Waypoints Data Dig - How to Use Your Core Skills Screener Data October 7, 2026 (SPED/BH 10)

Course Description

• The Waypoints Data Dig is a practical, hands-on workshop designed for school leaders, counselors, and mental health professionals ready to transform their Beginning-of-Year Core Skills Screener results into actionable support. Participants will analyze their newly collected assessment data to pinpoint critical skill gaps across grade levels and identify target cohorts needing additional support. You will leave the session with a clear, customized action plan to implement targeted Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions right away.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Hope Ebel | Trena Hand
• Credit(s) and Type: 1 Hour Relicensure

Target Audience

• Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes 
  • Charter Certified

Meeting Information

• Date: October 7, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Google Meet LinkLinks to an external site.

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Isolate & Analyze Data Trends: Participants will accurately interpret Beginning-of-Year Core Skills Screener results to identify specific systemic gaps and target cohorts requiring focused support.
• Design Targeted Interventions: Participants will map screener insights directly to actionable intervention plans tailored for small groups or individual students.
• Select Targeted Wayfinder Interventions: Participants will learn how to leverage their screener data to navigate the Wayfinder library and select specific Tier 2 (small group) and Tier 3 (individualized) lessons tailored to address lagging core skills.