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DistrictAdministration 1 00 PRODUCTS TOP 2 0 1 1 EMPLOYEESAFE SUITE PublicSchoolWORKS, starting at $3,000 PublicSchoolWORKS combines Web-based administrative tools, content and support to implement and maintain a district’s staff and student health, safety compliance and behavior management plans. EmployeeSafe Suite software is a safety program that facilitates timely and consistent administration of safety training, compliance task management and accident management for school personnel. ASPEN SIS Follet Software Company, pricing varies The Aspen Student Information System is a district-level tool that includes customizable pages, reports and procedures to simplify the management of vast amounts of student data. Districts can publish reports such as student schedules, academic progress reports and report cards to a secure family portal. www.publicschoolworks.com “PublicSchoolWORKS transformed our staff training process overnight. The product saves our district an immeasurable amount of time and resources and provides better training than we could provide on our own.” Steffanie Frost, human resources manager, Yamhill Carlton (Ore.) School District www.follettsoftware.com “Aspen’s student and staff information management system is exceptional and customizable to our district’s needs. We also utilize the professional development module to ensure that we are addressing all staff needs.” Jean Kenney, assistant superintendent, Walpole (Mass.) Public Schools AESOP Frontline Placement Technologies, pricing varies Aesop is an automated substitute teacher placement and absence management system that caters to districts of all sizes. It features automated absence approvals, employee-absence balance tracking, skill matching to ensure the best substitute is in the classroom, and the ability to create custom reports quickly. DIMENSIONU Tabula Digita, $5-$25 per student DimensionU, a video-gamebased learning resource, helps K12 students improve their math and literacy skills, collaborate with classmates or students from around the world, and form online study groups. www.dimensionu.com www.frontlinetechnologies.com “Aesop has reduced the time it takes to arrange for substitutes, increased the percentage fill rate from the low 80s to the upper 90s, improved payroll accuracy, and reduced the payroll process from approximately 3.5 days to a half-day to complete.” Jeffrey Shropshire, substitute coordinator, Auburn (Wash.) School District MEALS PLUS Education Management Systems, pricing varies Meals Plus provides software and services for the management of K12 cafeterias. The software makes it easy for schools to track meal purchases, payments and eligibility for free and reduced-price lunches. QTOPIA Qwizdom, free Qtopia is an online learning platform that offers thousands of ready-to-use activities, motivating games, avatar features, online homework access with automatic grading, in-classroom review modes and a customizable learning experience. Content areas include English, math, science and social studies. www.mealsplus.com “Meals Plus’ electronic point of sale has eliminated confusion, saved time and improved sales. Meals Plus is very easy to navigate, which has been a blessing, since most of my staff was not comfortable using computers and some don’t even have one at home.” Cindy Jones, food service director, New Philadelphia City (Ohio) Schools www.qtopia.com 58 November/December 2011 District Administration http://www.publicschoolworks.com http://www.publicschoolworks.com http://www.follettsoftware.com http://www.dimensionu.com http://www.frontlinetechnologies.com http://www.mealsplus.com http://www.qtopia.com http://www.mealsplus.com http://www.qtopia.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - November/December 2011

District Administration - November/December 2011
Contents
From the Editor
News Update
Inside the Law
Administrator Profile
District Profile
CIO news
How to Update Your Network on a Budget
The Importance of IT Team Unity
Creating an Anti-Bullying Program With the Resources You Have
The Ultimate Empowerment Program for Parents
Taking the Helm in Cheating Scandals
Readers’ Choice: Top 100 Products
New Directions
Professional Opinion
Problem/Solution
Going Mobile

District Administration - November/December 2011