“Not a Cookie Cutter Approach.” Read the Latest Case Study about Whole Child Analytics from Innive K12 360°

Read the excerpt below and gain insights from the latest case study published by Innive titled “Greece Central Upgrades Their Analytics to a ‘One-Stop Shop’ with Whole Child Analytics by Innive K12 360°.”  This case study highlights an implementation of Student 360°: Whole Child Analytics at a New York school district of 10,000 students, which is considered medium-sized to Innive in regards to the volume of data we work with regularly. 

In search of the ability to customize according to the district’s needs and strategic plan initiatives while also adhering to strict New York education data privacy standards, you will read in this case study why the district turned to Innive K12 360° and the results they are already achieving. Staff with various roles within Greece Central, including recently retired Assistant Superintendent Kathryn Colicchio, sat down with Innive last summer to discuss the success of the implementation of Whole Child . Read the case study to hear what Greece Central staff have to say about Whole Child Analytics and partnering with Innive K12 360°.

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Excerpt from “Greece Central Upgrades Their Analytics to a ‘One-Stop Shop’ with Whole Child Analytics by Innive K12 360°:”

Leveraging Expertise: A Team Approach

An important factor in the success of this project was working with a partner who understood the nuances of K-12 education data. Innive, the implementation partner, brought a wealth of expertise to the table. "Innive works exclusively with datasets for education, making them experts on working with K-12 education data," one staff member shared. Their familiarity with the complexities of educational data allowed them to navigate the specific requirements of Greece Central and adapt quickly to New York State’s regulatory framework.

"Not only did the team quickly learn about our district—with 17 schools and a special program—but they also immediately worked to understand New York State vernacular and regulations," Colicchio remarked. "I would share a document, and the next day you could tell not only had the person responsible read it, but they had digested it and understood it. There’s a lot of evidence of work that happens behind the scenes in these implementation meetings of the Innive team learning and growing."

Working with Innive was fantastic!  The Innive team listened to your needs, they learned your data, and found the best solution for everyone.  It was not a cookie cutter approach that you needed to adhere to.  Innive knew what they were doing, and it showed. -- Michael Lerczak, Senior Programmer Analyst, Greece Central

Building a Customized Solution: Collaboration and Personalization

Unlike many implementations that require districts to mold their data to fit a rigid structure, this project was marked by a high degree of flexibility and collaboration. The Innive team specialists, each focusing on specific data areas like attendance or behavior, offered suggestions and worked closely with the district to design solutions tailored to their needs. "It’s not one person that you’re working with—it’s a team,” one leader mentioned. “And they specialize in whatever dataset you’re building from. So they were able to give us examples like, ‘This district measures it this way. It might be a better way to analyze or display what you are looking for?’"

This dynamic approach not only led to a better product delivery but also fostered a sense of partnership and trust. "I know in some ways we have assisted Innive in learning smaller systems as well as NYS but Innive has also guided us in looking at things differently, and that’s been really essential for me in terms of how this implementation is so different from any other," Colicchio reflected. "It’s really, really personalized, and Innive was not afraid to say, ‘You can do it better,’ which I love too."

A Collaborative Success

The project’s success was rooted in a shared commitment to building a solution that truly served the needs of Greece Central’s educators and administrators. Through transparent communication, strategic planning, and a collaborative partnership, the district was able to implement a data platform that was not only powerful and flexible but also aligned with their educational vision. As Colicchio put it, “It’s been an experience of learning and growing together, and the end result is a system that reflects our district’s goals and priorities. I would never want to change the way we approached it.”

Results: Transforming Data into Actionable Insights

The implementation of the new data platform has led to tangible benefits for Greece Central School District, empowering educators and administrators to make data-informed decisions with greater ease and precision. The unified system has streamlined access to information, resulting in a positive user experience and a significant shift in how the district approaches strategic planning, equity initiatives, and resource allocation.

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