-12:00Tier I TrainingPresenter: Robyn Keen & Mike MerstenConcurrent Session II10:20-11:0510:20-11:05State & Federal ReportingPresenter: Titus Lindsey10:20-12:00Equity Assistance CenterPresenter: Oliver Dillingham10:20-11:05CTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code ConnectionPresenter: Lesia Edwards10:20-12:00Finance Cycles and Troubleshooting TipsPresenter: UPDATE LATER10:20-12:00Standards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 ReportPresenter: UPDATE LATER11:05-11:15BREAKBREAKConcurrent Session III11:15-12:00 11:15-12:00Data Reporting for English LearnersPresenter: Tricia Kerr11:15-12:00How is Data Important in CTE ImprovementPresenter: Maria Swicegood & Jim Short11:15-12:00Digital Learning CodingPresenter: Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell 11:15-12:00Federal ProgramsPresenter: UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith11:15-12:00My School InfoPresenter: Daniel Collier11:15-12:00Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and LicensurePresenter: Sandra Hurst & Cheryl Reinhart 12:00-1:00LUNCHStatehouse Convention CenterMarriott (Downtown Little Rock)Caraway I, II, IIIFultonIzardPopeMillerSalon ASalon BSalon CManningCONWAYConcurrent Session IV1:05-1:50Concurrent Session V1:55-2:40 1:05-1:50Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures Presenter: UPDATE LATER1:05-1:50COGNOS SIS Reports ExamplesPresenter: Joe Rapert1:05-1:50Duplicate Enrollment AuditPresenter: Alisa Moore & Tammi Rickert1:05-1:50Using Health Data to Move Student Achievement ForwardPresenter: Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks1:05-1:50Bus TransportationPresenter: Brad Montgomery1:05-1:50Data PrivacyPresenter: Ray Girdler 1:05-2:40Student Fields for Cycle ReportingPresenter: Tiffany Hollomon & Patty Ellis1:05-1:50Course Code Management System/Course ApprovalPresenter: Thomas Coy1:05-1:50Special Education Early Childhood Cycle 2-7 ReportingPresenter: Tammy GarrisonSchool ChoicePresenter: UPDATE LATER1:55-2:40Federal ProgramsPresenter: UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith1:55-2:40Duplicate Enrollment AuditPresenter: Alisa Moore & Tammi Rickert 1:55-2:40Child NutritionPresenter: Suzanne Davidson & Susie Ward1:55-3:40#ARKidsCanCode – Computer Science Education in ArkansasPresenter: Anthony Owen1:55-2:40TriandPresenter: Ray Girdler1:55-2:40Special Education Federal ReportingPresenter: Jody Fields1:55-2:40Migrant EducationPresenter: Wesley Roberts2:40-2:55BREAKBREAKBREAKConcurrent Session VI2:55-3:402:55-3:40ACT Aspire Assessment DataPresenter: Hope Allen 2:55-4:30Web-Based SIS TroubleshootingPresenter: Lynda Burt & Aaron Hughes2:55-4:30Equity Assistance CenterPresenter: Oliver Dillingham2:55-3:40Child NutritionPresenter: Suzanne Davidson2:55-4:30studentGPS/ASISPresenter: Daniel Collier2:55-3:40SPED FinancePresenter: Chris Foley 2:55-3:45CTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code ConnectionPresenter: Lisa Edwards2:55-3:45Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and LicensurePresenter: Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart 2:55-4:30Standards for Accreditation – Preparing for the Cycle 2 ReportPresenter: UPDATE LATERConcurrent Session VII3:45-4:303:45-4:30New Disproportionality RegulationsPresenter: Judy Fields3:45-4:30Data Reporting for English LearnersPresenter: Tricia Kerr3:45-4:30How is Data Important in CTE ImprovementPresenter: Maria Swicegood & Jim Short 3:45-4:30District FinancePresenter: Alisa Moore3:45-4:30COGNOS SIS Reports ExamplesPresenter: Joe Rapert 3:45-4:30Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and LicensurePresenter: Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart6781800698500Arkansas Department of Education Data & Reporting ConferenceStatehouse Convention Center & Marriott (Downtown Little Rock)AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE – August 4, 20178:00-11:00Registration9:00-9:20General Session – EXHIBIT HALL AWelcome & Announcements Carmen JordanOpening Address Dr. Eric Saunders, Assistant Commissioner Division of Research & Technology Arkansas Department of Education Statehouse Convention CenterMarriott (Downtown Little Rock)Caraway I, II, IIIFultonIzardPopeMillerSalon ASalon BSalon CManningConwayConcurrent Session I9:30-10:159:30-10:05Assessment and Course Codes for SPEDPresenter: Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan Gray 9:30-11:05Data PrivacyPresenter: Ray Girdler9:30-11:05Viewing Data through an Accountability LensPresenter: Renee Austin-Bank & Kevin Ward 9:30-11:05ALEPresenter: CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb, & Deborah Bales9:30-10:15SPED FinancePresenter: Chris Foley 9:30-11:05Web-Based SIS BasicsPresenter: Jill Johnson & Reshmi Jose 9:30-10:15Digital Learning CodingPresenter: Evan Patrick & Lisa Russell10:20-12:00Section 504Presenter: UPDATE LATER9:30-11:05Bus TransportationPresenter: Brad Montgomery9:30-1:15Web-Based SIS TroubleshootingPresenter: Lynda Burt & Aaron HughesConcurrent Session II10:20-11:0510:20-11:05New Disproportionality RegulationsPresenter: Judy FieldsSection 504Presenter: UPDATE LATER10:20-11:05Course Code Management System/Course ApprovalPresenter: Thomas Coy 10:20-11:05Finance Cycles and Troubleshooting TipsPresenter: UPDATE LATER 10:20-11:05Student Fields for