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School Spending & Outcomes Snapshot: Data Displays That WorkLaura Anderson2022-10-18T22:54:12+00:00
Laura Anderson2022-08-25T21:20:41+00:00
Tracking and using ESSER data to inform financial decisionmaking- April 2022 FiDWiGLaura Anderson2022-08-25T21:20:41+00:00
Presentation slides April 22, 2022 Video Recording April 22, 2022
2021-08-31T21:05:45+00:00
Combined FiTWiG and SBA Network Meeting2021-08-31T21:05:45+00:00
In this webinar we interview Jim Blew and Chris Rinkus from the U.S. Department of Education and discuss how states are fostering transparency, analysis and action regarding the school-by-school spending data. Presentation slides March 3, 2020 Webinar recording March 3, 2020
2020-02-13T21:04:55+00:00
Getting it all done (in time)2020-02-13T21:04:55+00:00
In this webinar we address states questions about data validation and facilitating conversations linking school financials with outcomes. Presentation Slides January 16, 2020 Webinar recording January 16, 2020
Laura Anderson2020-02-13T21:03:41+00:00
Are your data buried? Should SEAs correct errors in the media?Laura Anderson2020-02-13T21:03:41+00:00
In this webinar we explore the accessibility of states financial data, tips for making data more accessible and explore ways SEAs can correct errors if they are reported incorrectly in the media. Presentation Slides 11.12.2019 Webinar Recording 11.12.2019
Laura Anderson2019-09-13T17:58:50+00:00
Financial Transparency: What do school boards need to know?Laura Anderson2019-09-13T17:58:50+00:00
Dr. Roza and Carrie Stewart, Afton Partners, share what school members need to know about upcoming release of financial transparency data and provide tips for preparing board members to communicate about and use school-level spending data to improve schooling. Presentation slides 7.10.2019 Webinar recording 7.10.2019
Laura Anderson2019-07-11T19:26:33+00:00
When the rubber meets the road… Putting all these plans into actionLaura Anderson2019-07-11T19:26:33+00:00
In this webinar Dr. Roza reviewed what research indicates principals and districts know about finance and how to engage them as users of per student expenditure data. Sara Shaw (member from Illinois ) shared examples of the types of data and reporting planned for the Illinois report card. Presentation slides 6.10.2019 Webinar recording 6.10.2019
2019-07-11T19:27:05+00:00
Financial Transparency: What does success look like?2019-07-11T19:27:05+00:00
Dr. Roza provided an overview of a recent media scan capturing all coverage in state and national outlets related to school by school financial reporting. The conversation then moved to discussing various scenarios that SEAs may find themselves in related to the press and the general public, and how states might respond. Presentation Slides 5.14.2019 Recorded Webinar 5.14.2019
Laura Anderson2019-04-05T18:30:48+00:00
ESSA requires SEAs to report school-by-school spending.Taking Stock as SEAs Begin Releasing Data.Laura Anderson2019-04-05T18:30:48+00:00
In this webinar examine early state releases of school-by-school expenditures in those states where data are now available. We shared how leading states are incorporating financial transparency data in school and district report cards. Edunomics will assess what can be learned from these early adopters and applied to states that plan to publish in late 2019 or early 2020. Presentation slides 4.4.2019
vida2021-08-31T21:00:30+00:00
Resource Allocation Reviews – Part 2!vida2021-08-31T21:00:30+00:00
Six months after reviewing this policy with FiTWiG, we revisited the topic of resource allocation reviews within ESSA to remind the group of the connection between that ESSA policy and the financial transparency reporting requirement. Presentation Slides Video
vida2019-01-15T17:39:24+00:00
Communicating About Financial Transparencyvida2019-01-15T17:39:24+00:00
We shared some recent communication research focused on the financial transparency requirement and then applied the research to some real examples from state and district communication. Presentation Slides Video
vida2023-01-13T19:05:56+00:00
Data Plans: Details Mattervida2023-01-13T19:05:56+00:00
Many states that did not already have access to school level finance data needed to put into place new procedures and policies in order to gain access to a reliable data set. Those policies and procedures were referred to as data plans in the FiTWiG and this webinar reviews some best practices to keep in mind when drafting and publishing
vida2019-01-15T17:32:31+00:00
How Ready Are You for FT Reporting? Use the Checklist to Find Outvida2019-01-15T17:32:31+00:00
Edunomics created a checklist for the various moving pieces SEAs need to accomplish before the data is public. This webinar walks through the checklist and solicits state input. Presentation Slides Video
vida2019-01-15T17:31:41+00:00
Office Hoursvida2019-01-15T17:31:41+00:00
Office Hours usually do not have any particular topic or structure. Instead, states are asked to submit their own questions or comments for discussion amongst themselves. In this office hours session, we review some common mistakes in state data plans, check in on exclusions, and discuss some special case scenarios like pre-K and special education spending. Presentation Slides Video
vida2021-08-31T21:00:52+00:00
Resource Allocation Reviewsvida2021-08-31T21:00:52+00:00
ESSA includes a few requirements related to resource allocation, and this meeting explored the requirement on the SEAs to review resource allocation in districts that serve significant numbers of schools identified as needing improvement. The webinar lays out a framework for states to use to begin planning these reviews. Presentation Slides Video
vida2019-01-15T17:19:44+00:00
Checking for Data Validityvida2019-01-15T17:19:44+00:00
This webinar covers a few different topics, but the main content is on how to do data validity checks to ensure SEAs receive accurate data from LEAs. We also covered some state check-ins on the IFR and data plans and shared some early findings from communication research. Presentation Slides Video
vida2019-01-15T17:13:45+00:00
Staying the Course & Illinois highlightvida2019-01-15T17:13:45+00:00
Marguerite and Katie spend the first half of this call reviewing some key concepts and checking understanding of the group around some high level elements related to meeting the financial transparency requirement. The second half of the call is focused on lessons learned from Illinois, specifically related to the internal advisory group the state is convening to meet the requirement.
vida2019-01-15T17:10:39+00:00
State Activity Thus Farvida2019-01-15T17:10:39+00:00
In this webinar, we share the results of a survey given to all FiTWiG members, tracking progress on key elements that may help states meet the FT requirement (accounting tools, working groups, communication efforts, data analyses, reporting, training, etc.). Presentation slides Video State activity tracker
vida2019-01-15T17:02:47+00:00
Working with LEAs on Developing Data Reportsvida2019-01-15T17:02:47+00:00
OH and MA presented their efforts around creating school level spending data visualizations. Both interacted with stakeholder groups to do so, and shared those lessons with the FiTWiG. Presentation Slides Video