Kmetrics

Measurement, Analysis and Reporting

 

 

 

Victorian Institute of Teaching approved courses for teacher professional development.

 

 

Kmetrics offers approved professional development activities for teacher registration renewal. These activities are mapped to the standards of professional practice set by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Professional development activities are offered in the:

 

             VCE Data Service

             AIM—NAPLAN Data Service

 

Further details on these activities can be found at the VIT website below.

                                       Pdi course details

 

 

VCE Data Service professional development.

 

Kmetrics was engaged by the VCAA to develop and deliver the 2008 professional development workshops on the Victorian Certificate of Education Data Service (VCE Data Service).

 

You can download the slides used in the presentation here.

For information on additional support using the VCE and other data services, see below.

 

Register your interest for a fully customized analysis and presentation of your schools results. E-mail: peter@kmetrics.com.au

 

 

AIM Data Service professional development for teachers; Assessment for Better Learning using AIM Data.

 

Kmetrics has combined with the ACER to deliver professional development workshops throughout Victoria on using the AIM Data Service. Workshops start October 22, 2007.

 

Download the Powerpoint presentation at http://www.kmetrics.com.au/AIMpd2007.ppt

Download the Line Chart instructions at http://www.kmetrics.com.au/linechart.ppt

 

Register your interest for a fully customized analysis and presentation of your schools results. E-mail: peter@kmetrics.com.au

 

 

 

Support for schools

Research has repeatedly shown that a key feature of effective schools, and a key characteristic of effective school leadership, is the value that they place on collecting and using data to improve student outcomes.  Data collection and reporting is a key factor in school accountability and improvement processes; however, meaningful interpretation of data requires skill and time that may not be available to schools.

 

Kmetrics provides a range of services to support schools and educational organisations as they engage with the process of collecting and interpreting data, and reporting on student achievement and other school outcomes.

 

Consultations can include one-on-one sessions with principals and/or leading teachers, but can also be extended to include presentations for teacher groups and school councils.

 

VCE and AIM Data Services

The analysis of AIM and VCE results can be a daunting process, particularly when principals and teachers are pushed for time, and faced with the day-to-day demands school life. However, analysing and using assessment data from previous years to understand past performance and to plan for the future is a key characteristic of effective schools.

 

Using the VCE Data Service and the AIM Data Service, Kmetrics offers schools the opportunity to engage with and explore their data with an independent third person who is experienced in delivering:

 

· an interpretation of results in plain English

· a presentation that engages staff in the results

· a focus on strengths and weaknesses of students

· the identification of curriculum related gaps in student learning

· assistance in planning for improved student outcomes

 

An example of some research on using the VCE Data Service can be found at:

http://www.kmetrics.com.au/GRowleyandPCongdon.pdf

 

 

School climate surveys

Developing an understanding of school climate and what effects it is an important part in improving student outcomes and fostering a healthy work environment.  Kmetrics offers training and assistance in interpreting these results and identifying key elements for improvement.

"These programs can also be found on the Pdi search engine. All programs listed on Pdi reference the standards of professional practice for renewal of registration."