I believe I forgot to sent this to this list.  My apologies.

Tommy Walz
Technology Coordinator
Barre Supervisory Union #61
Barre VT 05641
802-476-5011
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Central Region, VITA-Learn

Designing Relational Databases for Education

July 9 - 11, 9:00 - 3:00

Spaulding High School 
120 Ayers St.
Barre VT 05641

Room 125


Purpose:
	To look at the the implementation of FileMaker Pro databases for educational management.  

Activities:
	Answer the question: ÒWhat does the education customer want?Ó
	Answer the question: ÒWhy a relational database?Ó
	Develop a conceptual relational database model.
	Develop a data dictionary for standardized use throughout the region (state).
	Develop clear definitions and rules for standardized (sharable) database 			construction.
	Share FileMaker Pro solutions schools are already using.
	
End Products: data dictionary, rules, protocols for creating and sharing FileMaker Pro 			databases.

Schedule:
	Day 1
		DOE perspectives on data needs
		Show and Tell - demonstration of existing solutions developed by schools.
		Brainstorming, deterring answers to questions.
	Day 2
		Focus groups concentrating on the areas (profiles, standards, assessments, 			etc.).
		Define the data dictionary, rules, and protocols.
	Day 3	
		Reviewing the end products.
		Sharing

	Among the existing solutions to be shared and expanded upon:
	Learner Profiles
	Foreign Language standards & assessments
	Grades
	Student management
	Standardized test scores

Participant fees:  $20/day per person for nonmembers of VITA-Learn, payable to VITA-Learn.

			
Who should come?
	Curriculum Directors
	Technology Coordinators
	Principals
	Special educators
	Guidance personnel	
	Anyone involved in the collection and manipulation of data.

Register by:
E-mailing Tommy Walz at [log in to unmask]

Questions?  E-Mail Tom at the above address or call him at 476-5011.
				






Tommy Walz
Central Region Chair