This training focused on ways to analyze the core NRS outcome measure of educational gain, the four followup transition measures and student attendance and suggested areas to examine to plan program improvement efforts
1. Diving Deep Training Guide
This guide and its accompanying training materials, focus on ways to analyze the core NRS outcome measure of educational gain, the four followup transition measures and student attendance and suggest areas to examine to plan program improvement efforts.
Guide to Diving Deep into the Local NRS Pool: Attendance, Educational Gain and Transition Outcomes
2. Presentation and Handouts from the 2009 Summer Training
The PowerPoint slides and corresponding handouts are aligned with the content of the Guide.
Diving Deep into NRS Data PowerPoint Presentation (available by request at nrs@air.org)
Handout 1 (508 Compliant Version)
Handout 4 (508 Compliant Version)
Handout 5 (508 Compliant Version)
Handout 6 (508 Compliant Version)
Handout 7 (508 Compliant Version)
Handout 8 (508 Compliant Version)
Handout 9a (508 Compliant Version)
5. Diving Deep Data Analysis Tool
Use this draft version to begin thinking about the questions you want to ask of your data and what program data you'll need to bring to the training in order to explore your questions. The final version of this tool is available by request at nrs@air.org.
Before the Training Participants who are unfamiliar with the history of the NRS or are new to the state office or local program were advised to review resources (1-4) on the NRS prior to the training. The other resources were made available to participants during the training.
1. History of NRS
2. What is the NRS?
Gain a basic understanding of the NRS, focusing on the measures and methods.
3. Group Pictures from Training
San Francisco
Chicago
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