Please register for any session relevant to you, by logging into your OnDataSuite Account and using the “Support” tab / “Training” sub tab.

 

 

• Each Webex training session will be recorded and posted, along with the handouts, within the OnDataSuite system.

Location: “Support” tab / “Training” /” Past Training”.

• The sessions will last between 30-min and 1 hour.
• Most sessions will end with a “What’s New” in OnDataSuite, to help keep you updated. NEW!
• Sessions will allow for interaction to discuss best practices, as well as Q and A. (We want to hear how you are using the system.) NEW!

Please review the video below to learn how to search for upcoming OnDataSuite workshops and register for them through your logged in OnDataSuite account.

Connecting to WebEx from Email Link

If you are having audio issues connecting to our WebEx please perform the following steps to call into the WebEx.

Step 1. Locate the WebEx invitation in your email inbox and click on the green “Join Meeting” button

Step 2. After you have logged into the meeting you will see a screen similar to the image below. Click on the “I Will Call In” icon 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3. Follow the WebEx Audio Connection steps outlined

1. Call the listed Toll Free Number
2. Enter your access code
3. Enter your Attendee ID #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reestablishing Audio Connection while in meeting – Phone Connection

If you are already logged in and need to locate the information to access the Audio settings via phone line, perform the following steps to call into the WebEx.

Step 1. Locate the “Audio” menu item and select “Audio Connection” from the dropdown menu. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2. A pop up window will appear.  Click on the “I Will Call In” option and follow the WebEx Audio Connection steps outlined

1. Call the listed Toll Free Number
2. Enter your access code
3. Enter your Attendee ID #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reestablishing Audio Connection while in meeting – Computer Connection

If you are already logged in and need to locate the information to access the Audio settings through  your computer, perform the following steps to call into the WebEx.

Step 1. Locate the “Audio” menu item and select “Computer Audio Settings” from the dropdown menu. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2. A pop up window will appear giving you options to setup your speaker and microphone settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OnDataSuite® New User Training
Focus of this workshop is basic navigation and functionality of OnPoint, including discussions of data sources, locating reports, and creating adhoc queries. Session is intended for users who are new to OnDataSuite and OnPoint, or just need a refresher.

• September 21, 2017 10:00 a.m.
• October 23, 2017 2:00 p.m. – Focus on Custom Reports and Features
• November 28, 2017 10:00 a.m. – Focus on Creating Adhoc Reports
• January 9, 2018 10:00 a.m. – Focus on Adding Columns
• February 22, 2018 10:00 a.m. – Featuring Report Options and Tools
• March 22, 2018 10:00 a.m.
• April 19, 2018 10:00 a.m. – Focus on Dashboards
• May 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. – Focus on Student/Staff Profiles

 

OnDataSuite® Experienced Users
Focus of this workshop is a detailed discussion of system and report functionalities. This will include investigating various criteria, report building, focus lists, adding/modifying columns and the use of the custom report builder.  Session is intended for users who have prior experience using OnPoint.

• September 29, 2017 10:00 a.m.
• January 11, 2018 10:00 a.m.

 

Using OnPar®

Focus of this workshop will be a discussion of comparing the district’s TAPR, and other TEA publicly released data, to other districts and campuses in the state. This will include a review of the type of data available (Assessment/PEIMS) for district and campus report building. A review of how to build peer groups and suggestions for best practices will be included. Session is intended for district and campus administrators interested in comparing district data to other Texas peer districts.

• October 3, 2017 10:00 a.m.
• January 25, 2018 10:00 a.m.

OnDataSuite® Training for Administrative Functions

Focus of workshop is discussion of the administrative functions in OnPoint. The management of user accounts for the district (or ESC) will be covered in one session, and the file loading process in another session. The ability to set student expectation goals will be covered at the sessions related to the student areas.

• August 24, 2017 10:00 a.m.

OnDataSuite® Principal’s Academy

OnDataSuite Principal/Assistant Principal Academy returns with six brief sessions focused on a specific topic for each week, designed to “put the campus data into action”.

• Session 1: September 28, 2017 10:00 a.m.
  OnPoint Usage and Functionality – Focus of this workshop is basic functionality and use of OnPoint. 

