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TrAC book Longitudinal Data System Introduction for Administrators - January 2013. tracbook.interactiveachievement.net. Why a new data system?. Fragmented data Multiple formats Housed in multiple locations Difficult to retrieve, compile, and analyze Multiple users with various needs
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TrACbookLongitudinal Data SystemIntroduction for Administrators - January 2013 tracbook.interactiveachievement.net
Why a new data system? • Fragmented data • Multiple formats • Housed in multiple locations • Difficult to retrieve, compile, and analyze • Multiple users with various needs • Time-sensitive These barriers inhibit the effective use of data to inform our practice.
VDOE Data System Enhancement Grant • Offered to Virginia school divisions in 2011 to improve data-driven decision making • Encouraged partnerships/consortiums • MCPS and eleven other districts with similar needs collaborated with Interactive Achievement:
Getting Started • tracbook.interactiveachievement.net • Username: MCPS email address • If you do not remember your password, click “Forgot Username or Password” on the login page
Watchlists • Save Students as Watchlist • Add Students to Existing Watchlist
Student Snapshots Sample
Reminders • Intervention Record is not yet being implemented (pilot schools/users only this year) • K-3 Achievement Record will be completed by teachers before the end of this school year (the training plan and implementation schedule will be shared with principals later this spring) • TRACbook Troubleshooting • Web site: tracbook.interactiveachievement.net • Your username is your MCPS email address • Remember to try “refreshing” the page, if needed • Other issues: Contact your ITRT first • “GoTo Assist” feature is also available