1. Presented by: Asher Cohen – Technology Director Tracy Dabbs – Teaching & Learning Jim Logan – Data Systems Manager Taylor Rhea – Programmer / Database Analyst

2. The system was developed by the Burlington- Edison Technology Department to allow teachers and administrators to view assessment information on their students and classes in one location.

3.  5 years ago - Need for system that can easily allow teacher access to student assessment information – no can do : Budget constraints  2 Years ago - Need outweighed Budget ◦ Reviewed 3 rd party programs ◦ Purchase or Build  We have the resources… Administrative Support…. Build….

4.  Primary Goals ◦ Simple & Easy to Use ◦ Key Information Only – don’t overload ◦ Single point login – EA+ ◦ Single point data entry – where possible (WESPaC ) ◦ Web based (no extra software) “There can be as much value in the blink of an eye as in months of rational analysis.” Malcolm Gladwell, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, 2005

5. SOAR DATA WESPaC, OSPI,NWEA, Dibels, etc TEACHING & LEARNING PRESENTATION Programming, Web applications

6.  Problems… ◦ Too much data not enough time ◦ Data scatter – spreadsheets, files, etc ◦ Student mobility ◦ New class learning curve  Solution…

7.  Teacher module introduction: login procedure, data display and linking resources  Administrator module introduction: login procedure, data display and linking resources  SOAR extras: SLP solutions, graduation requirement solutions, SIP development support, Title and ELL support…..

8.  How much does SOAR cost? ◦ $5/Student FTE per Year  Is there a setup/customization fee? ◦ No  How long does it take to setup my district? ◦ 30 days  What support staff and equipment do I need? ◦ None http://www.soar.k12.wa.us/

9. Or our District Website: http://www.be.wednet.edu/ Please visit our SOAR website -