School leaders are in a unique position to turn financial planning into a catalyst for student growth. Data driven budgeting empowers districts to move beyond routine spending and make choices that directly support learning and long-term success.
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School district leaders are asked to make high-stakes decisions with limited time and imperfect information. Whether planning for staffing needs, setting student achievement goals, or allocating resources, the pressure to get it right is ever present. That’s where predictive analytics becomes not just helpful, but essential.
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As you may be aware, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is in the process of updating proficiency benchmarks, with final decisions expected this fall. As the process continues at the state level, it’s important to understand how these changes impact results reported through the ECRA School Improvement application.
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Transparency, clarity, and trust are critical to successfully navigating a school district referendum. Whether the goal is to invest in facilities, support academic programming, or support staff and students, district leaders are often faced with the challenge of helping their communities understand both the why and the value behind the ask. In this post. learn how New Glarus School District in Wisconsin benefitted from ECRA’s State Percentile Analysis and Comparative District Analysis data briefs.
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ECRA Group is proud to announce a new partnership with the Illinois Consortium for the Study of English Learner Program Effectiveness. Together, we are inviting school districts across Illinois to collaborate in a statewide initiative focused on evaluating and improving the impact of programs and services for English Learners (ELs).
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CASE STUDY: School district leaders must navigate complex challenges while ensuring students receive the highest quality education. For Elma School District, a forward-thinking district in Elma, Washington, leveraging better K12 data and analytics was key to making evidence-based decisions that drive real district and school improvement. By utilizing ECRA’s School Improvement solution, Elma School District is transforming its approach to student growth and program evaluation, leading to more strategic decision-making and better student outcomes.
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CASE STUDY Dr. Jill Tsoukalas, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C in Joliet, IL, shared how re-engaging with ECRA’s School Improvement solution has been a pivotal step for her team in making data-driven decisions that truly benefit their students.
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Ensure a Transition from SAT to ACT Does Not Disrupt Your Assessment Program With the current uncertainty around the SAT and ACT for state testing, this video offers practical guidance to ensure that any transition does not disrupt your district’s ability to longitudinally monitor the growth and proficiency of individual students, programs, and other school…
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CASE STUDY: LEMONT-BROMBEREK SCHOOL DISTRICT 113A How Can Principals Use Data and Analytics to Lead at Their School? ECRA Group, a leader in providing cutting-edge data and analytics solutions for school districts, is at the forefront of empowering educators and administrators with actionable insights for evidence-based decision-making. Our latest case study videos spotlight the impact…
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School Improvement Case Study: Morton Grove School District 70Learn how ECRA’s industry leading K12 School Improvement solution helps the superintendent and their staff measure what matters and promote an evidence-based culture.Schedule a Free Consultation It’s allowing me to focus on all my students a little more closely…allowing me to make sure my students are growing…
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