Cycle ReportingPresenter: Patty Ellis & Tiffany Hollomon10:20-11:05Migrant EducationPresenter: Wesley Roberts11:05-11:15BREAKBREAKConcurrent Session III11:15-12:00 11:15-12:00Using Health Data to Move Student AchievementPresenter: Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks11:15-12:00Data Reporting for English LearnersPresenter: Tricia Kerr11:15-12:00Assessment and Course Codes for SPEDPresenter: Robin Stripling , Jody Fields, & Susan Gray 11:15-12:00State & Federal ReportingPresenter: Titus Lindsey 11:15-12:00How is Data Important in CTE ImprovementPresenter: Maria Swicegood & Jim Short 11:15-12:00ACT Aspire Assessment DataPresenter: Hope Allen11:15-12:00School ChoicePresenter: UPDATE LATER11:15-12:00My School InfoPresenter: Daniel CollierCONFERENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONSDay 1 SessionsBreakout Session I Presentations Viewing Data through an Accountability Lens 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin WardParticipants will learn how the Accountability Division views data as it relates to Federal and State reporting. School leaders and data teams will learn how to navigate the correction processes for ESSA Accountability, Graduation Rate, and the School Report Card. This learning opportunity will demonstrate how all of the correction processes link together to paint a data picture of schools and districts. This session is a must for school leaders and data teams responsible for validating all data that is used for Federal and State reporting, informing parents, stakeholders, and communities.COGNOS SIS Reports Examples 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Joe RapertThis session will provide a look at various COGNOS reports, both student and financial, that can be used to validate data from the transactional system for state reporting.Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.UPDATE LATERThis session will cover anti-bullying laws and compliance procedures.New Cycle Coordinators Training 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Missy Young (SMS), Nona Comer (FMS), & Larry Cunningham (SIS)This session is designed for any new state reporting coordinator, whether new to a district or new to a position. The presenters will introduce all aspects of cycle reporting, as well as allow for specific questions from attendees to be answered.District Finance 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Alisa MooreThis session is for superintendents, bookkeepers and business managers. The session will focus on the Arkansas School Finance Manual for 2017-2018 school year. #ARKidsCanCode – Computer Science Education in Arkansas 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Anthony OwenArkansas Department of Education's Coordinator of Computer Science, Anthony Owen, will share information regarding the current status and future vision of the Computer Science educational initiative in Arkansas, including plans for future K-12 curriculum standards. Time will be allotted for Q&A.ALE 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.CW Gardenhire & Deborah BalesThis session will provide information on ALE coding, data, finance, blueprint, program descriptions, on-site program match with descriptions, new rules, and new direction. Special Education School Age Reporting Cycle 2-7 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Tammy GarrisonThis workshop will focus on the required School Age data elements to be submitted to the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) office for Cycles 2-7 reporting for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition, the workshop will provide information and instructions for reviewing the 2016-2017 Cycle 7 data in MySped Resource.Triand 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Ray GirdlerThis class is for Counselors, Registrars, or any user who will be responsible for pulling or sending transcripts. Learn how to use Triand to search for and view student records containing demographic data, state and local assessments results, course history, current schedule and more. Learn how receive transcripts from another Arkansas school and send to a higher education institute. 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.Tier I Training 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Robyn Keen & Mike MerstenACA §6-20-2204 requires Superintendents and bookkeepers to attend a minimum of 2 hours of annual training on school laws, expenditure of school funds, fiscal accountability, school finance, ethics, and financial accounting and reporting. This class meets the requirements of the law. Additionally, school districts are required to provide 2 hours of Tier II training. Some districts choose to use this course to meet that requirement. Breakout Session II Presentations State and Federal Reporting 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Titus LindseyAn overview of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) State and Federal Reporting requirements using the Statewide Information System (SIS) data as the authoritative data source. The presentation is a generalized overview of state reporting efforts and data availability through ADE Data Center Statewide Information Systems Reports, Ad-Hoc Data Request and our newest data tool My School