Early Bird Deadline Approaching!

The early bird deadline for the 2nd Annual Spring Data Conference - Data Analysis in a Flat World - is approaching! To take advantage of the reduced rates, please fax your registration form to (518) 581-3725 by Friday, 1/26/07. Hope to see you there!

The Adventures of Datagirl - Episode 2

Datagirl visits King Minus on the Island of Unmet Standards to help the new king collect data about why the natives continue to build structures that are not up to par. Tune in to Episode 2 to find out what Datagirl discovers and how King Minus plans to improve the situation!

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The Adventures of Datagirl - Episode 1

Listen to our new audio professional development series, The Adventures of Datagirl, on your mp3 player or computer to hear about various data analysis questions and concerns and how our heroine, Datagirl, helps solve the problem! Each episode will be accessible via this webpage. If you need any assistance accessing these files, please call (518) 581-3741 or email daspd@wswheboces.org.

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What Parents Should Know (or Ask) about Assessments

As a data analyst and a parent, I have been approached with many questions regarding state tests or assessments in general. I also find myself asking targeted questions when I attend parent-teacher conferences. The following series is from a recent "Assessment Awakenings" that address what parents should know or ask and what schools should be prepared to respond to at any time.

First, let's start with "WHAT" questions. Visit soon for the next installment - "WHEN" questions.