Data+Night+Feedback

Put your thoughts about Data Night on the appropriate list below. Just click Edit, type in your responses, then click save. I was so impressed with my class on how well they explained their notebook to their family members. The parents were so excited to see the growth their child had already made and even made notes on the things they could do more at home to boost the low grades. I think this was a GREAT experience because the parent's are truly the "first teachers."
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These children were excited to share with their parent what they had accomplished. The parents that were here were the supportive ones. Students did an excellent job sharing their data notebooks. They were excited to share their accomplishments and were able to sit down and write goals with their parents based on pre/post data and other assessments. Parents had the opportunity for their child to tell what they are doing and not just hearing it from the teacher all the time. I think the night was very beneficial and look forward to having another one. :)

The kids did a great job showing their notebooks and were excited and very knowledgeable about their data. Plus, looking through them like that, reminded many of their goals and they seemed more aware today of where they stood and where they need to be.

I think it was a great way for students to be held more accountable for their own education.

I thought it was a great night. I had a variety of parents to show (including the hard to reach) and they were all complimentary. My students were so excited to be the "leaders" and couldn't wait to show off their data notebooks as well as other aspects of the classroom. Much better turnout than any other night we have had at school! I liked the floating in and out and didn't want to do a presentation. I wanted the students to assume responsibility and I just float and be accessible to all.

Given that this was the first Data Night, it was a great success. Students explained their notebooks exceptionally well. In speaking with the parents, they commented that they could tell that the children were familiar with the notebooks and understood the data. They were impressed with their understanding of goal setting and at how high they liked to set thier own goals. I enjoyed not having to run the conference! I enjoyed the "floating" of parents in and out. It was a win-win for all.

I was very impressed with how well my students explained their data to their parents. I was also very pleased to hear the parents' conversations and encouragement to their children. I thought that overall it was a very pleasant and productive night. T. Arizpe

I loved it! I was surprised at how excited the children were to show off their work, and they seemed much more excited to show their notebooks to their parents than they ever are to show me. Their faces remined smiling and lit up through their whole presentation. Parents also seemed amazed at the amount of material that was in the notebooks and how much the children understood the own learning process.

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The students that did not explain as well as they could is because they do NOT listen in class... do not try to do their best... and it shows throughout the lessons......

I would make sure that my students also explain the PDSA board as well as the I can statements in our classroom.

The parents that need to be here were not here.

If there was a set time, a presentation could have been made to explain at one time, instead of a floating in and out.

Some parents didn't were focused on "neatness" of the notebook instead of the content.


 * Possible changes I think I will implement next time**: make sure parents know to look at the AM/AR data in the hall by the office, put on my conference chart for students to explain the "I Can Statements" in the class. I would love to have an opening meeting during open house where PDSA and the basis for notebooks can be explained to all the parents at one time in a Mr. Davis meeting, then let the students bring their parents to the room and set up a goal for the beginning of the year.

Have a data meeting earlier in the year to involve parents in the setting up process.

We weren't really given any requirements or criteria for how to "run" Data Night in our classrooms. There was inconsistency among grade levels because we didn't really have a lot of direction.

Do earlier in the year (maybe in place of the Open House when turnout is usually so LOW). This way beginning of the year goals could be set!

Give the survey to the teachers ahead of time so we know what will be expected from us.

"I will be the first to admit that I was very wary about Kindergarteners being able to keep up with their own data, having time in our busy day to document data, and my students being able to explain all of it to their parents. I have not had the opportunity to visit the school in Statesville, and I just could not wrap my mind around all of this new info......until last night! I had 9 students show up, and they blew me away!!!! They were so proud of where they are in their learning, and there parents were speechless. It was one of those times in my career that I will never forget! I have enjoyed figuring out how to use the notebooks to most benefit my students, and I look forward to improving upon them in the future! Georgia"
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"I REALLY enjoyed last night. For the first time I was so disappointed that more children didn't show up. It was great to see the children explain their data notebooks. The parent reflections were powerful and I really hope we continue to have Data Night. I felt that this was the most insightful night we have had in a long time. Thanks to everyone for the hard work! Happy Friday...and only 13 more teachable Mondays to wake up for! Craigie"