User Group Sessions and Events

Learn the fundamental concepts and applications of predictive analytics in schools. Participants will gain an understanding of how data are analyzed and then applied to schools and districts.

Great for district and building level administrative teams to review student progress and assess programming/interventions and NEW ADMINISTRATORS who have never used ECRA before.

Learn how to use growth and proficiency projections to set meaningful goals and drive improvement from the start of the school year. Participants will explore best practices for applying growth data to their own context, using projections to inform goal setting, improvement planning, and progress monitoring. Through hands-on work with their upcoming school-year data, teams will set growth and proficiency goals aligned with ECRA’s goal-setting and progress-monitoring framework. This session is ideal for district and building-level administrative teams focused on reviewing student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions.

Learn how to use growth and proficiency projections to set meaningful goals and drive improvement from the start of the school year. Participants will explore best practices for applying growth data to their own context, using projections to inform goal setting, improvement planning, and progress monitoring. Through hands-on work with their upcoming school year data, teams will set growth and proficiency goals aligned to ECRA’s goal setting and progress monitoring framework. This session is ideal for district and building-level administrative teams focused on reviewing student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions.

Learn how to organize and refine your strategic dashboard to maximize leadership impact. Participants will explore key elements of effective dashboard design and learn how to structure each page to support clear communication, informed decision-making, and strategic alignment. This session is ideal for superintendents and district leaders.

Learn how to use growth and proficiency projections to set meaningful goals and drive improvement from the start of the school year. Participants will explore best practices for applying growth data to their own context, using projections to inform goal setting, improvement planning, and progress monitoring. Through hands-on work with their upcoming school year data, teams will set growth and proficiency goals aligned to ECRA’s goal setting and progress monitoring framework. This session is ideal for district and building-level administrative teams focused on reviewing student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions.

Learn how to analyze annual WIDA ACCESS projections in the ECRA platform to set meaningful goals and personalize programming based on individual student needs. Using ACCESS subscores and predictions, EL instructors and program leaders can better align supports to accelerate student growth and progress toward program exit. This session is ideal for superintendents, district leadership teams, and EL program leads.

Learn how to analyze proficiency and subtest performance on local and state assessments to support curriculum development and instructional planning. Participants will explore ways to compare performance against state and national standards, triangulate results, and identify areas for improvement. This session is ideal for curriculum specialists, EL directors and coordinators, student services leaders, and curriculum and assessment teams.

Learn how to use Growth Updates to monitor progress against projections and support MTSS implementation. Participants will apply best practices using their own data, conduct seasonal program reviews, and create student groupings to inform next steps. The session will also revisit and update the goal-setting and progress monitoring framework introduced in the fall, guiding teams in reviewing progress at the student, building, and district levels. This session is ideal for district and building-level administrative teams focused on evaluating student progress and strengthening the impact of programs and interventions.

This session presents original research conducted by ECRA Group on the behavior of the new accountability system across the state. Participants will gain a deep and nuanced understanding of the accountability system, and how to optimize resource allocation for maximum impact. A simple playbook for Superintendents and school administrators will be presented to align local district practices to the new accountability system to ensure student and school success.

Learn how to accurately measure academic return on investment throughout the school year so that you can make sound budgeting decisions. If you need to reduce programs but don’t want to adversely affect critical student outcomes, you need reliable, critical program evaluations you can trust. In this session, you will learn how ECRA’s school improvement platform uses the most sophisticated predictive analytics in the marketplace to place and monitor students so that you can accurately measure programming. You can then maintain critical programs for vulnerable students, shift resources to programs that are working, and develop programming based on your students’ actual needs. You will leave with a pragmatic and action-oriented approach to budgeting that puts students at the core of all decision-making.

As the new school year approaches, come learn about some of the new, exciting School Improvement features being rolled out in the 26-27 school year. There are several key improvements that will support the work of setting goals and progress monitoring throughout the year. This webinar will make it easy to navigate these new features and deepen your use of the ECRA platform with new insights.

Learn how to organize your dashboard to maximize leadership impact. Participants will review how to organize and refine the key elements of each page of a strategic dashboard.

Great for Superintendents and district leaders.

This session will focus on strategies to ensure alignment between district and school improvement plans. Led by Dr. John Bruesch and Dr. Adam Cibulka, who bring over 40 years of combined experience in public education, participants will learn how to effectively monitor and evaluate strategic initiatives to maximize student success. This session is ideal for superintendents and district leaders.

As the new school year approaches, come learn about some of the new, exciting School Improvement features being rolled out in the 26-27 school year. There are several key improvements that will support the work of setting goals and progress monitoring throughout the year. This webinar will make it easy to navigate these new features and deepen your use of the ECRA platform with new insights.

