OSAT2012 Teach For America Corps Member Training

Objectives

1. CMs understand the purpose and value of the tool and of tracking student achievement separate from their gradebook

2. CMs know how to log in to the tool via TFANet

3. CMs know how to create class lists, units, and scores in the JumpRope OSAT

4. CMs know how to interpret achievement reports

Agenda

Intro to Pilot & Tracking (15m) JumpRope Tutorials (30m,

independent work on laptops)How to get help (5m)TFA “Growth Trackers” (optional, 5m)Questions and Wrap-up (5m)

About JumpRope

Started by a TFA ‘06 CM, JumpRope makes innovative tools for

teachers and schools that help track

student achievement in more meaningful

ways. We are excited to work with your TFA

region this year!Visit www.jumpro.pe to get JumpRope for your whole school.

OSAT Intro Video

Please switch to the provided video file and show. Make sure that the speakers are on! (approximately 10m)

Logging in to the OSAT

1. Log in to TFANet (www.tfanet.org)2. Click on the “Online Student

Achievement Tracker (OSAT)” link under “Tools and Trackers”

3. A new window will open and you will be automatically logged into your OSAT tool

You may have also received a welcome email from support@jumpro.pe with these details.

Can’t log in? Oh no!

If you cannot log in to TFANet, please email tfanet.support@teachforamerica.org

If you CAN log in to TFANet but you cannot access, the OSAT, please email support@jumpro.pe with the following information: Your full name Placement region TFANet username (should be an email

address) We’ll get it sorted out for you as soon as

possible! ***For the next activity, buddy up with a friend.

JumpRope Tutorials

The OSAT has built-in tutorials that are designed to get you started tracking as quickly as possible.

Your task for the next 30 minutes

Log into the OSAT Complete the five

training tutorials (or as many as you can in the time provided – you can always finish later)

Complete at least the first three items on the checklist

We’re tracking your progress!

How to get help in the OSATIF YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT OR

HOW TO TRACK:

Look for related tutorials or help documents

Reach out to your MTLD or geeky friend

IF YOU HAVE A TECHNICAL

PROBLEM USING THE OSAT:

Log into the OSAT and click the Support menu, and Contact us

JumpRope will respond within 1 buesiness day!

You can always email support@jumpro.pe for help!

TFA Growth Trackers

JumpRope has built several special trackers into the OSAT that you can use to track: DRA Level Growth Dibbels Growth 6+1 Writing Traits Growth SRI Growth

If you are interested in using these trackers, click “TFA Trackers” in the Plan tab and follow the instructions on the screen!

Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes JumpRope work on an

iPad? Not yet – give us a few months

Can another (non-TFA) teacher at my school use JumpRope? Sure! Email support@jumpro.pe and

we’ll give you a free account codeCan my entire school use

JumpRope? Of course! Our school-wide product has

tons of extra features, too. Just drop us a line.

Next Steps

Complete all five online tutorialsEnter your full class list of studentsCreate your first (real) standards and

begin to enter scores as you assess your students

In a couple of months (once you have data), we’ll have another training that explains how to analyze and make decisions on your mastery data

Thanks for your time!

Thanks! JumpRope and the TFA OSAT team are excited to be working with you this year.

GOOD LUCKand

HAPPY TRACKING!

Revisiting Objectives

1. CMs understand the purpose and value of the tool and of tracking student achievement separate from their gradebook

2. CMs know how to log in to the tool via TFANet

3. CMs know how to create class lists, units, and scores in the JumpRope OSAT

4. CMs know how to interpret achievement reports