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Strategic Dashboard Case Study: CUSD 200 in Wheaton, Illinois

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Strategic Dashboard Case Study: CUSD 200 in Wheaton, IllinoisLearn how ECRA’s industry leading K12 Strategic Dashboard solution helps the superintendent and board of education communicate and measure success more effectively to all stakeholders.Get your Dashboard Having the tool [ECRA’s Strategic Dashboard], has simplified my communication with the board.Dr. Jeff Schuler, CUSD200 Superintendent Communicating results. Building…

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ECRA Strategic Dashboard Update

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Announcing Updates to ECRA’s Industry Leading Strategic Dashboard Created Exclusively for School DistrictsLaunching July 2023Sharing your district’s data and analytics never looked this good. It is with great excitement that we will begin rolling out an updated version of our Strategic Dashboard in July 2023. Design and Layout Updates Additional Editing Features Robust Templating Options…

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The Importance of Goal Setting in Education: Driving School Improvement through Data and Analytics

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As a school district administrator, you understand the critical role that goal setting plays in shaping the success and achievements of students. In today’s data-driven educational landscape, goal setting can be enhanced by leveraging the power of data and analytics. By utilizing data-driven approaches to measuring student success, setting goals, and monitoring progress, school districts…

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User Group Sessions Scheduled for 2023-2024 School Year

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As we strive to provide the best customer service for our clients, ECRA is pleased to announce that we have scheduled User Group Sessions for the 2023-2024 school year. These sessions cover a variety of topics and all our products and services. View User Group Sessions How do I attend a User Group Session? User…

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9 Reasons Your District Should Be Using Data and Analytics When Making Decisions

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Through the strategic use of data and analytics, school districts have the ability to make more informed decisions with the goal of delivering better outcomes for students. In this post, we are going to provide you with 9 reasons why your district should be using data and analytics when making decisions. 1. Improved Student Outcomes…

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NWEA MAP Growth Assessment Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year

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Note: To learn about updates for the 2024-2025 school year, please read this post. 24/25 Updates Issue: NWEA is changing its item selection algorithm for the 2023-2024 school year to be more grade level specific. Given the information available, the algorithm change will likely render mathematics RIT scores for the new test version to be…

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Data Rich, Information Poor: How K12 Data and Analytics Can Improve Student Outcomes

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School districts are collecting more data than ever before, from student performance to behavior, attendance, and more. Despite this abundance of data, many district leaders struggle to use it effectively to improve student outcomes, and to make an impact on overall school district improvement. This results in a phenomenon known as being data rich, information…

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Curriculum Leadership: How to Utilize Data and Analytics to be More Effective At Your School District

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As a curriculum leader in a school district, your role is crucial to ensuring the success of students. One of the most effective ways to achieve success is by understanding how the use of data and analytics has the potential to impact school improvement efforts. Whether you are a district level assistant superintendent or a…

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

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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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Why is Evidence-Based Practice Important for School District Leaders?

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As school district administrators, the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) provides a framework for making informed decisions and maximizing positive outcomes for students and staff. As a district leader, promoting the concepts of evidence-based practice can have a positive impact on all district and school improvement efforts. A common misconception is that data is only…

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