Districts are expected to set ambitious goals for student achievement, but how can leaders know whether those goals are realistic for the students they serve? In this webinar, we’ll explore a different approach to goal setting, one that uses student-level data to establish meaningful growth expectations and provides a clearer understanding of what success looks like for every learner. Learn how personalized growth targets can help districts create more actionable school improvement plans, support continuous improvement efforts, and foster greater confidence in goal-setting conversations with boards, staff, and communities.

Learn how to accurately measure academic return on investment throughout the school year so that you can make sound budgeting decisions. If you need to reduce programs but don’t want to adversely affect critical student outcomes, you need reliable, critical program evaluations you can trust. In this session, you will learn how ECRA’s school improvement platform uses the most sophisticated predictive analytics in the marketplace to place and monitor students so that you can accurately measure programming. You can then maintain critical programs for vulnerable students, shift resources to programs that are working, and develop programming based on your students’ actual needs. You will leave with a pragmatic and action-oriented approach to budgeting that puts students at the core of all decision-making.

Learn how to create and manage multiple dashboards that align school improvement efforts and initiatives to district key performance indicators. This session is ideal for district and building administrative teams seeking to strengthen alignment, monitor progress, and drive strategic outcomes.

School leaders are asked to make high-stakes decisions with limited time and imperfect information. Whether setting achievement goals, allocating resources, or evaluating district initiatives, the ability to anticipate outcomes has become increasingly important. Join ECRA Group to learn how School Improvement uses predictive analytics to help district leaders establish more meaningful goals, identify students who may be at risk of missing important milestones, and evaluate whether programs and interventions are making a measurable difference. This session will explore practical applications of predictive analytics and demonstrate how forward-looking data can support more effective planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement efforts. With School Improvement, districts can leverage predictive models to set personalized growth targets, monitor progress toward goals, and better understand the impact of initiatives designed to improve student outcomes.

Learn how to use state report card-aligned Data Briefs from ECRA Group to support deeper analysis and more effective messaging. This session will introduce tools such as the IL Percentile Analysis and the Comparative District Analysis, and share strategies for uncovering and communicating more positive narratives in your Illinois State Report Card data.

Learn how to use state report card-aligned Data Briefs from ECRA Group to support deeper analysis and more effective messaging. This session will introduce tools such as the IL Percentile Analysis and the Comparative District Analysis, and share strategies for uncovering and communicating more positive narratives in your Illinois State Report Card data.

State accountability reports tell only part of the story. Learn how ECRA Group’s state-aligned Data Briefs help districts uncover deeper insights through State Percentile Analysis and Comparative District Analysis reports, enabling leaders to identify strengths, add context to results, and communicate a more complete picture of district performance.

Learn how to use state report card-aligned Data Briefs from ECRA Group to support deeper analysis and more effective messaging. This session will introduce tools such as the IL Percentile Analysis and the Comparative District Analysis, and share strategies for uncovering and communicating more positive narratives in your Illinois State Report Card data.

Every district has schools that consistently exceed expectations and others that struggle to gain momentum. What separates them? This webinar will demonstrate how ECRA’s School Improvement solution helps district leaders uncover meaningful insights hidden within their data. Learn how to identify schools outperforming expectations, recognize patterns of growth across student groups, and better understand the factors contributing to school success. By moving beyond traditional achievement comparisons, leaders can gain a clearer picture of performance and make more informed decisions to support continuous improvement.

Learn how to use state report card-aligned Data Briefs from ECRA Group to support deeper analysis and more effective messaging. This session will introduce tools such as the IL Percentile Analysis and the Comparative District Analysis, and share strategies for uncovering and communicating more positive narratives in your Illinois State Report Card data.

Learn how to use state report card-aligned Data Briefs from ECRA Group to support deeper analysis and clearer messaging. This session will introduce the WI Percentile Analysis and the Comparative District Analysis, along with strategies to uncover and communicate more positive narratives from your Wisconsin State Report Card data.

State accountability reports tell only part of the story. Learn how ECRA Group’s state-aligned Data Briefs help districts uncover deeper insights through State Percentile Analysis and Comparative District Analysis reports, enabling leaders to identify strengths, add context to results, and communicate a more complete picture of district performance.

This session will focus on strategies to ensure alignment between district and school improvement plans. Led by Dr. John Bruesch and Dr. Adam Cibulka, who bring over 40 years of combined experience in public education, participants will learn how to effectively monitor and evaluate strategic initiatives to maximize student success. This session is ideal for superintendents and district leaders.