Difference between revisions of "Main Page"

From VCAT WIKI
Jump to: navigation, search
(Replaced content with "[[File:WIKI_VCAT_header_w_paws.png] File:WIKI_VCAT_pictures.png")
Line 1: Line 1:
'''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
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT_header_w_paws.png]
'''
+
  
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT_pictures.png]]
 
+
= The System =
+
 
+
== A Complete Solution ==
+
 
+
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.
+
 
+
• Developed in Vermont to meet the needs of Vermont schools.
+
 
+
• Allows you to deliver your district curriculum to your teachers over the web.
+
 
+
• Teachers assess students using your rubrics. Results are stored directly in your database.
+
 
+
• Incorporates data from NECAP, DRA, Fountas & Pinnell, PNOA, and other standardized tests.
+
 
+
• Allows you to keep track of student demographic data like Gender, IEP, Race, and SES.
+
 
+
• Performance reports are available directly from the system.
+
 
+
• All Vermont Standards, Vermont Grade Expectations, Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards are included in the system.
+
 
+
• Access control system limits access to appropriate data.
+
 
+
• Highly secure system uses Unix, SQL, Java and other enterprise-level technology.
+
 
+
• Works with any web browser. No special software or hardware required.
+
 
+
• Standard web interface is quick and easy to learn.
+
 
+
• Costs just $6.00 per student per year. Includes training and support for primary technical and curriculum personnel.
+
 
+
 
+
== Curriculum ==
+
 
+
 
+
 
+
=== Curriculum Delivery ===
+
 
+
• Teachers have access to district curriculum.
+
 
+
• District development personnel can enter curriculum directly into the system.
+
 
+
• Scoring rubrics can be easily created and linked to standards and your curriculum.
+
 
+
• Supports on-going development and modification of curriculum.
+
 
+
 
+
=== Curriculum Information ===
+
 
+
• Teachers can view information about the curriculum and the assessment.
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_Curriculum_page.png|700px]]
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_Assessment_page.png|700px]]
+
 
+
 
+
== Assessment Collection ==
+
 
+
 
+
• Teachers use rubrics to enter assessment scores for their students directly into the system.
+
 
+
• All assessments include verifying information on the person entering the scores to insure complete integrity of the data.
+
 
+
• Web-based system allows access directly from any computer with internet access.
+
 
+
 
+
 
+
=== Rubrics Included ===
+
 
+
 
+
• Rubrics are designed and entered directly in VCAT.
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_Rubric_page.png|700px]]
+
 
+
 
+
=== Assessment Entry ===
+
 
+
• Teachers enter assessment data directly into the system
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_DataEntry.png|600px]]
+
 
+
 
+
== Data Storage ==
+
 
+
• Every district has a unique database and full access to the raw data.
+
 
+
• Secure password-protected system insures confidentiality.
+
 
+
• Extensive access-control system limits staff to appropriate areas and data.
+
 
+
• Includes centralized storage of all assessment data.
+
 
+
 
+
=== Access Control ===
+
 
+
• The system limits access to data.
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_JF_access.png]]
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_JF_access_Overview_ViewData.png]]
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_JF_access_Overview_EditData.png]]
+
 
+
 
+
== Report Generation ==
+
 
+
• Performance reports are available directly from the system.
+
 
+
• Teachers and administrators can generate dynamic reports to support data-driven decision making.
+
 
+
• Report data is always up to date.
+
 
+
• Data may be exported for use in spreadsheets.
+
 
+
 
+
=== Performance Reports ===
+
 
+
• Users may generate a variety of reports. See some samples below.
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_BarGraph_w_percentages_and_demog.png|600px]]
+
 
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_LineGraph.png|600px]]
+
 
+
=== Custom Reports ===
+
 
+
• Custom reports can be developed and created to better meet your needs.
+
 
+
 
+
== Security ==
+
 
+
• All data is stored in industry-standard SQL databases.
+
 
+
• Built with Unix, SQL, Java and other enterprise-level technology.
+
 
+
• Servers are Unix based with SSL encryption.
+
 
+
• Servers are located in a secure Vermont data center.
+
 
+
• Backup systems included.
+
 
+
 
+
== Technical Support ==
+
 
+
• Support includes training and techinical support for primary technical and curriculum personnel.
+
 
+
• Designed and built in Vermont to meet the needs of Vermont schools.
+
 
+
• Comprehensive web-based help system backed up by on-site, telephone and email support.
+
 
+
• Visit our online help system by clicking on [http://support.vcat.us support.vcat.us]
+
 
+
== Standards ==
+
 
+
• Standards are fully integrated. See list below.
+
 
+
• Rubrics link directly to one or more standards.
+
 
+
 
+
=== List of Standards ===
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_StandardsList2.png]]
+
 
+
 
+
=== Sample of a Common Core Standard ===
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_StandardsList_CC_math.png|1100px]]
+
 
+
 
+
=== Sample of a Next Generation Science Standard ===
+
 
+
[[File:WIKI_VCAT2_StandardsList_NGSS.png|1100px]]
+
 
+
== Current Users ==
+
 
+
• You can access the list of VCAT users and information for specific School Districts and Supervisory Unions by clicking on [[Users|Current Users]].
+
 
+
= Support =
+
 
+
'''VCAT System Administrators'''
+
 
+
• If support is needed, contact [mailto:support@vcat.us VCAT Support].
+
 
+
• You can also access our support site by going to [http://support.vcat.us support.vcat.us]
+
 
+
= Staff =
+
 
+
• Steve Peery - Top Cat
+
 
+
• Judith Bergeron - Support Director
+
 
+
• Taylor Hadden - Programmer
+
 
+
• Dave Tisdell - System Administrator
+
 
+
 
+
= Contact Us =
+
 
+
'''For more information about VCAT, contact:'''
+
 
+
Steve Peery at steve@peery.com
+
 
+
or
+
 
+
Effective Assessment
+
2103 Notch Road
+
Jericho, VT 05465
+
 
+
info@effectiveassessment.com
+
802-355-9560
+

Revision as of 15:37, 29 April 2015

[[File:WIKI_VCAT_header_w_paws.png]

WIKI VCAT pictures.png