How 4TellX Assists Superintendents with Decision Making
Informing The Decision Making Process With Big Data and Predictive Analytics
When superintendents make decisions, it impacts all stakeholders. Before making decisions that affect so many, information must be gathered, evaluations made, and opportunities analyzed. Decisions are not made lightly, so when superintendents change policy, announce a new direction, or continue on the same path, they need data to inform these important decisions. 4TellX provides the data to help and update superintendents, so every decision is supported by facts and years of historical and current data.
Each year districts spend billions on intervention initiatives, but rarely track the data from these programs effectively, nullifying any ability to measure the success of their efforts. This year experts project at least a 10% budget cut in education funding due to the impact of COVID-19. 4TellX provides the insight necessary to help make tough financial decisions while at the same time maximizing what is best for students and teachers.
Superintendents are responsible for the success of a district as well as the failures, so every decision has impact. Decision-making can be taxing, so it requires as much information as possible to take the district in the right direction. The 4TellX platform provides all of the data collected over the years for every student and school within the district. Their analytics provide an easy to read dashboard, so superintendents can easily view the data and make decisions about interventions. They will be able to see which interventions are working and which need to end or change. The data will help with decisions about where to allocate or reallocate resources. Superintendents will know which schools need more resources, stronger interventions, or more staff. These are the types of choices that impact all stakeholders, so it is imperative that the data that informs the decisions are accurate and easy to read.
With a data-driven approach, time is saved, and risks are minimized. 4TellX stores the data in one place, so decision-makers no longer need to search for data in several different places. The 4TellX analytics tools combine historical data with current data, so important decisions about student performance, budgeting, resources, and staffing can be made in a timely and accurate manner. Because of their predictive analysis, interventions become proactive rather than reactive, which not only saves time and money, but it supports student success.
The 4TellX platform helps with informing decisions about staff. Superintendents and administrators can use the data to determine which teachers are making a difference in the classroom and which ones may need more assistance. The analytics also show which schools need more interventions, so high quality teachers may need to be placed where the need is greater. Evaluations are unbiased, so decisions about staffing, resources, or a school visit are solely based on the analytics.
As dashboards become the norm, the enormous amounts of data are no longer overwhelming. When teachers, counselors, principals, and IT directors learn how to use the educational analytics software, they will also be able to inform decisions about how to best assist students in reaching their educational goals. Teachers can modify or enhance lessons to reach more students, counselors can create course programs to best serve students, and principals can manage resources to meet the needs of all.
Onboarding in K-12 schools can easily be done during professional development days or after school meetings. Getting school employees familiar with the platform does not require much time because it simplifies the typically overwhelming data into an easy to read dashboard. And, once familiar with the 4TellX dashboard, decisions can be made about tutoring, test prep, interventions, gifted programs, and college readiness. Because the data is simplified, staff who normally avoided using data in the past will begin to use it to make sound decisions. Ultimately, saving time for an overworked staff, and saving money for districts make the 4TellX analytics an easy answer.
Every student must succeed. It is the responsibility of educators to meet students where they are and take them to new heights. The state and national standards help educators set benchmarks for districts, so it is up to each district to reach these criteria. 4TellX is the tool that assists districts with meeting the standards. Through 4TellX analytics, educators know which students need more assistance, different interventions, or individual tutoring. Administrators and teachers can then put a plan into place, so students can be better prepared for their next state assessment. Students are also better prepared for standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT. When districts can create programs that help students meet the national and state standards, then all stakeholders benefit.
Decision-makers will gain clarity about district-wide educational programs with the 4TellX predictive analytics tool. The analytics forecast enrollment to optimize capacity, so decision-makers know how many teachers and staff to employ. It also generates personalized education schedules for students without bias, thus creating an inclusive environment.
Every decision impacts a multitude of stakeholders. From creating personalized programs for students, establishing new interventions that work, to adding more staff to meet district goals, the decisions must involve data. And, the more data gathered increase the chances of making a decision with the most likelihood for success. There are always right and wrong moves; however, the more big data can inform decisions, the better the outcomes for students will be. It is through sound evidence that educators can create best practices to support positive outcomes for students.
