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SOAR

SOAR. Presented by: Asher Cohen – Technology Director Tracy Dabbs – Teaching & Learning Jim Logan – Data Systems Manager Taylor Rhea – Programmer / Database Analyst. S tudent O nline A ssessment R esource.

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SOAR

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

  2. StudentOnlineAssessmentResource 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. Introduction to SOAR: History and Rational • 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 3rd party programs • Purchase or Build • We have the resources… Administrative Support…. Build….

  4. Introduction to SOAR: History and Rational • 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. How SOAR works…

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

  7. SOAR Demonstration • 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. SOAR FAQ • 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. Thank You ! Please visit our SOAR website - http://www.soar.k12.wa.us/ Or our District Website: http://www.be.wednet.edu/

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