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 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.

Join ECRA Group and CESA Purchasing on October 20 for an engaging in-person Thought Leadership Workshop focused on helping district leaders turn data into meaningful action. Whether you’re reviewing state report cards or evaluating district performance, this session will provide practical strategies you can immediately apply.

You’ll explore how to communicate results more effectively with school boards and community stakeholders, gain deeper insight into your district’s performance through comparative analytics, and learn how data can support goal setting, progress monitoring, and continuous school improvement. Walk away with actionable ideas to help your district make more informed decisions with confidence.

Featured Presenter: Dr. John Bruesch, Chief Operating Officer, ECRA Group

Dr. John Bruesch brings more than 25 years of cabinet-level leadership experience in public school districts, along with firsthand experience as a classroom educator. His unique perspective combines the practical realities of district leadership with insights gained from partnering with school systems across the country. Attendees will benefit from real-world strategies, proven best practices, and practical guidance they can immediately apply in their own districts.

• Price: Free, lunch included
• Location: In-Person at CESA 2

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 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 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.