1. Platform Infrastructure & Integration
1.1 Web-Based and Mobile-Responsive The platform shall be accessible via major browsers and responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
1.2 Secure Single Sign-On (SSO) Supports SAML 2.0 and OAuth2; integrates with Clever, Google, and other identity providers.
1.3 SIS Integration & Rostering Nightly automated sync with SIS (e.g., PowerSchool) via OneRoster or direct API, including demographics, course enrollments, and support program identifiers (ELL/504/SPED).
1.4 High Availability & Business Continuity Redundant infrastructure with encrypted daily backups, disaster recovery plans, and independent security audits to ensure system uptime and data protection.
2. Data Management, Visualization & AI Insights
2.1 Unified Data Warehouse A centralized repository housing academic, behavioral, attendance, SEL, and intervention data with real-time access for authorized users.
2.2 AI-Powered Analytics & Recommendations
Detects trends, gaps, and subgroup performance concerns
Recommends instructional groupings and communication
Generates nascent lesson plans for Tier II and III students based on longitudinal performance that including resources from Discovery Education
Offers district-level executive dashboards and school-level insights
2.3 Third-Party Assessment & State Data Integration Supports integration with assessments such as NWEA MAP, i-Ready, Renaissance STAR, and state-mandated assessments (Grades 3–8 ELA/Math, Grades 5 & 8 Science, EOCs).
2.4 Custom Dashboards & Cohort Tracking
Role-based dashboards with drill-down from district to item-level
Flexible cohort creation for comparison of new low-performing enrollees vs. legacy cohorts
Allows tracking of para-professional impact on specific student groups
2.5 Export & API Access Bulk exports (CSV, XLSX, PDF) and programmatic access via read/write APIs for integration and analysis.
2.6 Dedicated Data Management Team A specialized team provides support for onboarding, SIS mapping, third-party data ingestion, validation, automation workflows, and ongoing troubleshooting.
3. Assessment Creation & Delivery
3.1 Supported Item Types Multiple-choice, constructed response, rubric-based scoring, TEIs, audio/video uploads.
3.2 Item Banking & Standards Alignment Standard-tagged item library with versioning and duplication capabilities.
3.3 Assignment Flexibility Supports conditional, grouped, and differentiated assignments based on performance or demographic filters.
3.4 AI-Assisted Item Creation Educators can generate standards-aligned items and rubrics using AI-driven prompts.
3.5 Assessment Controls Includes the ability for educators to unsubmit and resubmit assessments to support instructional flexibility.
4. Standards-Based Grading & Progress Monitoring
4.1 Standards-Based Grading (SBG) Supports custom proficiency scales, multi-measure scoring, and manual overrides aligned to district grading policies.
4.2 State Standards Integration All assessments and assignments can be aligned to Common Core State Standards, state-specific standards frameworks, and other applicable academic standards.
4.3 Performance Reporting Real-time performance reports at the standard level for students, teachers, administrators, and families.
4.4 SIS-Compatible Report Cards Exports report card data in formats compatible with SIS ingestion.
5. MTSS & Whole-Child Support
5.1 Student Profile Hub A holistic student view combining academic, behavioral, attendance, and intervention data.
5.2 Intervention Planning & Monitoring Tracks Tier I–III interventions, progress monitoring, and support documentation.
5.3 Linking Support Staff to Efficacy System must support linking para professionals to student groups and reporting on instructional impact.
5.4 Cohort Comparison & Growth Analysis Create longitudinal student cohorts (e.g., new vs. returning low performers) to analyze growth, tier movement, and efficacy of supports.
6. Accountability Reporting
6.1 State Accountability Framework Support Alignment to state department of education K-12 reporting requirements including:
State assessment data visualization
Subgroup performance analysis (EL/SPED/504/ED)
Growth and proficiency tracking
6.2 Customizable Accountability Dashboards AI-supported executive dashboards for predicting outcomes and identifying risk areas.
6.3 State-Specific Configuration Allows configuration of exports, metrics, and dashboards based on state-specific requirements. Customization is included at no additional cost.
7. Family & Student Engagement
7.1 Student Portal Provides access to current academic progress, feedback, and goals.
7.2 Parent Portal Secure, read-only access for families to view attendance, behavior, assessment results, and standards mastery.
7.3 Unlimited Support Access Includes unlimited live chat support for educators and families. On-demand webinars, help center articles, and one-on-one assistance are included in subscription.
8. Privacy, Security & Support
8.1 Regulatory Compliance Meets or exceeds FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and applicable state student data privacy requirements.
8.2 Privacy Agreements Vendor will execute and comply with applicable State Student Data Privacy Agreements (SDPAs) and relevant data-sharing policies.
8.3 Security Practices Includes encryption at rest/in transit, audit logging, role-based access, and compliance with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), workstation, and mobile hardening policies.
8.4 Onboarding & Training Includes white-glove implementation support, data migration, training for educators and admins, and no-cost customization of onboarding deliverables.