Info. It also included a brief introduction to federal reporting with emphasis on EDFacts/CSPR data collections from the state as approved through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).Target audience is district, school or state personnel involved in the Statewide Information Systems data collection process. It is designed to show how the data is used to facilitate state and federal reportingEquity Assistance Center 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Oliver DillinghamThis session will review state and federal reporting and deadlines, not limited to Equity Compliance, Constitutionality Protected Prayer, Student Handbooks and Discipline Policies, Minority Teacher and Administrator Recruitment Plans, and School Choice.CTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection 10:20 p.m. – 11:05 a.m.Lesia EdwardsSchools across the Arkansas are working with post-secondary partners to offer concurrent or dual enrollment credit opportunities for students.? After aligning curriculum and cross-walking content standards comes the daunting task of deciding which course number to use for high school scheduling.? Join Lesia Edwards as she outlines the efforts by the Department of Career Education to simplify CTE concurrent credit course coding and reporting.Finance Cycles and Troubleshooting Tips 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATERThis session will cover data fields within the FinancePLUS software that are reported in the state reporting cycles and will troubleshoot cycle errors and corrections. This session is for any users who enter data into the financial software.Standards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 Report 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATERThis session is for principals, counselors, registrars, or anyone who works with the accreditation report. There will be discussion around all aspects of the accreditation process.Breakout Session III Presentations Data Reporting for English Learners 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tricia KerrThis session will detail how data will be collected from districts in regards to English Learners for 2017-18. EL funding will be dependent on data and information reported in eSchool and ACSIP this year. The speaker will address the requirement that every student enrolled in an Arkansas school completes the new common Arkansas Home Language Survey, screening for potential identification as an English Learner, eSchool data entry, and ACSIP expectations for districts in regards to English LearnersHow is Data Important in Career and Technical Education Improvement? 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Maria Swicegood & Jim Short This session will provide information on how data is collected for the eight secondary Perkins indicators. And how the use of this data can improve instruction for Career and Technical Education students. Moving from silos to a field of knowledge for the whole child.Digital Learning Coding 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Evan Patrick & Lisa RussellThis session will provide information related to Act 1280 “The Digital Learning Act”. Discussion will be centered on expectations for data entry and reporting.Federal Programs 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith This session will review the reporting changes in the data collection process and data definitions related to such federal programs as Homeless and Safe Schools. The federal regulations governing the reporting requirements will also be discussed.My School Info 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Daniel CollierThis session is for all school & district leaders who are new to My School Info. My School Info allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas. My School Info allows users to easily access information on schools and districts across the state. Some of the information available includes:· School District Boundaries· School Addresses and Contact Information· Student and Staff Population Demographics· Student Achievement· District and State Financial DataData Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart This session will discuss accurate and reliable data associated with ESSA, Equitable Access to Excellent Educators, Educator Licensure, Course Codes, Job Codes, License Codes, Teacher Shortages and the Arkansas Qualified Teacher.Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Breakout Session IV Presentations Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.UPDATE LATERThis session will cover anti-bullying laws and compliance procedures.COGNOS SIS Reports Examples 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Joe RapertThis session will provide a look at various COGNOS reports, both student and financial, that can be used to validate data from the transactional system for state reporting.Duplicate Enrollment Audit 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Alisa Moore & Tammi RickertThis session is for secretaries and registrars or anyone who does data entry/correction in eSchoolPLUS.? This session will cover the Duplicate Enrollment auditing process, which is based on information submitted in SIS cycles (3, 5, and 6).? There will also be discussion around examples of common issues