• Session 2: October 5, 2017 10:00 a.m.
  OnPoint Accountability Review – Focus of this workshop is using OnPoint to view the campus accountability reports, including PBMAS.

• Session 3: October 12, 2017 10:00 a.m.
  OnPoint Attendance Reports – Focus of this workshop is to review campus attendance data and trends per six weeks using a proactive approach to maximize funding. 

• Session 4: October 19, 2017 10:00 a.m.
  OnPoint Assessment Review – Focus of this workshop is using OnPoint for viewing campus assessment data and trends.

• Session 5: October 26, 2017 10:00 a.m.
  OnPoint Discipline Reports – Focus of this workshop is viewing campus discipline data, its trends and how it is affecting accountability/ PBMAS/DVM.

• Session 6: November 2, 2017 10:00 a.m.
  OnPoint Fall  Reports (Campus Program Counts & Leavers)- Focus of this workshop is to assess fall campus data, trends, and counts.

OnDataSuite® Fall PEIMS Data Review 

Focus of this workshop is the Fall PEIMS data submission. Workshop will include discussion of snap shot count verification, special population coding, and leaver data for students. There will be a separate workshop to focus on Staff and Finance data. We will locate custom reports to review fall data, as well as, create adhoc reports. Lastly, Accountability reports, which use Fall PEIMS data, will be discussed in a separate session. Workshops are intended for district / campus/ ESC PEIMS personnel.  Requires loading fall PEIMS data file(s). (Preliminary files welcome.)

• November 2, 2017 2:00 p.m. – Student
• November 10, 2017 10:00 a.m. – Student
• November 14, 2017 10:00 a.m. – Staff & Finance – NEW!
• November 16, 2017 10:00 a.m. – PBMAS/DVM – NEW!

 

OnDataSuite® Summer PEIMS Data Review

Focus of this workshop is the Summer PEIMS data submission. Workshop will include discussion of TEA Student Attendance Audit Queries, the location of custom reports to review Summer PEIMS data, and creating adhoc reports to audit the data before it is sent to TEA.  Accountability reports, which use Summer PEIMS data, will be discussed, in a separate session.  Workshop is intended for district/campus/ESC PEIMS personnel.  Requires loading Summer PEIMS data file(s). (Preliminary files welcome.)

• May 17, 2018 10:00 a.m.
• May 22, 2018 2:00 p.m.
• May 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. – PBMAS/DVM – NEW!

 

OnDataSuite® Mid-Year PEIMS Data Review

Focus of this workshop is the Mid-Year PEIMS data submission. Workshop will include a review of custom reports to used analyze the data, and creating adhoc reports to audit the data.  Workshop is intended for district/campus/ESC PEIMS personnel.  Requires loading Mid-Year PEIMS data file(s). (Preliminary files welcome.)

• January 23, 2018 10:00 a.m. – NEW!

OnDataSuite® Leavers Data Review (At Risk/ Recovery)

Focus of these workshops will be the review of the TEA Cohort and PEIMS data to discover leavers and prevent dropouts. Detailed discussions will include the Completion/Dropout/Graduation Report and PBMAS/DVM indicators pertaining to leaver, dropout and graduation rates. Suggested methods of utilizing the data and best practices to recover students will also be discussed.   Session is intended for district/campus staff responsible for at risk populations, leavers and/or dropout recovery.

• September 19, 2017 10:00 a.m. – School Start Window and Dropout Recovery – Cancelled 
• November 20, 2017 2:00 p.m. – Leavers and At Risk Populations

 

OnDataSuite® Maximizing Funding and Attendance Data Review

This workshop will assist in ensuring accurate coding of student attendance, as stated in the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook. An emphasis on maximizing funding will be a focus, by reviewing data to be reported in PEIMS, which results in FSP and other TEA funding allocations. We will review custom reports, build adhoc reports and check dashboard data for attendance anomalies and discuss best practices. Session is intended for district/campus personnel responsible for attendance reporting and review.

• October 31, 2017 10:00 a.m.
• April 3, 2018 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® Discipline Data Review

Focus of this workshop will be on PEIMS discipline data. Specifics include discussion of the discipline related audit reports, use of custom reports, PBMAS reports, and ad hoc report building, as well as setting student expectation goals. Session is intended for district/campus staff responsible for coding and reporting discipline data. 

