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=Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Data=

Teachers Ready to "Take the Next (or FIRST) Step" in Using MAP Data
- This is the same course that is listed in the "Teachers New to MAP" area. It is a good refresher course for teachers who have gotten away from regular use of MAP Data to impact instructional decisions. NWEA Knowledge Academy **Reports Basics for the Teacher -** This course is designed for teachers. It includes how to access the NWEA Reports Site and the different types of reports available online. The course allows teachers to become self-sufficient in obtaining and utilizing the data on their MAP reports. - Created by MISIC Trainer Valerie Jergens, this MAP Data Scavenger Hunt is a self-directed activity for a PLC or group of teachers. It should take between 1 and 2 hours to complete, pending the amount of discussion. It is delivered in the form of power point slides. Teachers will need to have access to the Teacher Report and the Class Report from the NWEA website.MAP Data Scavenger Hunt - Created by MISIC Trainer Valerie Jergens, this link is contains information on the use of the NWEA Teacher Report. Here you will discover how to log into the Teacher Report, some information on using the Teacher Report AND some RIT Block Charts to help create a visual reference for teachers using MAP data.MAP Teacher Report Activities

Teachers who DON'T teach reading or math...why and how do they use MAP Data?
- Teachers who teach a "content" area such as Family Health and Consumer Science, Agriculture, Social Studies and more sometimes struggle with finding reading material in their content area their students can read successfully. This recorded webinar will help all teachers use MAP data to find and use appropriate reading material for all students.Finding Appropriate Reading Material Some sample slides you may use for this presentation are included here:[|mapforsecondarywebinar.pdf]

Evaluating MAP Data at the District Level
- Here are brief directions for four activities for a District Data Leadership Team or Grade Level Teams or Subject Area Teams to use to begin looking at MAP Data. - Each activity should take a minimum of one hour, and could take much longer, depending on the depth of conversation. - The District MAP Coordinator must download reports prior to beginning this activity with teachers or administrators.

Training Support from NWEA
- NWEA periodically offers regional, on-site training opportunities for administrators, MAP Coordinators and members of teacher teams. NWEA recommends the formal training continuum for Professional Development: - You can find additional information here: [|NWEA Professional Development]
 * 1) MAP Administration (if you already give MAP tests, you have already had this training in your district).
 * 2) Stepping Stones to Using Data
 * 3) Climbing the Data Ladder
 * 4) Growth and Goals