I just finished taking a course on Data Driven Decision Making. In this course I learn practical ways to communicate information with others. In the school that I work in, I am always being asked by beginning Third grade teachers, what are the guidelines in promotion for our grade level besides FCAT. I did not know what the answer was so I decided to conduct some research on the matter. Having learned the rules of the game I decided to create a flow chart to better communicate the process. I further think that this Flow Chart can also be used for Parents as we communicate the process, options the students have if a student does not score a level 2. This can also be use by administrators and reading specialists to clarify information for beginning teachers who work with third grade students so that they can see the different opportunities available to be promoted besides FCAT. I feel that the chart clearly explains the process of promotion/retention along with the options students have for meeting promotion criteria.
(I used a program called smartdraw to make my flowchart).
3 comments:
Great flowchart - lots of specific, integral information in an easy-to-follow and logical progression! Established criteria are needed so teachers are all following all of the same steps in attempts to promote 3rd graders.
I am an avid SmartDraw user and definitely recommend giving it a try. It’s a really easy program for flowcharts, and virtually any sort of educational graphic. The website does a great job of showcasing the kinds of graphics you can create…check it out: http://www.smartdraw.com/exp/ste/examples/. If you want to download the free, 30-day trial, here is the link: http://www.smartdraw.com/downloads/
Hope this is helpful!
Fantastic flowchart! It really speaks of how students are place in reading levels. It must be working because you made an A.
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