Thursday, April 4, 2013

Edwin Analytics Updates

The following information was shared in yesterday's Edwin Analytics webinar (thanks to my colleague Paula O'Sullivan at the Greater Boston DSAC for sharing!)

1. February Biology results are now available (as of 3/25) in the following student-level reports:
  • Student Profile Report (PR600)
  • Assessment History Summary (PE613)
  • Assessment Detail (PE606)
  • Student Item Analysis Report (IT616)
  • MCAS Student Roster (PE617)
2. Competency Determination status updates are now available  (as of 3/25) in the following student-level reports:
  • Student Profile Report (PR600)
  • Assessment History Summary (PE613)
  • Student CD Roster (PE618)
3. March Retest data will be available in mid-late April.

4. The Edwin Analytics team is seeking feedback on the new EWIS and Postsecondary Reports. Please share any feedback you may have with me (and I will pass along) or directly with the Edwin team (Edwin@doe.mass.edu).

5. Internet Explorer 10 is NOT compatible with Cognos. If you use IE and upgraded to 10, there are steps you can take to revert back to IE 9 (please visit the Edwin Analytics Home Page for more information.)

Two other updates shared related to data and technology: 

  • You can find ESE’s School Interoperability Framework (SIF) updates, past newsletters and other materials on the SIF site
  • DESE is planning a state-wide IT directors meeting in Andover on May 16th. The purpose of this meeting to build collaboration among IT directors. More information will be coming.