A strategic dashboard is a powerful tool for superintendents and boards of education to tell their school district’s story and track strategic indicators and priorities at the aggregate level. The strategic dashboard provides an infrastructure for school districts to build their own school report card at the local level against a local definition of quality. It provides a framework for the superintendent to align communication, define school quality, and evaluate the impact that school improvement initiatives are having on student, financial, and other system outcomes.

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Dr. Brent Clark – Executive Director of IASA

“When we selected the ECRA Dashboard, we were looking for a way for districts to have access to a common tool to communicate their story. We thought the dashboard was a great starting point for all districts to get going in that capacity.”

Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent, Oak Park Elementary School District 97

“The Strategic Dashboard has been instrumental in the success of our continuous improvement process because it has enabled us to more effectively monitor the progress we are making toward the achievement of our goals. It has also helped highlight some of the innovative programs we offer and initiatives we are undertaking that make our schools, district and community special. Most importantly, it has provided us with valuable data above and beyond what is featured on the State Report Card that is contributing to the continued growth and development of our students.”

Rick Schmitt, Superintendent, Sandwich CUSD #430

“The Strategic Dashboard is a way to share the overall successes our learning community is experiencing; while also serving as an impetus to seek additional ways all stakeholders can participate in helping our schools and students achieve even greater success. It simultaneously communicates our priorities and progress and presents a more well-rounded picture of our district.”