Issue: NWEA has changed its item selection algorithm to be more grade level specific. Given the information available, the algorithm change has rendered mathematics RIT scores for the new test version to be non-equivalent to RIT scores produced by the current test version. Given the impact of the new algorithm on RIT scores, NWEA is…
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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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ECRA DATA BRIEFS How Can My School District Communicate New Jersey Report Card Data? With the introduction of ECRA’s New Jersey Report Card Analysis, New Jersey school districts now have a robust report at their disposal to simplify this process, offering a streamlined path to actionable insights. The New Jersey Report Card Analysis converts raw…
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ECRA DATA BRIEF Introducing the New Jersey State Report Card Analysis Data Briefs from ECRA GroupExtract positive messages through a more accurate analysis of New Jersey state report card data, all in two turn-key and easy to understand PDFs for board and community reporting. Purchase Online At ECRA Group, we continue to expand our library…
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AASA Webinar: How to Write More Positive and Credible Headlines with Data At this webinar, Dr. John Gatta, CEO/President of ECRA, guides attendees through a process to write more positive and credible headlines with data. Participants learned how data, when communicated correctly, has the power to transform the narrative of your school district. The webinar…
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ECRA Launches Adaptive Cohort in Partnership with AASA’s Learning 2025 Network ECRA, in partnership with AASA, is excited to announce an adaptive cohort exclusively for the AASA Learning 2025 Network. This 3-month adaptive cohort is built so that participants can join at any time and learn at their own pace. Along with the learning modules,…
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As a school district administrator, you are constantly faced with the challenge of managing a large and complex educational organization. With multiple schools, departments, and programs to oversee, it can be difficult to keep track of all that happens and to make informed decisions. One powerful tool that can help you meet this challenge is…
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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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Webinar: Extracting Positive Headlines from Wisconsin Report Card Data At this webinar, Dr. John Gatta, CEO/President of ECRA, guides attendees through best practices for communicating WI state report card data. They learned how to communicate thier district’s results through percentiles, as opposed to reporting raw percentages, which helps create a more accurate and compelling analysis…
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On October 18, 2023, the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) invited just over 100 of it’s members and partners to Springfield, IL to the first Vision 2030 Workshop. ECRA Group is facilitating the Visioning process. Dr. John Gatta and Dr. John Bruesch, from ECRA Group, facilitated two workgroups. While Dr. Brian Harris and Dr.…
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