• October 17, 2017 10:00 a.m.
• April 17, 2018 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® Special Education Data Review

Focus of workshop will be on PEIMS and assessment data pertaining to the special education student population. Specifics include discussion of the Fall and Summer PEIMS special education data elements and related custom reports. Accountability reports, including PBMAS, pertaining to the S.E.student population will also be reviewed.  Session is intended for district staff responsible for students receiving special education services. 

• November 8, 2017 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® Bilingual/ESL Data Review

Focus of this workshop will be the review of Bilingual/ESL student population data. Specifics include discussion of Custom Reports such as LEP Services Survey Report, Bilingual/ESL ADA Report, and PBMAS Accountability reports pertaining to Bill/ESL. Adhoc reports will be built for Bil/ESL data, as well.  Session is intended for district staff responsible for student populations receiving Bil/ESL services.

• October 24, 2017 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® CTE Data Review

Focus of this workshop will be on PEIMS CTE (Career Technology Education) data and assessment data pertaining to the student population receiving CTE services. Specifics include discussion of the CTE related audit reports, FTE reports, contact hour reports, CTE course completion records and other CTE coding. Session is intended for district/campus staff responsible for student populations receiving CTE services.

• November 30, 2017 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® Finance Data Review – NEW!

Focus of this workshop will be on the review of financial data.  Specific custom reports will be discussed, along with adhoc reporting capabilities for internal auditing and historical data comparison. Financial Accountability and OnPar will also be included. Session is intended for district staff responsible for staff and financial business functions.

• December 12, 2017 10:00 a.m.

OnDataSuite® Performance Based Analysis System (PBMAS) Reporting

Focus of this workshop will be on PBMAS reporting capabilities through OnPoint. Specifics include discussion of PBMAS summary by program area as well as by individual indicator level. Attendees will learn how to find failures who contributed to staging by drilling down to the student level by staged indicator values and create targeted intervention lists based on their findings. This session is designed for district/campus personnel responsible for the reviewing and reporting of PBMAS data.

• July 11, 2018 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® State Accountability Training

Focus of this workshop will be State Performance Index, with a review of Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS). Session is intended for district staff responsible for the research and reporting of State accountability data.

• February 15, 2018 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® Federal Accountability Training

Focus of this workshop will cover Federal reported data such as TEXSHEP, IDEA, NCLB, School Safety Choice, and Dis-proportionality Indexes. Session is intended for district staff responsible for the research and reporting of Federal accountability data.

• May 30, 2018 10:00 a.m.

OnDataSuite® STAAR File Report Builder – Grades 3-8

Focus of this workshop will cover STAAR data file upload and reporting procedures. Specifics include discussion of the STAAR Grades 3-8 custom reports, and ad hoc report building using STAAR data files. Session is intended for district staff responsible for reviewing and reporting STAAR Grades 3-8 data results by various categories. This session is designed for district/campus Testing and Assessment personnel responsible for the reviewing and reporting of STAAR data.

• March 28, 2018 10:00 a.m.

 

 OnDataSuite® TELPAS Reporting

Focus of this workshop will be on TELPAS data file upload and reporting procedures. Specifics include discussion of TELPAS custom reporting by Composite rating by progress, overall composite scores by Years in U.S. Schools as well as ad hoc report building by Student Demographic and subject information. Session is intended for district staff responsible for reviewing and reporting TELPAS data results by various categories. This session is designed for district/campus Testing and Assessment personnel responsible for the reviewing and reporting of TELPAS data.

• May 8, 2018 10:00 a.m.

 

OnDataSuite® STAAR File Report Builder – EOC

Focus of this workshop will cover STAAR data file upload and reporting procedures. Specifics include discussion of the STAAR EOC custom reports, and ad hoc report building using STAAR data files. Session is intended for district staff responsible for reviewing and reporting STAAR EOC data results by various categories. This session is designed for district/campus Testing and Assessment personnel responsible for the reviewing and reporting of STAAR data.

• May 15, 2018 10:00 a.m.