Release Notes: MTSS Generic Dashboard Update
Overview
We are excited to announce the availability of the MTSS Admin Portal Dashboard designed to enhance administrative control and streamline student assessment and tracking for the upcoming school year.
Key Features
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School Year Settings Configuration
Action: Define School Year Settings via a pop-up for Highest Level Admins.
Purpose: Ensures all data aligns with the correct school year period.
Deadline: Must be completed before the school year begins.
Tier Criteria Determination
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What Is It?
The MTSS/Behavior District Level Dashboard provides a high-level view for District Level Administrators, showing an overall picture of the entire district. Depending on the products purchased, the dashboard includes the following tabs: Overview, ELA, Math, Behavior, SEL, and Attendance
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Customization: Editable settings allow districts to tailor criteria.
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Propagation: Settings apply across all schools in the district to standardize data collection.
Detailed Updates
Assessment Integration
Content Areas: Focus on ELA and Math with supported assessments from Renaissance, Curriculum Associates, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Behavior and SEL: Configurations for integrated and non-integrated settings.
Settings Lock and Data Sensitivity
Behavior Settings: Lock upon entry of the first incident or data point.
SEL Assessments: Settings lock post the first student self-assessment in the fall.
Assessment Providers and Criteria
Renaissance: Includes percentile ranges and tier levels with editable options for middle tiers.
Curriculum Associates: Features fixed percentile ranges with tier allocations.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Offers a range of percentile-based tier settings, editable except for the highest and lowest tiers.
Attendance Settings
Configurable Tracking: Both Absences and Tardies can be tracked by total percentage or total days, with editable benchmark ranges.
Calculation Updates: Nightly updates provide timely tracking and tier adjustments.
Important Notes:
Data Integrity: Ensure settings are configured before the start of the school year to avoid discrepancies.
Continued Support: We are committed to expanding our list of assessment makers and enhancing integration features.
For detailed guidance on navigating and configuring these new features, please refer to the admin user manual or contact our support team. The functionality remains consistent across all tabs, featuring filters, search options, and detailed data breakdowns.
Why Will You Like It?
The MTSS/Behavior District Level Dashboard empowers administrators with comprehensive insights into their district's performance, making data-driven decisions more accessible. The streamlined filters, search functionality, and detailed drill-down options enhance usability and ensure that the data presented is relevant and actionable. This tool simplifies the process of identifying trends, areas for improvement, and students in need of intervention, ultimately supporting better educational outcomes.
How Can It Excite Our Customers?
Our customers will appreciate the ability to view and analyze district-wide data effortlessly. With the ability to filter by various parameters such as grade, gender, race, and more, administrators can gain precise insights tailored to their needs. The drill-down functionality allows for deeper analysis at the building, classroom, and grade levels, making it easier to pinpoint specific issues and address them promptly. This dashboard is a powerful tool for improving student outcomes and optimizing resource allocation across the district.
This release brings powerful enhancements to our MTSS/Behavior District Level Dashboard, enabling administrators to make more informed decisions and drive positive change across their districts.
Key Features:
School Year Dropdown: Default to the current school year with options to view past years' data. Consistent selection across all tabs.
Group By Filter: Options include Region and Building, with Building as the default.
Search Bar: Easily search for buildings within the selected tab. Results are tab-specific and can be reset with an eraser symbol.
Filters: Includes Grade, Gender, Race, IEP, FRL, Housing Status, 504, EP. Only displays values from the district’s integrated data, increasing speed and relevance.
Building Selection: Click on a building name to view specific data. A title at the top of the Overview page indicates the selected building.
Drill Through Options: Right-click to drill down to Classroom and Grade Details within the selected building.
Tier Criteria: Determining Tier Criteria is completed by the highest level admin in the Admin Settings. Tier Criteria is necessary for all integrated and non-integrated assessments and/or data collection vehicles for ELA, Math, Behavior, SEL, and Attendance. Many of the settings have editable criteria, allowing districts to customize as needed. The Tier Criteria populates throughout all schools within the district to ensure uniform data collection. Settings apply for one school year.
Cleaner Labeling: The user interface has been improved with cleaner labeling at the Tier level, displaying both percentages and the number of students across all tabs. This enhancement ensures that administrators can quickly and accurately interpret the data, making it easier to identify trends and make informed decisions.