ProgressBook:

Progress Book is a fully featured GradeBook package which includes lesson planning, alignment with state indicators and Web access to classroom information by parents and students. This is an additional item not included in regular SWOCA fees. A username and password is required to access this program. Contact Mike Crumley for more information on subscribing to Progress Book.

DSL (Data for Student Learning):

The Management Council of the Ohio Educational Computer Network (MCOECN) and the Twenty-three Information Technology Centers worked together to provide a service called Data for Student Learning (DSL). This data analysis and reporting tool enables school districts to access multiple years of student, proficiency, and other testing data through a very simple web interface. Over seventy percent of the school districts in Ohio are using DSL in their efforts to improve student instruction.

D3A2 Project:

The Data Driven Decisions for Academic Achievement (D3A2) project is a long-term initiative focused on developing the capacity of educators while improving instruction and student achievement. D3A2 will provide systemic access to timely data and educational resources aligned to Ohio's Academic Content Standards.

DASL Live Database (Data Analysis for Student Learning):

The Management Council of the Ohio Educational Computer Network (MCOECN) and the Twenty-three Information Technology Centers worked together to provide a service called Data for Student Learning (DSL). This data analysis and reporting tool enables school districts to access multiple years of student, proficiency, and other testing data through a very simple web interface. Over seventy percent of the school districts in Ohio are using DSL in their efforts to improve student instruction.

EMIS Info & Resources:

The purpose of this page is to consolidate EMIS reference materials from various sources into one location. This page contains hyperlinked versions of EMIS documentation. You can browse the latest versions of the EMIS documentation interactively

EMISWeb:

The EMISWeb application was developed by the State Software Development Team on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education and the MCOECN.

EMISWeb provides EMIS functionality using a web interface using industry standard technologies. The initial version of EMISWeb provides the ability to add and modify new information EMISWeb uses the same security constraints as EMIS.

ERATE:

This is our latest collection of Erate forms and information. Feel free to add your own experiences that will be helpful to others. You can view and download without a Forum login - you will need to login to add items.

Exchange Web Access:

Microsoft Exchange access for districts using Exchange through SWOCA.

FISCWeb:

FISCWeb, is an imbedded capability of the OECN State Software, and can be utilized with the USAS, USPS, SAAS, EMIS and Poise packages. What this service entails is the creation of a password-protected Web page that can be utilized to access current (or archived) reports for your district.

INFOhio:

INFOhio, a statewide cooperative school library and information network, uses technology to ensure curriculum and instruction of information literacy by providing greater access for Ohio's learners and educators. INFOhio's components include electronic resources for schools, instructional development for teachers, library automation, media booking, and a statewide union catalog.

KIOSK:

The Human Resources Kiosk website is available to all SWOCA districts and their employees. Click on this link to register or log in to your account to view your personal pay information, leave balances and job position details or to submit a leave request to your supervisor for approval.

Microsoft Reporting Services:

SQL Server 2005 Microsoft Reporting Services is an ad-hoc report building tool that provides user’s the ability to generate reports from the Daslr database. The Daslr database is a read-only database that accesses the live DASL database via views for data retrieval. Microsoft reporting services provides end users the ability to extract data that may not be available in the form of a report in the DASL application. Once a report is saved it can be ran multiple times and each time the report will contain real-time data. Reporting services may only be used by districts that are live on DASL.

OECN:

The Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN) consists of 23 Information Technology Centers (computer consortia) which provide on-line computerized services to the member school districts in their region. The 23 OECN Information Technology Centers also serve as Designated Information Technology Centers (DDAS) to collect and aggregate EMIS report data for the districts in their region.

OCIS Web Pages:

Ohio Career Information System is a national leader in the development and implementation of a statewide computer-based career information system. The Ohio Career Information System (OCIS) has one of the largest combined state and national databases in the nation. OCIS has proven to be a valuable resource to youth and adults through all phases of the career development process.

Ohio Department Of Education:

The Ohio Department of Education Web page provides information that is timely and responsive for Ohio school districts. Sample types of data which can be accessed from that site include: EMIS data and local report cards, Ohio Educational Directory and Teacher Certification just to name a few.

USASWeb:

The USASWeb application was developed by the State Software Development Team (SSDT) on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education and the MCOECN.

USASWeb provides USAS functionality using a web interface, using industry standard technologies. USASWeb provides the ability to post, modify, convert, and print USAS requisitions as well as the ability to post, modify, and delete purchase orders, vendors, receipts and refunds. USASWeb uses the same security constraints and has many of the same features as USAS.

USASDW (Data Warehouse):

Replacement Application for SSWAT:

Rewritten with modern tools and interface

Faster with better sorting and export options

USPSWeb:

The USPSWeb application was developed by the State Software Development Team on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education and the MCOECN.

USPSWeb provides USPS functionality using a web interface using industry standard technologies. The initial version of USPSWeb provides the ability to add and modify new employee biographical information as well as posting attendance and querying benefit data. USPSWeb uses the same security constraints as USPS.

Webcast Training Videos:

The Mediasite Viewer software is available to access pre-recorded training by SWOCA staff. Training sessions available include USASWeb Requisitions Training, SWOCA’s Web-based Calendar Training, FISCWEB Setup Training and ARP Training. In the near future, the ability to broadcast a live interactive/training session will be available. If you have any suggestions for web cast video training sessions, please email donna@swoca.net.