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Instructional Supervisors' Use of LEAP/GEE Spring 2009 Test Results


The following questions relate to the local education agencies' use of LEAP/GEE spring 2009 test results issued to the school district.
1.  Check your area(s) of supervision.
Reading
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
pre-K
Elementary
Middle School
Secondary
Federal Programs
Special Education

2.  Were you supplied with copies of LEAP/GEE test results?
Yes
No

3.  How did you use LEAP/GEE results to plan for instructional change in your school district? Select as many choices as needed.
used to write school improvement plan
writing consolidated applications
writing grant applications
compare schools
evaluate programs
disaggregate student data
principal's update and review data
school board presentation
instructional staff presentation
calculate School Performance Scores
identify strengths and weaknesses in the curriculum of schools and district
revise, modify district curriculum
administrators develop strategies to address needs and problem areas
plan remediation
guide purchasing and developing instructional materials
guide planning
schedule district assistance teams
plan tutoring and remediation
plan focused learning lessons
plan additional courses
plan professional development
workshops on interpreting data
staff placement
share data with teachers
emphasis on test data
formulate reports for the district
teacher accountability
compare coursework
better prepare students after use of test data
schedule students
grade placement of students
identify at risk students
best serve each student
student incentives
provide more concise counseling
student accountability
parent workshops
parental involvement
add student scores to student portfolios
use test scores to individualize instruction
inclusion of special education
accommodations and modifications for special education
Other:

4.  Did you provide staff development at the school level?
Yes
No
     If Yes, how many schools did you serve?


5.  Which reports were the most helpful to you as an instructional supervisor? You may select as many reports below as needed.

     Phase I Reports
Individual Student Reports
Student Labels
School Roster Report
Remediation Report

     Phase II Reports
School/District Achievement Level Report
District/State Achievement Level Report
School Performance Report
District Performance Report
School Student Questionnaire Report
District Student Questionnaire Report
District/State Lunch Subgroup Report
School Subgroup/Education Classification Report
District/State Subgroup/Education Classification Report
School Special Education Report
District Special Education Report
District Test Accomodations Report

     Web Reporting Site
LEAP Web
LEAP Data

6.  Are there any other ways your school district used the LEAP/GEE test results? Select as many choices as needed.
data are used for grant writing
calculate School Performance Score
item analysis would be beneficial
subgroup disaggregation for schools
would like a flat file with the test data
determine the number of students who need remediation for the remediation grant
determine which students are most at risk
used for DAT/SAM activities
plan remediation for summer, after-school, or 8.5 classes
develop and revise school improvement plans
assess and align instruction with the curriculum
identify strengths and weaknesses and trends in the test data
look at schools and districts and compare results
strategy development
plan tutoring
purchase and develop instructional materials
textbook adoption and selection
form administrative support team
use data to be proactive
plan for English language arts and mathematics summer camps
provide learning strategies
guide the extended day program
after school program planning
plan staff development
data analysis training for teachers and principals
provide instructional assistance for teachers
used in faculty study
provide follow up to teacher study groups
teachers note strengths and weaknesses for individual students
provide prescriptive instructional approach to address student needs
target students needing remediation
make teacher-made tests which are in the LEAP format
parent meeting
seek state/national educators for assistance
increase awareness at different grade levels
compare results to subjects taken in school
constantly refer to the tests in meetings
focus on the teachers
guide students in making decisions in high school
inform parents of student progress
Other:

Any questions or comments should be directed to
Bernadette Morris
Division of Assessments and Accountability
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804