CEDO565 Week 2

This week we explored the WINSS site.  In WINSS we are able to look at various types of data, including how each school in the state perform on state assessments.  This is information that all the stakeholders would be interested in.  How does the school I teach at perform?  How does it compare within the district, neighboring schools, the state?  It also shows demographic information and economonic status.  The user is able to compare to previous years as well.  Typically this site might be used by principals and data team members, and then shared with the school.  That's how it's done in my building.  I have used the WINSS site for my PDP. Other stakeholders like parents and the community might find this information interesting as well.  When looking to buy a house, especially if moving to an new unfamiliar area, home buyers might be interested in this information. While it shows if a school has met AYP, as a home buyer I'd be more interested in the trends.  We also read the chapters 2 and 3 of How to Thrive as a Teacher Leader.  Chapter 2 was about assembling the team.  The team  and their roles, interviewing the applicants, and scheduling classes.  Chapter 3 is about communication - oral, verbal, and body language.