encountered in the audit process.? Using Health Data to Move Student Achievement ForARD 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Jerri Clark & Tracy StarksParticipants of this session will be provided an overview of student health information requirements in e-school; how to best utilize student health information to impact academic achievement; overview of funding sources that may be used to support school-based health programming including Medicaid Revenue (i.e., school nurse, health initiatives, physical education); basics on function and object coding for health costs.Bus Transportation 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Brad MontgomeryThe session will cover the reporting requirements for data collection on school buses and transportation personnel. This will include all fiscal data on your buses and personnel information on any school bus drivers employed by the district.Data Privacy 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Ray GirdlerData has become the new?“gold standard” in the field today. Knowing how to maintain data privacy should be on top of everyone’s radar. This session will share practical tips and tools for all school and district leaders to meet this growing demand. Topics include:FERPA 101Data Security Best PracticesProtecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational ServicesData Breach Response GuidelinesStudent Fields for Cycle Reporting 1:05 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Patty Ellis & Tiffany HollomonThis session will cover data fields within the eSchoolPLUS software that are reported in the state reporting cycles. This session is for any users who enter data into the eSchoolPLUS system.Course Code Management System/Course Approval 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Thomas CoyJoin the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Learning Services as they provide updates related to curriculum frameworks, course approvals, the course code management system, and other pertinent information. Special Education Early Childhood Cycle 2-7 1:05 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.Tammy GarrisonThe workshop will focus on the required early childhood data elements to be submitted to the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) office for Cycles 2-7 reporting for the 2017-2018 school year. In addition, the workshop will provide information and instructions for reviewing the 2016-2017 Cycle 7 data in MySped Resource.Breakout Session V Presentations School Choice 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.UPDATE LATERThe session will discuss "School Choice” procedures to administer the School Choice Act of 2015 and Opportunity School Choice.Federal Programs 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.UPDATE LATER & Otistene Smith This session will review the reporting changes in the data collection process and data definitions related to such federal programs as Safe Schools. The federal regulations governing the reporting requirements will also be discussed.Duplicate Enrollment Audit 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Alisa MooreThis session is for secretaries and registrars or anyone who does data entry/correction in eSchoolPLUS.? This session will cover the Duplicate Enrollment auditing process, which is based on information submitted in SIS cycles (3, 5, and 6).? There will also be discussion around examples of common issues encountered in the audit process.? Child Nutrition 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Suzanne Davidson & Susie WardThis presentation will include: Child Nutrition (CN) Update for School Year 2017-18 – CN October Eligible Reporting, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), CN Direct Certification Portal, CN On-line Claim, CN Wellness Priority.#ARKidsCanCode – Computer Science Education in Arkansas 1:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Anthony OwenArkansas Department of Education's Coordinator of Computer Science, Anthony Owen, will share information regarding the current status and future vision of the Computer Science educational initiative in Arkansas, including plans for future K-12 curriculum standards. Time will be allotted for Q&A.Triand 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Ray GirdlerThis class is for Counselors, Registrars, or any user who will be responsible for pulling or sending transcripts. Learn how to use Triand to search for and view student records containing demographic data, state and local assessments results, course history, current schedule and more. Learn how receive transcripts from another Arkansas school and send to a higher education institute. 