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Chapter 2 – Performance & Accountability,

Research & Evaluation, Assessment, EDW

Executive Overview

The Division of Performance Accountability serves school District personnel, families, and
representatives from business and the community by facilitating the continuation of a
research-based data-driven school district. The Division establishes performance standards;
develops and deploys a comprehensive assessment system; oversees administration of State
and District assessments and surveys; implements an educational data warehouse; provides
systematic training on assessing, interpreting, and applying data; and identifies successful
programs and practices to improve the achievement of all students.

Research & Evaluation

The Department of Research and Evaluation serves students, families, District personnel,
and the community by:

● Coordinating the analysis and reporting of State and District survey and testing programs
● Ensuring assessments are valid, reliable, and that leading indicators are predictive of the
Key Results
● Conducting evaluations of programs related to the Key Results
● Assisting District and school-based personnel in the interpretation of data and reports

Data and reports are prepared using the SAS or SPSS statistical analysis package. Applications
are developed in the .net framework for data analysis, document checking, and file checking.

One area this impacts is increasing the accuracy of the matching process of external files
for testing programs such as PSAT, SAT and ACT, and Advanced Placement (AP).
Additional .net applications will be used for developing and processing the Sunshine State
Standards Diagnostic Tests.

Some known requirements for success for meeting these priorities are collaborating with IT in
the following areas:
● .net application development
● Accessing critical internet applications through the firewall
● Developing a plan to review permissions and provide consistent single sign-on access to
personnel

In addition to delivering training and professional development, technology support is provided
during the course of developing and distributing assessments. To meet these varied
responsibilities, utilization of the following applications will continue:

● Performance Matters/ Unify
● Microsoft 365
● Google Suite
● Adobe Professional
● Internet Explorer/ Chrome
● ScanGear Tool

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