The Research and Data Department manages student information systems, assessments, surveys, reports, and enrollment for new students. The five priorities below detail our work along with a list of resources available to students, staff, and community.
Ensuring students are on track to graduate
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Infinite Campus, our student information system stores important student information such as course completion, attendance, and grades
- Data and reports are prepared for teachers, site leaders, and district leaders to ensure programs are supporting student needs
Informing teaching and learning
- Assessing student learning and providing reports to teachers and site leaders helps evaluate and plan what students are learning in classrooms
- Using data helps teachers review the effectiveness of their instructional practice in their classroom
Ensuring students and their families are informed
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The Research and Data Department manages the parent/family messaging system for schools and the district
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Parents are able to view their children’s grades and attendance through the new Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Listening to the needs of our students, staff, and community
Improving planning and decision making
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In Natomas Unified School District we use the Cycle of Continuous Learning and Improvement to guide our progress over time. In 2017, Natomas created The Next 5 Strategic Plan to chart the next 5 years of progress and improvement in the district. We also created the District Progress Report, a tool to see how Natomas is doing along the way to achieve our district goals.
Department Contact:
Nhou Her, Administrative Assistant (916) 567-5459
Rachelle Cypher, Director
Miriam Searby, Coordinator III
K. Cha, Acting Coordinator III
Carolyn Spahr, Research and Data Analyst II
Michelle Jett, Research and Data Analyst III
Adriana Vasquez, Research and Data Analyst II
M. Hayes, Student Information Systems Specialist
Alma Weekley, English Learner Program Data Analyst
Sarbdip Thandi, Office Specialist III
