Explore how early warning systems transform student support in educational settings. Join conversations with Dustin Mundey from Hamilton City Schools on data integration, Emily Doblinger of Ross Local on MTSS implementation, and Stacy Bailey from Clay Local discussing chronic absenteeism. Discover how actionable data enables impactful decisions, MTSS fosters targeted interventions, and attendance monitoring shapes student success. Uncover insights that highlight the importance of centralized data access and effective intervention strategies to enhance education outcomes. Tune in for valuable perspectives from education leaders focused on driving positive change in schools.
About the Guests:
Dustin Mundey
Dustin Mundey is part of Hamilton City Schools and is highly engaged in the integration of data analytical systems within education. With roots in teaching math, he is deeply invested in using data to empower teachers to make well-informed decisions to enhance student achievement.
Emily Doblinger
Emily Doblinger serves as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Ross Local Schools, where she spearheads initiatives related to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and early warning systems. Her dedication to educational data usage is pivotal in aiding student development and intervention accuracy.
Stacy Bailey
Stacy Bailey is the Assistant Principal at Clay Local, where she manages both the elementary and high school divisions. Having a background as a kindergarten teacher, she is focused on tackling important issues such as chronic absenteeism and improving graduation rates, especially for special education students.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of Open Insights, the focus is on the powerful role of data in educational systems, particularly through the lens of early warning systems. The episode highlights conversations with three educational leaders: Dustin Mundey from Hamilton City Schools, Emily Doblinger from Ross Local, and Stacy Bailey from Clay Local. These discussions reveal strategies for effectively integrating data to enhance student support and intervention, making this a must-listen for educators and administrators interested in leveraging educational data.
Dustin Mundey provides a deep dive into Hamilton City Schools’ data integration efforts, emphasizing the need for effective data distribution to teachers to streamline decision-making. He explores how Abre assists in merging disparate data fields into a cohesive system to track early warning indicators. Emily Doblinger continues the discussion by explaining how Ross Local utilizes Abre for implementing MTSS and early warning systems, facilitating more precise and actionable interventions for students. Stacy Bailey offers further insights into how Clay Local is using data to counteract chronic absenteeism and improve educational outcomes.
| Timestamp | Summary |
|---|---|
| 0:03 | Empowering Educators With Data Integration and Early Warning Systems |
| 5:10 | A Life-Changing Accident Led to a Career in Education |
| 6:20 | Nostalgic Tech: Graphing Calculators and Classroom Gaming |
| 7:01 | Implementing MTSS and Early Warning Systems in Education |
| 10:58 | The Soulful Legacy of Educators in Shaping Future Generations |
| 12:20 | Addressing Attendance and Academic Challenges in a Unified District |
| 16:14 | A Teacher’s Journey to Inspire and Guide Quiet Students |
| 19:20 | Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Through Data-Driven Educational Strategies |
Key Takeaways:
- Effective Data Distribution: Emphasizes the importance of distributing educational data to teachers in a format that allows for quick, informed decision-making.
- MTSS Implementation: Demonstrates how clean, integrated data underpins the success of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in schools.
- Chronic Absenteeism Focus: Highlights how data systems can be utilized to tackle chronic absenteeism by identifying patterns and targeting interventions.
- Cross-Grade Level Impact: Discusses the cross-grade level applicability of early warning systems and their role in monitoring various educational variables.
- Real-Time Interventions: Underlines the need for real-time data and interventions to swiftly address any warning signs before they escalate.