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April 2006 Central Dauphin School District The brief training started out with an introduction of what general outcome measures are and why are they important. Next, Nate, Karen, Deb Fulton, and I modeled the teaming process using sample data. During the guided practice portion of the training, grade level teams moved efficiently through the data teaming process. Most were able to brainstorm ideas for increasing classwide reading performance and establish goals for the next benchmark period. It was exciting to see teachers making data-based decisions. Although not initially part of the project, we were invited to assess the incoming kindergartners using the Individual Growth Development Indicators (IGDIs). Each of the participating schools established a booth for us at their preschool registration. The opportunity allowed us to inform parents about the project, meet the incoming kindergartners, and gather baseline data for these students. See you next month! Tessie Rose - Project Coordinator, Lehigh University Back to Monthly Updates Main Page