On October 19, 2010, over 250 influential educators, policymakers, community, and business leaders from around California gathered in the heart of Silicon Valley to learn more about the innovative work of California's school districts, charter management organizations and education non-profits in using the power of data and technology to close the achievement gap.
The Power of Data and Technology to Close the Achievement Gap
• Arun Ramanathan, Executive Director, The Education Trust - West
The Power of Data video
Learning from Other States: The Texas Student Data System
• Lori Fey, Policy Initiatives, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
PPT Presentation
Where Do We Go From Here?
Moderator:
• Ted Lempert, President, Children Now
Panelists:
• Senator Joseph Simitian (D-Palo Alto),
• Marc Johnson, Superintendent, Sanger Unified
• Tim Lopez, Principal, Sanger Unified
How Are They Doing Right Now?: Using Real-Time and On-Demand Data to Close Information and Achievement Gaps
• Dr. George Araya, Director of Educational Technology, Desert Sands Unified School District
PPT Presentation
Critical To Success: Building the Links Between Student Performance and Strategic Talent Management
• Kim Mecum, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources/Labor Relations, Fresno Unified School District
• Michael Zachry, District Software Development Supervisor, Fresno Unified School District
PPT Presentation
ZOOM!ing in on Student Data: Bringing Data Management Tools to Improve Student Achievement to California’s Independent Charter Schools
• Sabrina Skinner Lehmann, Director – ZOOM! Data Source, California Charter Schools Association
• David Castillo, Principal, Unity High School, Oakland, CA
PPT Presentation
The Information They Need: TFA’s Online System for Assessing, Tracking, and Improving Teacher Performance
• Meredith Bliss, Senior Managing Director of Program, Teach For America
• John Hsu, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, Teach For America
PPT Presentation
It’s Not Just the System: Building a Long-Term Culture of Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Kathy Piscopo, IS Technology & Research Evaluation Studies, Long Beach Unified School District
• Connie Magee, Principal, Washington Middle School, Long Beach Unified School District
• Robin Samana, Director - Elementary Schools, Long Beach Unified School District
• Kevin Maddox, Principal, Willard Elementary School, Long Beach Unified School District
PPT Presentation
Tools for Data Driven-Decision Making throughout the K-16 Pipeline
• Brad Phillips, Executive Director, Cal-PASS
PPT Presentation
Arming Teachers with Data and Analysis to Guide Instruction
• John Ericson, Director of Data Analysis and Assessment, Aspire Public Schools
• Lorea Martinez, Senior Data and Assessment Analyst, Aspire Public Schools
• Erik Brown, Project Manager, Teaching and Learning Solutions, Aspire Public Schools
• Lynzi Ziegenhagen, Director of Technology Solutions, Aspire Public Schools
PPT Presentation
Using a District-wide Early Warning System to Change Student Outcomes
• Dr. Bill Erlendson, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Accountability and Community Development, San Jose Unified School District
• Marcy Lauck, Continuous Improvement Programs, San Jose Unified School District
PPT Presentation
This event was taped by CreaTV San Jose. Below are the dates and times in which this event will be televized:
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 8:00am, 12:00pm, and 7:30pm
Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 8:00am, 12:00pm, and 7:30pm
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 8:00am, 12:00pm, and 7:30pm
Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10:00am, 4:00pm, and 10:00pm
The Information Alliance for Education (formed by Silicon Valley Education Foundation, Children Now, Education Trust – West, and Silver Giving Foundation) is working to ensure that Californians have the information they need to make the best decisions about education and workforce development.



DATE & TIME
October 19, 2010: 9:30am - 3:00pm
LOCATION
Microsoft Corporation
1065 La Avenida Street, Mountain View, CA
