ISASP Results

We have received the results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress that was administered for the first time last spring.  We are continuing to compile and analyze the information, but there are many celebrations in the data. Given that this is a new assessment, our point of comparison is the state average.  Each focus area examines 21 data points--Grades 3-11 in ELA and Math, and Grades 3, 5, and 10 in Science. These are some of the trends and patterns in the data.

• When looking at all students, we exceeded the state average on 19/21 data points. 
• Of these 19 data points that exceeded the state average, 9 were double digit increases!
• For students on free and reduced lunch, we exceeded the state average on 20/21 data points.
• For students on an IEP, we exceeded the state average on 13/21 data points.
• For students learning English, we exceeded the state average on 19/21 data points.
• Our African American students exceeded the state average on 18/21 data points.
• Our Hispanic students exceeded the state average on 20/21 data points.

These results are a tribute to your commitment and hard work in supporting all students in meeting grade level standards.  These efforts are very much appreciated..give your co-workers a big thank you when you see them this week! 

Many teams are digging deeper into the data to look at results on domains for each subject area.  The ISASP Blueprint will give you additional information in regards to distribution of domain questions as well as frequency of Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels. 

As we move forward, we know we will begin to have more comparison and growth data when the test is given again this spring. The content and results of the assessment are both organized around our efforts in standards-based learning, so continuing and growing this work will continue to support teaching and learning.  In addition, below are some districtwide efforts for future work:

• Continue to provide online models for gathering assessment data and evidence of learning.
• Examine delivery models for special education.
• Review texts available and authentic learning opportunities to make sure all students are represented.
• Implement culturally responsive instructional techniques.
• Strengthen and focus MTSS structures.
• Continue professional development for meeting the needs of ALL learners.

Thank you for your continued efforts to support students at Southeast Polk.