Recent updates
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Benchmark and CBM
Updated onArticleIn order to administer a CBM in ion, a CBM must be added to the Creating an assessmentby an ion admin.
Knowledge Base User's Manual Assessment Management
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Managing Assessments in the Dictionary
Updated onArticleOnce an assessment has been uploaded and mapped into ion, it can be managed in Data > Assessments > Assessment Dictionary
Managing Assessments can include the following:
- Adding assessments to the dictionary
- Adding fields to select in the Data Wall Builder
- Hiding Assessments from the Data Wall Builder
- Allowing User Entry to manually enter scores for assessments
- Setting up Testing Windows
- Editing Assessment Strands to include fields to select in the Data Wall Builder
- Creating Master Color Bands
- Adding a Calculation to the assessment
- Creating Benchmark / CBM Tests
Knowledge Base User's Manual Assessment Management
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Data Wall Assessment Entry
Updated onArticleData Wall Assessment entry allows staff to enter student scores directly into ion.
Knowledge Base User's Manual Assessment Management
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SIS Settings
Updated onArticleThe items in SIS Settings are optional, depending on the district's usage of ion. In this section, we will focus on
(1) School Areas
(2) Calendars
(3) Attendance Codes
(4) Language Codes
Knowledge Base User's Manual Administrative Management (District Admin)
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Managing User Security in ion
Updated onArticleDuring implementation, all staff are imported as teachers and staff can view students on their rosters. Since not all staff have students, and some staff work in more than one building, districts need to set up permissions for staff to view schools, students, and information according to specific roles. The roles that ion provides to all users are these:
(1) Teacher
(2) Administrator
(3) Interventionist
(4) District Administrator
More roles can be created.
Permission settings can vary according to each role.
Knowledge Base User's Manual Administrative Management (District Admin)
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Introduction
Updated onArticleMost administrative tasks in ion must be completed by a user with the "District Administrator" role. To learn more about granting this role, please see the "Creating District Administrative Users" section. Those with access will see this section in the main menu.
Knowledge Base User's Manual Administrative Management (District Admin)
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Customer Success, Training, Support and Development
Updated onArticleWelcome to the ion family! Our team is ready to assist you with your new software system. After implementation, you will be working mainly with three branches of our company:
Customer Success - Our customer success team will meet with your team on a regular basis.
Training - Our training team is ready to train your staff.
Support and Development - Our Support and Development Teams work together to continuously improve the software experience.
Knowledge Base User's Manual Getting Started
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Basic Bootcamp Overview
Updated onArticleYour ion package allows several hours of personalized training for you and your team. Here are a few online basics that compliment our training. To learn more, view our user's manual on Data Walls and Student Profile.
Knowledge Base User's Manual Getting Started
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Homepage Overview
Updated onArticleWelcome to ion. A quick overview of the homepage will provide some important navigation tips. See below.
Knowledge Base User's Manual Getting Started
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End of Year Tasks to Prepare for the New School Year
Updated onArticleFor optimal performance, there are several tasks to perform before adding information for a new school year:
(1) Activate the New School Year - required
(2) Perform Bulk Operations Procedure - required
(3) Manage Assessments - best practice is maintenance each year, but not required
(4) Review Security - Roles, Permissions, Teams - required
Knowledge Base User's Manual Administrative Management (District Admin)