Technology & Assessment

Technology Services focus is to delight our students and staff by providing outstanding service and resources to support learning. The department coordinates the district’s technology and assessment program.

With the approval of the April 2016 Facilities Referendum, we are able to put resources toward constructing a fiber network that will allow for high-speed connectivity between all of our schools. Construction is planned to begin in January of 2018.

Our students are technology savvy and preparing themselves to be successful in an ever-changing world. We are excited and proud of each of our students!

FAQs

How is technology being used in the classroom?
What is the purpose of assessment?
How do we review assessment data?

How is technology being used in the classroom?

Our students at the high school have been 1:1 with take home laptops or Chromebooks for over four years. Students at the middle school have near 1:1 access and use these computers only at school. Students in 4k through second grade develop their skills with classroom iPads. Each of the third through fifth grade classrooms has a minimum of 12 Chromebooks available for student use.

Students are exposed to various operating systems (Apple, Windows, Chrome). Also, classrooms at all levels are equipped with smartboards, projectors, and document cameras. All schools have full wireless capabilities and computer labs are put in place when necessary. We are a googleapps district, but also provide students access to Office 365 as an alternative.

Students in the middle and high school use the learning management system Schoology on a daily basis to access assignments and digital resources. Elementary students will begin using Schoology in grades 3-5 starting in 2017-18.

What is the purpose of assessment?

Accountability & Program Improvement

The term “assessment” is used to describe the way teachers and administrators verify what students know and how well they can apply it. Assessment involves making a judgment; to make accurate assessments, educators rely on a variety of tools, including tests, homework, participation, projects and other indicators as described below.

The purpose of Accountability and Program Improvement is to support teachers, principals and district administrators in the use of data for instructional improvement. In the area of student achievement testing, the School District of Menomonee Falls facilitates the administration and reporting of the assessments outlined below.

How do we review assessment data?

Results of Accountability Measures

The results of our accountability measures are available to everyone, specifically, the multiple sources will be used by our Board of Education, Administrators, Curriculum Groups, individual schools, and specialized committees in their discussions, planning and goal setting. The multiple sources assure reliability and credibility of information and data.

District

Result	Measure	Scorecard Pillar
Math College Career Ready (% at CCR %ile)		Achievement
Reading College Career Ready (% at CCR %ile)		Achievement
Math 50-99th%ile		Achievement
Reading 50-99%ile		Achievement
ACT Graduating Senior (most recent test)		Achievement
Attendance

Secondary

Result	Measure	Scorecard Pillar
Math College Career Ready (% at CCR %ile) High School North	High School - North & High School	Achievement
Math/Reading Closing the Gap Spring 15-16 Math/Reading Closing the Gap Winter 15-16 Math/Reading Closing the Gap Spring 14-15		Achievement
Reading College Career Ready (% at CCR %ile) High School North	High School North & High School	Achievement
Math 50-99th%ile High School North		Achievement
Reading 50-99th%ile High School North		Achievement
On Track To Graduate High School North	Core Passing Grades	Achievement
Advanced Placement (Participation, Score 3 or higher)		Achievement
Graduation	High School Graduation	Achievement
Behavior		Health and Safety
Employee Engagement		People
Student Satisfaction		Service
Parent Satisfaction		Service

Elementary

Result		Measure	Scorecard Pillar
Math College Career Ready (% at CCR %ile)			Achievement
Math/Reading Closing the Gap Spring 15-16 Math/Reading Closing the Gap Winter 15-16 Math/Reading Closing the Gap Spring 14-15			Achievement
Reading College Career Ready (% at CCR %ile)			Achievement
Reading 50-99th%ile			Achievement
Math 50-99th%ile			Achievement
Behavior	Behavior (Quarterly)		Health and Safety
Employee Engagement			People
Student Satisfaction			Service
Parent Satisfaction			Service