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This month, our data coordinators are facilitating the critical review and verification of teacher certifications, local Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations. This effort is extremely collaborative, and it ensures that our districts are not only meeting essential requirements, but are also equipped with the qualified educators and programs necessary for student success.
Our team also remains dedicated to the technical essentials that keep district operations running smoothly. Team members are actively managing ClassLink data integration and maintenance for critical assessment programs like STAR, ensuring that student data is accurate and accessible. Furthermore, many of our team members supported local leadership this past month by creating comprehensive charts and projects for board of education meetings, providing clear visualizations of key metrics such as attendance and assessment results to help drive informed decision-making.
Our team is dedicated to providing high-level analytical support that helps our districts navigate complex educational landscapes and improve student outcomes. Currently, we are:
- Analyzing Student Trends: We are conducting in-depth comparative analyses of behavioral data from the previous year to the current one. This work is specifically designed to help leadership teams evaluate the impact of new policies - such as recent cell phone bans - on the school environment.
- Ensuring Reporting Accuracy: We are meticulously reviewing student cohort data to guarantee precise reporting. This includes providing long-term longitudinal analyses of state assessment and Regents performance to identify historical trends and areas for growth.
- Facilitating Student Interventions: Our team is leading the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process for elementary schools. By facilitating Academic Intervention Services (AIS) reviews for both ELA and math, we help determine the appropriate intervention tiers for students based on their specific needs and district plans.
- Customizing Success Trackers: We are collaborating with local coordinators to develop customized data-tracking tools for specialized programs, such as the Seal of Civic Readiness. These tailored resources allow staff to conduct essential mid-year reviews of student progress, ensuring that senior cohorts and mid-year graduates receive their earned endorsements on time.
We are very excited to offer upcoming learning opportunities for SchoolTool’s Advanced Analytics platform, with a focus on the base dashboards that are already available for all users within the platform. Advanced Analytics is a flexible data visualization tool designed specifically to help K-12 districts save time and identify trends early, without being overwhelmed by data. Our virtual user group session is scheduled for March 6, and will be focused on overview, navigation, and administration/permissions. Our in-person user group session is booked for the morning and March 17, and will focus on a hands-on instructional dashboard training and workshop. Look for both of these to be posted in My Learning Plan soon!
Additionally, on Wednesday, Feb. 4 the Educational Data Services team will host a Xello informative session from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. Xello is a comprehensive college and career readiness platform for K–12 students, and this session will explore how the solution aligns with the New York State Portrait of a Graduate by helping students become reflective and future-focused as they understand their unique strengths and interests. By utilizing the platform to build essential skills in goal-setting and decision-making, students will develop the critical thinking and creative innovation necessary to navigate potential career and educational pathways. Furthermore, Xello empowers students to create personalized portfolios that support their academic and professional growth, ensuring they are academically prepared and ready to contribute as global citizens in an ever-evolving world. Please register if you’re interested in attending this virtual session.
Lastly, the EDS team will also host an informative session on the highlights of Classlink Analytics Plus on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 9-10 a.m. via Zoom. This platform offers comprehensive digital engagement tracking, and provides a complete view of usage for all students, instructors, and staff. By capturing analytics for all digital resources - including those accessed outside of the ClassLink environment - the tool empowers leaders with data-driven insights. From district-level overviews down to individual student metrics, Classlink Analytics Plus assists leadership in making highly informed purchasing and support decisions to better serve their educational community. Please register if you’re interested in attending this virtual session.
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