Case Study: Using Data to Improve Instruction at PBL CUSD 10
PBL CUSD 10 sought a platform that would allow them to compare their student data against both national, state, and local norms.
Measuring the impact that school improvement efforts, interventions, and programs have on student outcomes requires moving beyond merely reporting standardized test scores. More scientific approaches are necessary to isolate and quantify the return on investment (ROI) that school improvement efforts are having on student outcomes. The school improvement app leverages longitudinal student growth and predictive models to help school districts increase quality through evidence-based approaches that align resources toward what is proven to drive student success.
Brochure“Mannheim District 83 utilizes the data available in ECRISS to determine how our students are growing. The School Improvement and My Students apps help us evaluate our programs for effectiveness and help with student intervention placement decisions. ECRA’s data analysis provides insight we need to make informed decisions to assist all our students succeed.”
“We utilize ECRA data to measure the impact that our programs and initiatives are having on student achievement. We are able to measure student growth across multiple assessments at the district level, building level, and the individual student level. We’re excited to use ECRA analytics across our district to improve student learning.”
Data Warehousing
School Improvement
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) or Response to Intervention (RTI)
Program Evaluation
Board Reporting
Create custom student groups
Calculate effect sizes for school improvement initiatives, programs, and interventions
Track longitudinal achievement by student groups
Automate personalized goals for students
Standardize aggregate achievement targets
Identify students for special programs and interventions
District level administrators
Building level administrators
School improvement teams
MTSS and RTI teams
PBL CUSD 10 sought a platform that would allow them to compare their student data against both national, state, and local norms.
Through a process of careful data analysis and community feedback, the KCSD96 Board of Education is constantly evaluating how to better serve the community.
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