2. Getting Started with DataDirector o Get to the site by typing in the URL or from my protopage. o username: your first initial and last name o password: changeme o If you can’t get in, let me know… www.achievedata.com/sccresa

3. Searching by Students Reference: DataDirector Getting Started, pg. 4

4. Assessments Reference: DataDirector Getting Started, pg. 2

5. Creating Simple Reports Reference: DataDirector How To Create Customized Reports

6. Viewing & Using Reports 1.Go to the “Reports” tab. 2.Find the report you want to view and click on the title. 3.If you want a copy to use for yourself, just click on “Duplicate” from the left side of the page. 4.Go to “Summary” to give the report a new title. 5.You can use the report as you like. Reference: DataDirector Getting Started, pg. 3 & Quick Pre-Built Reports Guide- Michigan

7. Viewing and Creating Exams Reference: DataDirector Exam Help Guide (Exam Packet)

8. Spend time playing around and trying different things… You can’t mess up anything! The data is safe. You can delete any reports you create. Call me, Jim, or Kristin if you can’t get the information you want after trying a couple of times. You can’t mess up anything! The data is safe. You can delete any reports you create. Call me, Jim, or Kristin if you can’t get the information you want after trying a couple of times.

9. Printing Bubble Sheets

10. Print Only from the Computer and Printer Connected to the Scanner… o Bubble sheets must be printed on a LASER PRINTER! o Do NOT copy bubble sheets! o Print on white, 81/2 X 11 paper only. Print Only from the Computer and Printer Connected to the Scanner… o Bubble sheets must be printed on a LASER PRINTER! o Do NOT copy bubble sheets! o Print on white, 81/2 X 11 paper only.

11. 1. On the Exams Page, click the “ Answer Sheets With Student Names”

12. 2. Select the criteria to get the students you want for the bubble sheets.

13. 3. “SAVE” the file onto the desktop then open the file to print.

14. The first page gives VERY IMPORTANT instructions for printing the bubble sheets.

15. o Make sure the Page Scaling shows – 'Fit to Printable Area /Margins' or ‘Reduce to Printable Area/Margins'. o Ensure that Adobe Reader is not updating while printing. Open the Print Menu

16. Once the sheets begin printing… make sure all 6 T marks must be clearly printed on the top and bottom of the paper (½” from the top and bottom and ¼” from the sides)

17. After the sheets print… o Do NOT close Adobe Reader until the ENTIRE job has finished printing. o Once you know your sheets are good, DELETE your file from the desktop. The computer will begin to slow down if everyone saves every file on it. o You can always get more sheets by repeating the process.

18. Scanning Answer Documents

19. Getting Started With DataScanner: 1.Click on the DataSanner shortcut from the desktop or from the Programs list in the Start menu.

20. Getting Started With DataScanner: 2. Type in your Username and Password from DataDirector.

21. 4…Select the Exam you want from the Exam List. 3…Choose the Subject, Year, Grade, put in the Exam ID # OR show “All Exams” to search from.

22. 5…Verify that this is the correct exam, place the scanner sheets in the scanner, and select “Scan Now”.

23. If you need help… Go to the DataDirector Help section to search for briefs that give quick answers for the most common questions and help topics. Email or call me. I’ll be glad to walk you through anything over the phone or come over to help. Call Jim Cowden or Kristen Day at RESA. They are the masters! Go to the DataDirector Help section to search for briefs that give quick answers for the most common questions and help topics. Email or call me. I’ll be glad to walk you through anything over the phone or come over to help. Call Jim Cowden or Kristen Day at RESA. They are the masters!

24. Then click on the topic on which you want information. Click on “DataDirector Help”.

25. Jim CowdenJim Cowden (810) 455-4145 Kristin DayKristin Day (810) 455-4007 Robert HanveyRobert Hanvey (810) 455-4125 Kris MurphyKris Murphy (810) 455-4001 You can find me by trying my office first (6212); if I’m not there and you need me ASAP you can try Carolyn at 6209 and she’ll know where to find me. I’ll get back with you as soon as I have a chance. If you’re in a real hurry and can’t find me, call one of the people below.