Learning Management Systems

Delaware
 Learning Management Systems
• True North Logic
• Blackboard
• Delaware Virtual Schools
• DCET
Detail: Develop a new Web site called the
“Education Insight Portal”
The Education Insight Portal will:
• Provide customized dashboards for
different stakeholder groups
• Generate regular reports targeted to a
range of stakeholders (e.g., Dropout
Early Warning) Sample dashboard
• Allow users to generate custom reports
and analysis, including researchers

The portal will be developed in SY 2010-11 and piloted in Summer 2011

RESPONSIBILITY: TLEU (Special Projects Program Manager); Technology Resources and Data
Development Work Group; School Support Services Workgroup; Early Development and
Learning Resources Workgroup; Exceptional Children Resources Workgroup
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 Data systems to support instruction
(2/2)
Objective: Build the capacity to use data to inform instruction

Major new state activities Relevant current activities

• Provide “data coaches” to all schools • Continue using Professional
• Define the criteria and quality standards for Learning Communities;
“instructional improvement systems” Response to Intervention; and
Instructional Support Teams

Major new LEA commitments

• Provide 90 minutes of weekly collaborative time for
teachers
• Implement an instructional improvement system that
meets State criteria and quality standards
• Integrate State data coaches

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 Establish professional development standards and
create a process for certifying and monitoring all PD
State certification of professional Sample PD offering:
development will:
• Ensure all professional development meets
the standards created by the National Staff
Development Council (NSDC)
• Incorporate an evaluation system to
measure professional development design,
delivery, and outcomes
• Prioritize professional development
opportunities geared to critical skills (e.g.,
training for administrators in providing
feedback following observation)

RESPONSIBILITY: TLEU (PD Program Manager); and Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Work Group
Delaware Center for Educational Technology Work Group Career, Technical and Title 1 Resources Workgroup

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 DCAS - Online
TEST NAME SUBJECTS GRADES DATES
Initial Blended Reading & Mathematics 3 – 10 9/20/10 – 10/29/10

Mid-Year Blended Reading & Mathematics 3 – 10 1/5/11 – 4/11/11

End-of-Course Field English II, Algebra I, 1/5/11 – 1/28/11
Test Integrated Mathematics I,
Biology and U.S. History
Grade 2 Ongoing Reading & Mathematics 2 4/18/11 – 6/3/11
Final Blended Reading & Mathematics 3 – 10 4/18/11 – 6/3/11
Final Summative Science 5, 8, 10 4/18/11 – 6/3/11
End-of-Course Field English II, Algebra I, 5/2/11 – 6/3/11
Test Integrated Mathematics I,
Biology and U.S. History
Final Summative Social Studies 4, 7 5/23/11 – 6/3/11
Norm-Referenced Reading & Mathematics 3 – 10 4/18/11 – 6/3/11
 Bruce E. Dacey
Bruce Dacey is the Education Associate, Pupil
Accounting for DDOE and assigned to the
Technology Management and Design Work Group.
Dr. Dacey serves as Project Manager for the SLDS
Grant. Prior to serving in his present role at DDOE,
Dr. Dacey was a teacher and administrator in
Delaware for 27 years. He has a Doctorate in
Education from Wilmington University and holds
MCSE and MCT certifications. Bruce has extensive
knowledge and experience with SLDS and has
served in leadership roles in national and state
professional organizations.