Against All Odds: Using Data-Driven Instruction to Enhance Student Achievement

Thursday February 20, 2025
2:45 - 3:45 PM
Ballroom G

“Against All Odds: Using Data-Driven Instruction to Enhance Student Achievement” will detail the power of data-driven instruction and how our school’s commitment to this practice consistently led to high student growth and achievement. Despite barriers including the COVID-19 pandemic, various languages spoken by students and families, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, we have continued to ensure the deep learning and exceptional performance of our scholars. We will detail our initiatives and processes for data-driven instruction, ongoing collaboration and planning, instructional norms, strategic implementation of resources, high expectations and goal-setting. We will use artifacts, video clips, and Padlet to engage attendees and facilitate opportunities for them to collaborate and apply the learning. This presentation will empower and inspire attendees to leverage the power of data-driven instruction to improve student growth and achievement.

Presenters
Kara Randall

Recent presentation experience: Robert Shaw Theme School Parent University Presenter (2018-2024) - Test-Taking Strategies Site-Based Professional Learning Facilitator - ELA Data Analysis and Strategic Planning DeKalb County School District’s Principals’ Learning Opportunity - Six Systems for an Effective School Environment: Explicit Instruction (January 2024)
Treasure Robinson

Recent presentation experience: Robert Shaw Theme School Parent University Presenter (2018-2024) - Math Night DeKalb County School District’s Principals’ Learning Opportunity - Six Systems for an Effective School Environment: Explicit Instruction (January 2024)
Kanchan Sehgal

Recent presentation experience: Robert Shaw Theme School Parent University Presenter (2018-2024) - Math and Science Night Site-Based Professional Learning Facilitator - Deconstructing Standards : Disrupting for Excellence (2023-2024) DeKalb County School District’s Principals’ Learning Opportunity - Six Systems for an Effective School Environment: Explicit Instruction (January 2024) Dekalb County School District’s Math Cadre - Elevating the Student Voice in Mathematics: Making Connections from the Curriculum to the Classroom (2023-2024) Georgia Department of Education Podcast Interview (June 2024)
Kim Williams

Kim C. Williams, Ed.D. brings 28 years of educational experience. Kim C. Williams, Ed.D. brings 28 years of educational experience. She has served as the principal of Robert Shaw Theme School for the past 2 years. Prior to becoming the principal, Dr. Williams served as the assistant principal of Robert Shaw Theme School for 9 years. Dr. Williams views education as a lifelong commitment and works to ensure all students receive a quality standards-based education while addressing the whole-child. She earned both her Bachelor’s of Early Childhood Education (1995) and Master’s of Science in Individual and Family Life Education (1998) from South Carolina State University, an Educational Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University (2002), and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Argosy University-Atlanta (2013). Dr. Williams also has Teacher Support Specialist (2001) and ESOL (2009) endorsements. Her 28-year career has afforded her the opportunity to work in various educational capacities -kindergarten/first grade teacher, reading specialist (K-5), DeKalb County School District (DCSD)- ELA trainer, DCSD Title I Instructional Coach, site-based academic coach, and assistant principal. As the building leader, Dr. Williams consistently works with teachers to analyze student data to enhance and improve instruction to support student achievement. She is hands-on with teachers, students and parents and has an open-door policy to ensure the success of all stakeholders.
type:
Hybrid Workshop
theme:
Instruction
audience:
All audiences
tags:
Data-driven Decision-making, Differentiated Instruction