Too often, schools and institutions lack a way to get detailed, current information about student performance. If a student is falling behind academically, due to poor attendance or other issues, they can easily slip through the cracks before an educator can identify the problem and intervene.
For this reason, having an actionable, up-to-date Student Information System or SIS is a must. The right SIS not only delivers real-time information, but helps educators pinpoint core issues that can keep students on track and improve their outcomes. Here’s how student tracking software can help spot potential issues before they get worse.
Personalized Action Driven by Data
At the core of student tracking software, like BocaVox’s Maestro SIS, is the data. If there are gaps in what information is collected and when, educators may never know that a student is struggling with attendance issues or falling behind in a certain class until it’s too late. Maestro SIS pulls data from a variety of sources, including grades, attendance records, behavioral logs and assignment status to get an at-a-glance overview for each student.
From there, instructors and parents alike can go deeper into specific areas, gathering important details that allow them to deal with the issue in a targeted and supportive way. For instance, if a student’s grade starts to slip in math, but they’ve got high marks in other areas, the system can highlight this trend. Educators can then take proactive steps like arranging for tutoring or adjusting the student’s individual learning plan based on the real-time data collected by the SIS, rather than waiting until report cards are released to identify a problem.
Automated Alerts and Notifications
One of the core features at the forefront of Maestro SIS is its ability to send automated alerts and notifications when a student is showing signs of behavioral or academic issues. Educators themselves can set thresholds for these alerts, such as if a student’s grade falls below a certain percentage or they miss a certain number of days within a certain timeframe. The educator can then follow up with the student and parents to uncover the issue and take steps to help the student get back on track.
With this kind of “early warning system”, educators have greater flexibility than ever to take control of the situation before it worsens. It could be as simple as checking in with the student, setting up a parent-teacher conference, or arranging for ongoing support or other resources. Maestro SIS allows for this kind of unprecedented freedom and ease of use, all within a secure, contained system.
Collaboration Tools for Ongoing Support
Student success isn’t dependent on just the educator or just the parent; it’s a team effort. That’s why Maestro SIS includes a number of powerful built-in communication tools. From giving teachers the option to share behavioral reports with counselors to receiving input from special education staff, to looping in parents for additional support, all of the tools are available at all times to keep communication channels open.
By keeping the student’s entire support network involved and informed, each individual gets the support and help they need in the way that can benefit them most, without hindering their academic progress.
Goal Setting and Monitoring
Giving students and educators alike the tools to set measurable and personalized goals is a proven way to improve accountability and time management. Teachers and students can work together to create both short and long-term goals and Maestro SIS will monitor them over time. Students, teachers and parents can then view charts and graphs that show clear progress or issues over time.
Having this kind of continuous feedback loop not only motivates students to stay on track, but it also alerts educators if they’re at risk of not meeting their goals. From there, the educator can then make adjustments or provide additional resources.
Centralized Student and Parent Hub
Parental involvement is proven to affect student academic success. Through the centralized parent hub, parents or guardians get real-time access to their student’s grades, attendance, teacher feedback and more. They can also contact the teacher directly through the platform in case additional support is needed. This type of two-way communication keeps parents in the loop and encourages a stronger relationship between school and home, which translates to better outcomes at school.
Better Use of Resources
Maestro SIS also helps school administrators through its powerful data analytics platform. Administrators can instantly hone in on specific trends across students in groups, such as grade level, subject, department or socio-economic background. This allows them to divert resources if necessary and send them where they’re needed most.
For instance, if the data shows a large percentage of students are struggling with English, the school can funnel more resources toward tutoring or hire additional specialized instructors. If behavioral issues are at the root of a particular grade level, the school can take action to get the students counseling or enroll them in behavioral programs. With this kind of data-driven approach, interventions aren’t reactive but proactive, helping students when they need it the most.
Maestro SIS Works With YOUR Favorite LMS
Integrations are at the heart of Maestro SIS and its philosophy on ease of use and constant evolution. Our powerful cloud-based platform works with a number of popular learning management systems and live video chat programs, including:
- Moodle
- Blackboard
- Canvas
- Schoology
- Edgenuity
- Buzz
- D2L
- Zoom
We invite you to learn more about these and our many other integrations. When you’re ready to take the next step, our dedicated team of professionals are here, ready to demonstrate precisely how Maestro SIS can help you streamline and improve educational management. Guide a student through their educational journey from inquiry to application, alumni and beyond with powerful tools and features that aren’t available anywhere else.
Contact us today to learn more about how Maestro’s flexibility and ease of use can work with your organization.
