DIVE INTO THE DATA
Access data portals from the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and the California Department of Education.
Data Science
One of the commitments of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education is to enable well informed decision making in support of education for the county. Compiling, analyzing and disseminating data products is critical for such a commitment. Through this portal the Santa Cruz COE is communicating the results of internal data analysis and providing the tools that school districts and the community can use to explore education related data sets, expand or start new analyses, and ultimately transform data into intelligent decision making.
Integrated Data System Supporting Student Success in Santa Cruz County - One Source
One Source is a comprehensive resource for tracking and enhancing student success from cradle to career. Our system is designed to support schools across the county by providing a holistic view of student progress, enabling data-driven decisions that foster academic achievement and well-being.
Overview
Our Integrated Data System is a robust tool that combines multiple data sources to provide educators, administrators, and stakeholders with a clear and comprehensive picture of each student’s educational journey. The system tracks key metrics including student academics, attendance, local and statewide assessments, and offers risk analysis to ensure every student meets graduation requirements. By analyzing students’ past and current successes and challenges we can help to make the best educational plan available for each and every student.
Key Features
1. Student Academics
- Detailed academic records from kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Insight into student performance, course completion, and academic growth.
- Tools for identifying strengths and areas needing support.
2. Attendance Monitoring
- Real-time tracking of student attendance.
- Alerts for chronic absenteeism to address and mitigate attendance issues.
- Integration with intervention strategies to improve student presence in the classroom.
3. Local and Statewide Assessments
- Comprehensive data from local assessments and state standardized tests.
- Performance analytics to inform instruction and curriculum adjustments.
- Comparative tools to evaluate progress against county and state benchmarks.
4. Risk Analysis for Graduation Requirements
- Predictive analytics to identify students at risk of not meeting graduation requirements.
- Early warning indicators based on academic performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Personalized intervention plans to support at-risk students towards successful graduation.
Cradle to Career Support
Our system ensures continuous support for students from early childhood through post-secondary education and career readiness. By integrating data across various stages of education, we provide a seamless transition for students as they progress through different educational milestones.
Early Childhood Education
- Obtain Statewide Student Identification Number at birth through First 5 Santa Cruz County Partnership
- Track early learning milestones and readiness for kindergarten.
- Support early interventions to promote foundational skills.
Elementary and Middle School
- Monitor academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Identify and support students with learning gaps or behavioral concerns.
High School
- Ensure students stay on track for graduation with comprehensive tracking.
- Prepare students for college and career readiness through targeted programs and resources.
Benefits for Schools and Educators
- Informed Decision-Making
- Access to real-time data to make informed decisions that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Ability to tailor instruction and support based on individual student needs.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Improved communication between educators, administrators, and parents.
- Collaborative tools for sharing insights and strategies to support student success.
- Proactive Interventions
- Early identification of at-risk students to provide timely support.
- Data-driven interventions that are tailored to address specific student challenges.
One Source is more than just a tool—it’s a partnership between schools, families, and the community to ensure every student achieves their fullest potential.
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education provides educational data, statistics, and information about California’s students and schools.
Datashare Santa cruz county
The central hub of information for Santa Cruz County with the most up-to-date data, dashboards, promising practices, reports and over 475 community wellbeing indicators. The tools and data on this platform help local leaders, public servants, concerned community members, funders, researchers and students better understand our community and address root causes of social and economic inequities across Santa Cruz County.