Accountability Officers use Elements™. Here are what they shared with us are their top issues are and how Elements™ helps with deal with these issues.
- Compliance/Accountability: given the mandated requirements of NCLB and AYP, there is a constant threat of not meeting the goals. Missing the target is a very public event and can impact everything from employee morale to property values, to SACS accreditation. Thinkgate’s Elements™ allows for early diagnosis of problems before they become public events.
- Data Display: There are reams and reams of data gathered on student achievement throughout the school year. Whether it done electronically or manually (with scanned scores), the ability to quickly scan the results and take action is a constant challenge. Thinkgate’s Elements™ allows users to quickly review the results of assessments, and identify which areas need action.
- Process automation: By automating the following processes: assessment creation, assessment automation, and data disaggregation, the effectiveness of the classroom teacher is increased giving time back to instruction.
- Student accountability: Elements™ helps track demographic and at-risk populations toward meeting/exceeding district goals.
- Track subgroups and at-risk populations: Elements™’ Proficiency Portal or individual Proficiency Reports can be utilized to track performance throughout the year in all AYP subgroups. At-Risk populations can be monitored through multiple lenses instantly upon administration of formative and interim assessments.
- Save time in district-wide assessments. Using features such as Blueprints and Auto Assessment Generator allows for a streamlined and controlled approach to construction of common district assessments, saving valuable time in this process.