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.Special Education Federal Reporting Cycle 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Jody FieldsEver wonder how the data submitted to the state is used. Learn about the Special Education required reporting to the US Department of Education and its linkage to the data you report.Migrant Education 1:55 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Wesley RobertsThis session will discuss migrant student identification and reporting.Breakout Session VI Presentations ACT Aspire Assessment Data 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Hope AllenWith the implementation of ACT Aspire it is important for schools to be familiar with the data the will receive and how it will be used in schools. Come learn how to read your ACT Aspire results. We will also discuss AIP requirements based on this data.Web-Based SIS Troubleshooting 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Lynda Burt & Aaron HughesThis session will provide SIS Cycle Coordinators valuable information to assist with troubleshooting errors in SIS for cycles 2-7. The session will contain information on verifying data accuracy before and during the cycle reporting process. This session will show the tools available to assist in the verification process during cycle reporting, such as using eSchoolPLUS searches, generating COGNOS reports, utilizing the SIS handbook, and downloading SIS tables.Equity Assistance Center 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Oliver DillinghamThis session will review state and federal reporting and deadlines, not limited to Equity Compliance, Constitutionality Protected Prayer, Student Handbooks and Discipline Policies, Minority Teacher and Administrator Recruitment Plans, and School Choice.Child Nutrition 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Suzanne Davidson & Susie WardThis presentation will include: Child Nutrition (CN) Update for School Year 2017-18 – CN October Eligible Reporting, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), CN Direct Certification Portal, CN On-line Claim, CN Wellness Priority.studentGPS & ASIS 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Daniel CollierThis session will provide information on the Arkansas StudentGPS Dashboards & Arkansas Student Intervention System (ASIS). ??Participants will understand what data is available, functionality included within each system, and how to get their district/school started using these free resources. ?The session will also provide examples of how to use the data in practical ways to guide instructional decisions at all levels.SPED Finance 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Chris FoleyIn this session, the ADE Special Education?Unit (ADE/SEU) Finance Section will discuss?updated procedures that will be implemented?in the coming year. ?These procedures include the annual application and budget process, as well as monitoring and verifying the use of IDEA Part B flow-through funds to the local educational agencies (LEAs).? This session would be appropriate for special education administrators, their administrative assistants, or bookkeepers who are responsible for special education budgetsCTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Lesia EdwardsSchools across the Arkansas are working with post-secondary partners to offer concurrent or dual enrollment credit opportunities for students.? After aligning curriculum and cross-walking content standards comes the daunting task of deciding which course number to use for high school scheduling.? Join Lesia Edwards as she outlines the efforts by the Department of Career Education to simplify CTE concurrent credit course coding and reporting.Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart This session will discuss accurate and reliable data associated with ESSA, Equitable Access to Excellent Educators, Educator Licensure, Course Codes, Job Codes, License Codes, Teacher Shortages and the Arkansas Qualified Teacher.Standards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 Report 2:55 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.UPDATE LATERThis session is for principals, counselors, registrars, or anyone who works with the accreditation report. There will be discussion around all aspects of the accreditation process.Breakout Session VII PresentationsNew Disproportionality Regulations 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Judy FieldsThe OSEP Disproportionality Regulations were released in December 2016. Learn about the requirements, how they can effect ALL Part B (ages 3-21) programs, and how to provide input on the state's implementation of the regulations. Data Reporting for English Learners 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tricia KerrThis session will detail how data will be collected from districts in regards to English Learners for 2017-18. EL funding will be dependent on data and information reported in eSchool and ACSIP this year. The speaker will address the requirement that every student enrolled in an Arkansas school completes the new common Arkansas Home Language Survey, screening for potential identification as an English Learner, eSchool data entry, and ACSIP expectations for districts in regards to English LearnersHow is Data Important in Career and Technical Education Improvement? 