Understanding the New Growth APR Approach

New Methodology to Calculate Growth

⚙️ Systems Thinking ⚙️ Highly Effective Teaching and Leading 💻 Virtual 🆓 Free

  • Date: May 30, 2024

  • Time: 9-10 AM

  • Location: Virtual; A recording on this session will be made available in the On-Demand Catalog.

  • Intended Audience: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Instructional Coaches, Tech Coaches, Communication Directors and Partners

  • Registration Fee: Free and open to GOCSD Members and Nonmembers

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Why Attend?

Did you know there is a new approach to calculate growth for the Spring 2024 MAP tests? Join us to learn more about the new approach and how it will be used in calculations for accountability purposes in your upcoming Annual Performance Report (APR).

Dr. Matt Goodman, Director of Research and Evaluation at Pattonville School District, will share information and explain this new methodology. Dr. Goodman has pulled together predicted impact data for districts and has graciously agreed to share this data.

Understanding this new approach will be beneficial in helping your district explain APR results to stakeholders. Don't miss out on this timely session—it's a must-attend opportunity!

Guest Expert

Matt Goodman

Dr. Matt Goodman
Director of Research and Evaluation
Pattonville School District

Dr. Matt Goodman has held various roles in the field of education, including working as a Director of Research and Evaluation at Pattonville School District and EducationPlus. Matt has experience in quality improvement, accountability, and program evaluation in different educational institutions. Matt's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Education in Elementary and Middle School Administration, an Education Specialist degree, and a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri.

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