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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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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Data vs. Analytics: Do you know the difference? And, how does this apply to a school district environment? As a school district administrator, you may have heard the terms “data” and “analytics” being used frequently (often together or interchangeably), but may not fully understand the difference between the two. It may seem rather basic, but…
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School districts often face an unprecedented level of complexity when it comes to managing their strategic learning initiatives, operations, and finances. At times, it can be difficult for school district leaders to stay on top of everything. That’s why many school districts use a strategic dashboard as a way to stay organized, informed, and focused…
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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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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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ECRA’s brand new Illinois Report Card Analysis report is designed to help districts extract positive messages through a more accurate analysis of state report card data, all in one turn-key and easy to understand PDF for board and community reporting. Learn More or Purchase
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Effective communication of data starts by communicating what truly matters in your community. In this video, Dr. John Gatta, CEO of ECRA Group, provides guidance on how to report data and how to identify what numbers are most important in communication efforts at your school district. Dr. Gatta shares a simple three-step process you can…
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Overview Video: Measuring Academic Return on Investment How do you know which programs are having the greatest impact on student outcomes? Utilizing ECRA’s School Improvement solution or by purchasing our Academic Return on Investment (A-ROI) Data Brief, you be able to quantify the impact of a particular program or intervention on student growth. Learn More
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In the August 2022 issue of School Administrator magazine, published by The School Superintendent’s Association (AASA), Dr. John Gatta, CEO of ECRA Group, contributed an article on the topic of academic return on investment (ROI). The article can be viewed, in context, via AASA’s digital magazine. For your convenience, the article is also posted below.…
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