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Maria Swicegood & Jim Short This session will provide information on how data is collected for the eight secondary Perkins indicators. And how the use of this data can improve instruction for Career and Technical Education students. Moving from silos to a field of knowledge for the whole child.District Finance 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Alisa MooreThis session is for superintendents, bookkeepers and business managers. The session will focus on the Arkansas School Finance Manual for 2017-2018 school year.COGNOS SIS Reports Examples 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Joe RapertThis session will provide a look at various COGNOS reports, both student and financial, that can be used to validate data from the transactional system for state reporting.Data Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sandra Hurst, & Cheryl Reinhart This session will discuss accurate and reliable data associated with ESSA, Equitable Access to Excellent Educators, Educator Licensure, Course Codes, Job Codes, License Codes, Teacher Shortages and the Arkansas Qualified Teacher.Day 2 SessionsBreakout Session I Presentations Assessment Course Codes for SPED 9:30 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan GrayDo course codes and statewide assessment for students in special education classes cause confusion in your district? Would you like to make sure your district’s data submission will result in a clear Accreditation Report? If so, please join the ADE Assessment Unit and Special Education Unit in this session. You may submit a question prior to the presentation here: Data Privacy 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Ray GirdlerData has become the new?“gold standard” in the field today. Knowing how to maintain data privacy should be on top of everyone’s radar. This session will share practical tips and tools for all school and district leaders to meet this growing demand. Topics include:FERPA 101Data Security Best PracticesProtecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational ServicesData Breach Response GuidelinesViewing Data through an Accountability Lens 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin WardParticipants will learn how the Accountability Division views data as it relates to Federal and State reporting. School leaders and data teams will learn how to navigate the correction processes for ESSA Accountability, Graduation Rate, and the School Report Card. This learning opportunity will demonstrate how all of the correction processes link together to paint a data picture of schools and districts. This session is a must for school leaders and data teams responsible for validating all data that is used for Federal and State reporting, informing parents, stakeholders, and communities.ALE 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb & Deborah BalesThis session will provide information on ALE coding, data, finance, blueprint, program descriptions, on-site program match with descriptions, new rules, and new direction. SPED Finance 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Chris FoleyIn this session, the ADE Special Education?Unit (ADE/SEU) Finance Section will discuss?updated procedures that will be implemented?in the coming year. ?These procedures include the annual application and budget process, as well as monitoring and verifying the use of IDEA Part B flow-through funds to the local educational agencies (LEAs).? This session would be appropriate for special education administrators, their administrative assistants, or bookkeepers who are responsible for special education budgetsWeb-Based SIS Basics 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Jill Johnson & Reshmi Jose The Web-Based Statewide Information System (SIS) is a system developed by the Arkansas Department of Education’s Research and Technology Division 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 FinancePLUS/eFinancePLUS software for Student Management System (SMS) and Financial Management System (FMS) respectively. This session is for SIS Coordinators.Digital Learning Coding 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Evan Patrick & Lisa RussellThis session will provide information related to Act 1280 “The Digital Learning Act”. Discussion will be centered on expectations for data entry and reporting.Section 504 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.UPDATE LATERThis session will discuss serving students under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Bus Transportation 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Brad MontgomeryThe session will cover the reporting requirements for data collection on school buses and transportation personnel. This will include all fiscal data on your buses and personnel information on any school bus drivers employed by the district.Web-Based SIS Troubleshooting 9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Lynda Burt & Aaron HughesThis session will provide SIS Cycle Coordinators valuable information to assist with troubleshooting errors in SIS for cycles 2-7. The session will contain information on verifying data accuracy before and during the cycle reporting process. This session will show the tools available to assist in the verification process during cycle reporting, such as using eSchoolPLUS searches, generating COGNOS reports, utilizing the SIS handbook, and downloading SIS tables.Breakout Session II PresentationsNew Disproportionality Regulations 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Judy FieldsThe OSEP Disproportionality Regulations were released in December 2016. Learn about the requirements, how they can effect ALL Part B (ages 3-21) programs, and how to provide input on the state's implementation