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'''Thank you for your interest in VCAT. If you need additional information, don't hesitate to [[#Contact Us|contact us]].
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Welcome to the VCAT Wiki, your online community in the world of VCAT!
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= The System =
  
This Wiki is maintained by the creators and users of VCAT. It contains general information for all users and for users from specific school districts and supervisory unions.
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== A Complete Solution ==
  
To get more information, select an item on the left.
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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.
  
Information for specific School Districts and Supervisory Unions is available [[Users|here]].
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• 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 SBAC, 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 $7.00 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]].
 +
 
 +
= VCAT Users Group Meeting dates for 2017-2018 =
 +
 
 +
'''The following meetings will be held at the Office for Educational Programming of Essex Westford School District, at 58 Founders Rd, in Essex Jct. VT:'''
 +
 
 +
Thursday, Sept. 14th: 1:00-3:00
 +
 
 +
Tuesday, Oct. 17th: 10:00-12:00
 +
 
 +
Wednesday, Nov. 15th: 12:30-2:30
 +
 
 +
Thursday, Jan. 18th: 10:00-12:00 ---> '''CANCELED (schedule conflict)'''
 +
 
 +
Tuesday, Feb. 13th: 12:30-2:30
 +
 
 +
Thursday, March 22nd: 10:00-12:00
 +
 
 +
Tuesday, April 17th: 12:30-2:30
 +
 
 +
Thursday, May 17th: 10:00-12:00
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
'''The following meetings will be held at the Caledonia North Supervisory Union, 119 Park Ave, in Lyndonville, VT:'''
 +
 
 +
Tuesday, September 26th: 9:00-11:00
 +
 
 +
Thursday, November 9th: 9:00-11:00
 +
 
 +
Thursday, February 8th: 9:00-11:00 --> '''RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, February 14th, 9:00-11:00'''
 +
 
 +
Thursday, April 26th: 9:00-11:00
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
'''The following meetings will be held at the North Country Supervisory Union, 121 Duchess Ave Suite A, in Newport VT:'''
 +
 
 +
Thursday, October 26th: 2:30-4:30
 +
 
 +
Thursday, January 25th: 2:30-4:30
 +
 
 +
Thursday, March 29th: 2:30-4:30
 +
 
 +
Thursday, May 24th: 2:30-4:30
 +
 
 +
= 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
 +
 
 +
[[File:stevepeery.jpeg]]
 +
 
 +
 
 +
• Judith Bergeron - Support Director
 +
 
 +
[[File:Wiki_Photo_JB.png|125px]]
 +
 
 +
 
 +
• Jeff Wallis - 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
 +
 
 +
 
 +
[[File:VCAT_high_res.jpg ]]

Latest revision as of 18:53, 6 February 2019

Thank you for your interest in VCAT. If you need additional information, don't hesitate to contact us.

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 SBAC, 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 $7.00 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.


WIKI VCAT2 Curriculum page.png


WIKI VCAT2 Assessment page.png


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.


WIKI VCAT2 Rubric page.png


Assessment Entry

• Teachers enter assessment data directly into the system


WIKI VCAT2 DataEntry.png


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.


WIKI VCAT2 JF access.png


WIKI VCAT2 JF access Overview ViewData.png


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.


WIKI VCAT2 BarGraph w percentages and demog.png


WIKI VCAT2 LineGraph.png

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 support.vcat.us

Standards

• Standards are fully integrated. See list below.

• Rubrics link directly to one or more standards.


List of Standards

WIKI VCAT2 StandardsList2.png


Sample of a Common Core Standard

WIKI VCAT2 StandardsList CC math.png


Sample of a Next Generation Science Standard

WIKI VCAT2 StandardsList NGSS.png

Current Users

• You can access the list of VCAT users and information for specific School Districts and Supervisory Unions by clicking on Current Users.

VCAT Users Group Meeting dates for 2017-2018

The following meetings will be held at the Office for Educational Programming of Essex Westford School District, at 58 Founders Rd, in Essex Jct. VT:

Thursday, Sept. 14th: 1:00-3:00

Tuesday, Oct. 17th: 10:00-12:00

Wednesday, Nov. 15th: 12:30-2:30

Thursday, Jan. 18th: 10:00-12:00 ---> CANCELED (schedule conflict)

Tuesday, Feb. 13th: 12:30-2:30

Thursday, March 22nd: 10:00-12:00

Tuesday, April 17th: 12:30-2:30

Thursday, May 17th: 10:00-12:00


The following meetings will be held at the Caledonia North Supervisory Union, 119 Park Ave, in Lyndonville, VT:

Tuesday, September 26th: 9:00-11:00

Thursday, November 9th: 9:00-11:00

Thursday, February 8th: 9:00-11:00 --> RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, February 14th, 9:00-11:00

Thursday, April 26th: 9:00-11:00


The following meetings will be held at the North Country Supervisory Union, 121 Duchess Ave Suite A, in Newport VT:

Thursday, October 26th: 2:30-4:30

Thursday, January 25th: 2:30-4:30

Thursday, March 29th: 2:30-4:30

Thursday, May 24th: 2:30-4:30

Support

VCAT System Administrators

• If support is needed, contact VCAT Support.

• You can also access our support site by going to support.vcat.us

Staff

• Steve Peery - Top Cat

Stevepeery.jpeg


• Judith Bergeron - Support Director

Wiki Photo JB.png


• Jeff Wallis - 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


VCAT high res.jpg