Data Science 101: What is Predictive Analytics?

As a school district leader, you are tasked with making decisions that impact student outcomes. One method of analyzing data utilizes predictive analytics. At ECRA, many of our products harness the power of predictive analytics to help school district leaders set goals, make decisions, and assess the impact of programming/interventions. In this article, we will…

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The Process of Measuring Academic Return on Investment (ROI): A Guide for School Districts

Academic Return on Investment (ROI), is a valuable tool for school districts to use in evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs or interventions. Measuring ROI should be considered a crucial component to evaluating a district’s continuous school improvement efforts. The process of academic ROI uses a disciplined method of inquiry that leverages the scientific method…

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Overview Video: What Products Does ECRA Offer?

Overview Video: What Products Does ECRA Offer? ECRA’s suite of K12 analytic solutions help school leaders measure the impact that policies, programs, and school improvement efforts are having on student success and system outcomes. Our data and analytics solutions are designed for school districts. Learn more about each product: School Improvement Strategic Dashboard Personalized Learner…

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IPA Webinar: Assessment and Accountability Discussion With Illinois Principals Association (IPA)

Dr. John Gatta, CEO of ECRA Group, recently talked with Jason Leahy, Executive Director for Illinois Principals Association (IPA), on the topic of assessment and accountability. They discuss the latest release of Illinois Report Card data and how districts can use ECRA’s Illinois Report Card Analysis report to communicate more effectively to boards and communities.…

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