of the regulations. Section 504 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.UPDATE LATERThis session will discuss serving students under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Course Code Management System/Course Approval 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Thomas CoyJoin the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Learning Services as they provide updates related to curriculum frameworks, course approvals, the course code management system, and other pertinent information. Migrant Education 10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.Wesley Roberts This session will discuss migrant student identification and reporting.Breakout Session III PresentationsUsing Health Data to Move Student Achievement Forward 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Jerri Clark & Tracy StarksParticipants of this session will be provided an overview of student health information requirements in e-school; how to best utilize student health information to impact academic achievement; overview of funding sources that may be used to support school-based health programming including Medicaid Revenue (i.e., school nurse, health initiatives, physical education); basics on function and object coding for health costs.Data Reporting for English Learners 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tricia KerrThis session will detail how data will be collected from districts in regards to English Learners. EL funding will be dependent on data and information reported in eSchool and ACSIP this year. The speaker will address the requirement that every student enrolled in an Arkansas school completes the new common Arkansas Home Language Survey, screening for potential identification as an English Learner, eSchool data entry, and ACSIP expectations for districts in regards to English LearnersAssessment Course Codes for SPED 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan GrayDo course codes and statewide assessment for students in special education classes cause confusion in your district? Would you like to make sure your district’s data submission will result in a clear Accreditation Report? If so, please join the ADE Assessment Unit and Special Education Unit in this session. You may submit a question prior to the presentation here: State and Federal Reporting 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Titus LindseyAn overview of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) State and Federal Reporting requirements using the Statewide Information System (SIS) data as the authoritative data source. The presentation is a generalized overview of state reporting efforts and data availability through ADE Data Center Statewide Information Systems Reports, Ad-Hoc Data Request and our newest data tool My School Info. It also included a brief introduction to federal reporting with emphasis on EDFacts/CSPR data collections from the state as approved through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).Target audience is district, school or state personnel involved in the Statewide Information Systems data collection process. It is designed to show how the data is used to facilitate state and federal reportingHow is Data Important in Career and Technical Education Improvement? 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Maria Swicegood & Jim Short This session will provide information on how data is collected for the eight secondary Perkins indicators. And how the use of this data can improve instruction for Career and Technical Education students. Moving from silos to a field of knowledge for the whole child.ACT Aspire Assessment Data 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Hope AllenWith the implementation of ACT Aspire it is important for schools to be familiar with the data the will receive and how it will be used in schools. Come learn how to read your ACT Aspire results. We will also discuss AIP requirements based on this data.School Choice 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UPDATE LATERThe session will discuss "School Choice” procedures to administer the School Choice Act of 2015 and Opportunity School Choice.My School Info 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Daniel CollierThis session is for all school & district leaders who are new to My School Info. My School Info allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas. My School Info allows users to easily access information on schools and districts across the state. Some of the information available includes:· School District Boundaries· School Addresses and Contact Information· Student and Staff Population Demographics· Student Achievement· District and State Financial 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PlansStatehouse Convention Center-1010920217233500Floor PlansMarriott (Downtown Little Rock)-3126463981500Floor PlansMarriott (Downtown Little Rock)-3382026089000-3333763721735To access the Conway Lecture Hall, enter the Conference Center. Take the elevator down one level to Level 2. Conway will be down the hall and to the right.020000To access the Conway Lecture Hall, enter the Conference Center. Take the elevator down one level to Level 2. Conway will be down the hall and to the right.3514725-70485000Data & Reporting ConferenceProfessional Development Verification Form Thursday, august 3, 2017Session Title Presenter(s)Presenter’s InitialsConcurrent Session IViewing Data through an Accountability Lens(1.5 hours)Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin WardCOGNOS SIS Reports Examples(.75 hours)Joe RapertAnti-Bullying Policies and Procedures (.75 hours)UPDATE LATERNew Cycle Coordinator’s Training (1.5 hours)Missy Young (SMS), Nona Comer (FMS), & Larry Cunningham (SIS)District Finance(.75 hours)Alisa Moore#ARKidsCanCode(1.5 hours)Anthony Owen ALE(1.5 hours)CW Gardenhire, Lori Lamb, & Deborah BalesSpecial Education School Age Reporting Cycle 2-7(.75 hours)Tammy GarrisonTriand(.75 hours)Ray GirdlerTier I Training(2 hours)Robyn Keen & Mike MerstenConcurrent Session IIState & Federal Reporting(.75 hours)Titus LindseyEquity Assistance Center(1.5 hours)Oliver DillinghamCTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection(.75 hours)Lisa EdwardsFinance Cycles and Troubleshooting Tips(1.5 hours)UPDATE LATERStandards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 Report (1.5 hours)UPDATE LATERThursday, august 3, 2017Session Title Presenter(s)Presenter’s InitialsConcurrent Session IIIData Reporting for English Learners(.75 hours)Tricia KerrHow is Data Important in CTE Improvement(.75 hours)Maria Swicegood &Jim ShortDigital Learning Coding(.75 hours)Evan Patrick & Lisa RussellFederal Programs(.75 hours)UPDATE LATER & Otistene SmithMy School Info(.75 hours)Daniel CollierData Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure(.75 hours)Sandra Hurst & Cheryl ReinhartConcurrent Session IVAnti-Bullying Policies and Procedures (.75 hours)UPDATE LATERCOGNOS SIS Reports Examples(.75 hours)Joe RapertDuplicate Enrollment Audit(.75 hours)Alisa Moore & Tammi RickertUsing Health Data to Move Student Achievement ForwARd (.75 hours)Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks Bus Transportation(.75 hours)Brad MontgomeryData Privacy(.75 hours)Ray GirdlerStudent Fields for Cycle Reporting(1.5 hours)Patty Ellis &Tiffany HollomonCourse Code Management System/Course Approval(.75 hours)Thomas CoySpecial Education Early Childhood Reporting (.75 hours)Tammy GarrisonThursday, august 3, 2017Session Title Presenter(s)Presenter’s InitialsConcurrent Session VSchool Choice(.75 hours)UPDATE LATERFederal Programs(.75 hours)Otistene SmithDuplicate Enrollment Audit(.75 hours)Alisa Moore & Tammi RickertChild Nutrition(.75 hours)Suzanne Davidson & Susie Ward#ARKidsCanCode(1.5 hours)Anthony Owen Triand(.75 hours)Roy GirdlerSpecial Education Federal Reporting(.75 hours)Jody FieldsMigrant Education(.75 hours)Wesley RobertsConcurrent Session VIACT Aspire Assessment Data(.75 hours)Hope AllenWeb-Based SIS Troubleshooting(1.5 hours)Lynda Burt & Aaron HughesEquity Assistance Center(1.5 hours)Oliver DillinghamChild Nutrition(.75 hours)Suzanne Davidson & Susie WardStudentGPS/ASIS(1.5 hours)Daniel CollierSPED Finance (.75 hours)Chris FoleyCTE and Concurrent Credit – The Course Code Connection(.75 hours)Lisa EdwardsData Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure(.75 hours)Sandra Hurst & Cheryl ReinhartStandards for Accreditation - Preparing for the Cycle 2 Report (1.5 hours)UPDATE LATERConcurrent Session VIINew Disproportionality Regulations(.75 hours)Judy FieldsData Reporting for English Learners (.75 hours)Tricia KerrHow is Data Important in CTE Improvement(.75 hours)Maria Swicegood &Jim ShortDistrict Finance(.75 hours)Alisa MooreCOGNOS SIS Reports Examples(.75 hours)Joe RapertData Issues for Educator Effectiveness and Licensure(.75 hours)Sandra Hurst & Cheryl Reinhart3514725-70485000Data & Reporting ConferenceProfessional Development Verification Form Friday, august 4, 2017Session Title Presenter(s)Presenter’s InitialsConcurrent Session IAssessment and Course Codes for SPED(1.5 hours)Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan GrayData Privacy(.75 hours)Ray GirdlerViewing Data through an Accountability Lens(1.5 hours)Renee Austin-Banks & Kevin WardALE(1.5 hours)Lori Lamb, CW Gardenhire, & Deborah BalesSPED Finance(.75 hours)Chris FoleyWeb-Based SIS Basics(1.5 hours)Jill Johnson & Reshmi JoseDigital Learning Coding(.75 hours)Evan Patrick & Lisa RussellSection 504(.75 hours)UPDATE LATERBus Transportation(.75 hours)Brad MontgomeryWeb-Based SIS Troubleshooting(1.5 hours)Lynda Burt & Aaron HughesConcurrent Session IINew Disproportionality Regulations(.75 hours)Judy FieldsSection 504(.75 hours)UPDATE LATERCourse Code Management System/Course Approval(.75 hours)Thomas CoyMigrant Education(.75 hours)Wesley RobertsFriday, august 4, 2017Session Title Presenter(s)Presenter’s InitialsConcurrent Session IIIUsing Health Data to Move Student Achievement ForwARd (.75 hours)Jerri Clark & Tracy Starks Data Reporting for English Learners(.75 hours)Tricia KerrAssessment and Course Codes for SPED(.75 hours)Robin Stripling, Jody Fields, & Susan GrayState & Federal Reporting(.75 hours)Titus LindseyHow is Data Important in CTE Improvement(.75 hours)Maria Swicegood &Jim ShortACT Aspire Assessment Data(.75 hours)Hope AllenSchool Choice(.75 hours)UPDATE LATERMy School Info(.75 hours)Daniel CollierDoor Prizes courtesy of:Regions BankJill JohnsonCarmen Jordancenter30607000 ................
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