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| − | '''A web-based curriculum delivery and data collection system specifically designed to meet the Vermont School Quality Standards requirement for a Local Comprehensive Assessment System
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| − | = The System =
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| − | == A Complete Solution ==
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| − | The Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Tool (VCAT) is a powerful web-based system which enables teachers and administrators to plan, administer, and assess student learning based specifically on a district’s curriculum, the Vermont Standards, and the new Common Core Standards. This easy to use and intuitive suite offers the tools necessary to support and enhance data-driven decision making. It is used with about 28,000 Vermont Students.
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| − | • Developed in Vermont to meet the needs of Vermont schools.
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| − | • Allows you to deliver your district curriculum to your teachers over the web.
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| − | • Teachers assess students using your rubrics. Results are stored directly in your database.
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| − | • Incorporates data from NECAP, DRA, Fountas & Pinnell, PNOA, and other standardized tests.
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| − | • Allows you to keep track of student demographic data like Gender, IEP, Race, and SES.
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| − | • Performance reports are available directly from the system.
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| − | • All Vermont Standards, Vermont Grade Expectations, Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards are included in the system.
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| − | • Access control system limits access to appropriate data.
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| − | • Highly secure system uses Unix, SQL, Java and other enterprise-level technology.
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| − | • Works with any web browser. No special software or hardware required.
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| − | • Standard web interface is quick and easy to learn.
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| − | • Costs just $6.00 per student per year. Includes training and support for primary technical and curriculum personnel.
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| − | == Curriculum ==
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| − | === Curriculum Delivery ===
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| − | • Teachers have access to district curriculum.
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| − | • District development personnel can enter curriculum directly into the system.
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| − | • Scoring rubrics can be easily created and linked to standards and your curriculum.
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| − | • Supports on-going development and modification of curriculum.
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| − | === Curriculum Information ===
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| − | • Teachers can view information about the curriculum and the assessment.
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| − | == Assessment Collection ==
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| − | • Teachers use rubrics to enter assessment scores for their students directly into the system.
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| − | • All assessments include verifying information on the person entering the scores to insure complete integrity of the data.
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| − | • Web-based system allows access directly from any computer with internet access.
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| − | === Rubrics Included ===
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| − | • Rubrics are designed and entered directly in VCAT.
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| − | [[File:WIKI_VCAT2_Rubric_page.png|700px]]
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| − | === Assessment Entry ===
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| − | • Teachers enter assessment data directly into the system
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| − | == Data Storage ==
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| − | • Every district has a unique database and full access to the raw data.
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| − | • Secure password-protected system insures confidentiality.
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| − | • Extensive access-control system limits staff to appropriate areas and data.
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| − | • Includes centralized storage of all assessment data.
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| − | === Access Control ===
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| − | • The system limits access to data.
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| − | [[File:WIKI_VCAT2_JF_access.png]]
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| − | == Report Generation ==
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| − | • Performance reports are available directly from the system.
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| − | • Teachers and administrators can generate dynamic reports to support data-driven decision making.
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| − | • Report data is always up to date.
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| − | • Data may be exported for use in spreadsheets.
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| − | === Performance Reports ===
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| − | • Users may generate a variety of reports. See some samples below.
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| − | === Custom Reports ===
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| − | • Custom reports can be developed and created to better meet your needs.
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| − | == Security ==
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| − | • All data is stored in industry-standard SQL databases.
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| − | • Built with Unix, SQL, Java and other enterprise-level technology.
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| − | • Servers are Unix based with SSL encryption.
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| − | • Servers are located in a secure Vermont data center.
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| − | • Backup systems included.
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| − | == Technical Support ==
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| − | • Support includes training and techinical support for primary technical and curriculum personnel.
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| − | • Designed and built in Vermont to meet the needs of Vermont schools.
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| − | • Comprehensive web-based help system backed up by on-site, telephone and email support.
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| − | • Visit our online help system by clicking on [http://support.vcat.us support.vcat.us]
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| − | == Standards ==
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| − | • Standards are fully integrated. See list below.
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| − | • Rubrics link directly to one or more standards.
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| − | === List of Standards ===
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| − | === Sample of a Common Core Standard ===
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| − | === Sample of a Next Generation Science Standard ===
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| − | == Current Users ==
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| − | • You can access the list of VCAT users and information for specific School Districts and Supervisory Unions by clicking on [[Users|Current Users]].
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| − | = Support =
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| − | '''VCAT System Administrators'''
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| − | • If support is needed, contact [mailto:support@vcat.us VCAT Support].
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| − | • You can also access our support site by going to [http://support.vcat.us support.vcat.us]
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| − | = Staff =
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| − | • Steve Peery - Top Cat
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| − | • Judith Bergeron - Support Director
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| − | • Taylor Hadden - Programmer
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| − | • Dave Tisdell - System Administrator
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| − | = Contact Us =
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| − | '''For more information about VCAT, contact:'''
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| − | Steve Peery at steve@peery.com
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| − | Effective Assessment
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| − | 2103 Notch Road
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| − | Jericho, VT 05465
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| − | info@effectiveassessment.com
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| − | 802-355-9560
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