Jenn over at Crazy Speech World had an awesome idea to do a data collection linky! So far, a bunch of fabulous SLP bloggers have linked up to bring you their methods of collecting data. I decided to join in the fun.
I must proceed with a word of caution. Due to moving a lot in recent years, I've had different methods of collecting data, depending on the state and setting I was in. One district had data collection sheets that we were all required to use. That was my Clinical Fellowship Year, so I didn't mind having something already in place. The next year, the district I was in didn't have a formal system, so I made up my own simple data tracking sheet. Then I was in a private practice, which was a whole different ballgame.
Whew! This fall, I am excited to be returning to the school system. Based on past experiences, I created a sheet that I know I will end up tweaking as the year goes on, but at least it gives you an idea of how I like things laid out. I like to have a big space for writing goals/objectives and an open space to write data. I usually jot myself a note regarding the activity we did.
Click on the picture below to grab a copy of my data collection sheet! If I change it later, I'll be sure to update it here!
How do you keep your data organized?
I actually use one very similar to this. I have identifying info on the top, followed by the goals and then thin-ish blocked off rows with space for: date, type of session, type of materials, level of independence, results, and plan for next sess. I fit about 10-15 sessions per page so that my multiple time per week kiddos don't have 50 zillion pages to waft through when its data time.
ReplyDeleteFor my artic kids I use a paper that I write the date, sound, level in hierarchy and then it has like 50 small numbered boxes with a place for the percentage at the end. I have the kiddos color code it red yellow and green so that they can see their progress from mostly red to more yellow to mostly greens.
Hi Cody! Yes, I probably will tweak this form! Especially for my artic kids that don't need a lot of space. I've made my boxes too small before and hated that I didn't have the extra room to write for my language kids! I usually copy my forms back to back to save on paper! Awesome idea to have the kids color them to show progress!! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI also like the color coding idea...very clever! Thanks TeachSpeech365 for sharing your data system. I do like that you can write a narrative on these forms. I tend to write a lot of notes. Ha! Glad you linked up!!!
ReplyDeleteYay for your new job!! Thanks for linking up!!!
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