What is the EPR?
Accessing the EPR
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Tier II
FAQs
VPN
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The Elementary Progress Report (EPR) is an online version of the paper copy of the progress report that has been used in the previous years. The electronic version is being implemented in the fall of 2008 for students in grades 1st-5th.
Go to the internet, and type http://wpsportal in the address bar. Click on Services in the left hand menu. Click on the Student Services link on the left. Scroll down and click on the Elementary Progress Report link or click here for a direct link.
- How do you determine what goes in the Tier 2 box? Is the Tier 2 box a cumulative grade that should be averaged? When marking the Tier 2 box, the code assigned should represent your comfort level with the student’s performance at the end of the nine weeks of Tier 2 instruction (this is a snapshot) on the individual skills taught. The Tier 2 box marking is NOT a measure of overall competence (core instruction which represents the whole photo album) of the student’s performance in math or reading.
- Where is the best place to store all the data that will defend our Tier 2 grade? This depends on individual teachers’ recording of student information/data. Many have used their grade book, individual student folders or see example Tier 2 instruction/grouping planning forms shown in training. It is important to record data on student progress so we are able to back up our instructional decisions if ever needed.
- Do we write comments about Tier for parents and future teachers? Yes, if needed.
- Are parents going to get information on what the markings for Tier II mean? For example the old report card had the rubric for fluency and explanation about reading levels etc.? What about the back page from the progress report in the past? A hard copy of the forms on the back of the previous progress report will be provided for teachers to hand out to parents for the first nine weeks. They will be available electronically for teachers to print off for any new students after the first nine weeks.
- At what point will this EPR help teachers decide whether or not to begin a green form on a student? In the past, GEST forms were based on whether or not the student had a "needs improvement" anywhere on the report card. Now, are you saying the Gest form is whether or not they have an "intervention" marked on tier 2? When do you fill out the green Intervention Strategy card? If after nine weeks of Tier 2 instruction, the teacher’s comfort level is such that they give the student an “Intervention” marking in the Tier 2 box for either math and/or reading a green Gest form should be started for the student. The Gest form could be started sooner if needed … use your professional judgment based on other diagnostic tools.
- During Tier time is it appropriate to be working on 1 indicator but change the activities to fit the skill levels of your students; intervention, practice and enrichment? Not always, but this may be appropriate based on core instructional skills taught and the levels of student response to the instruction. Tier 2 is NOT just an extension of the core instructional time and targeted indicators. It is small group instruction on specific skills for specific students.
FAQs
When can teachers start entering information?
When eSIS is fully functioning, the progress reports will be ready for data entry
Is there a window of time to complete entering data for a progress report?
Yes. All quarterly data must be entered by the end of that quarter.
Can teachers access and/or enter information any time during the quarter?Yes. Teachers may want to add reports, verify student entry, check previous reports, or provide data for students planning on transferring.
What might be appropriate times to enter data?
Team time, PD, and Teacher work days. Data may be entered at home through VPN – however, not highly recommended due to slow processing.
Can I access the EPR from home?
Yes. You must have VPN set up on your PC at home. (See section on VPN for details.) VPN does not work on Macintosh computers.
Who has access to add reports for students?
Classroom teachers attached to eSIS - Teachers who are job sharing should consult with their eSIS clerical support to find out which name is attached to eSIS.
Who has access to enter data/comments for students?
*Classroom teachers, Music, P.E., Art teachers, Building Principals - All other teachers must provide data to the classroom teacher.
*Teachers who are job sharing should consult with their clerical support to see who is attached to the official class roster.
Do teachers have to input attendance?
No. Attendance is automatically generated through eSIS.
Do teachers have the ability to change data entered at any time?
IF a mistake has been made, any data entered may be modified by clicking the edit report button. Parents should receive an updated version when a correction has been made.
When will teachers need to create reports?
New reports need to be created only one time a year at the beginning of the year of when a new student from outside the district enrolls. Classroom teachers must create a new report for each student on their roster by the beginning of the 6th week of school to accommodate specials teachers.
Are teachers responsible for adding their class roster to the progress reports?
No. All class rosters are generated through eSIS.
If a teacher has a new student entering their classroom, who enters their information for the progress report?
*In-district: student information will follow the student through eSIS. Teachers will not need to add a new report.
*Out-of-district: student information will be entered through eSIS. Teachers will need to add a new report.
If a student enters my class two days before the quarter ends, will the previous teacher be able to access that student’s records and enter their data?
No. However, it is still the previous teacher’s responsibility to provide a hard copy of documentation for that student’s progress.
How quickly will student reports transfer if a student moves in-district?
The day after eSIS information is entered for the new student, their report will transfer. eSIS updates information nightly.
What should a teacher do if the attendance reported on a student’s EPR is incorrect?
All attendance for the EPR is generated through eSIS. Work with your building clerical support to correct errors.
Can teachers enter data and use this as a mid-term report?
No. There is not a way to distinguish this report as a mid-term report. This specific report should only be given to parents quarterly.
Does the EPR replace the need for quarterly progress reports?
The EPR is the child’s quarterly progress report. It only replaces the NCR form that has been used in the past. The online printed PDF will closely resemble the previous progress report. The only changes are to the Tier 2 and attendance boxes.
Is it possible to connect the EPR to an electronic grade book? No.
What should I do if the server is down? Call the help desk at 973-HELP.
Should teachers continue to fill out exit cards?
Exit card procedure has not changed.
Will I lose information if the computer crashes in the middle of entering data? Yes, if you haven’t clicked “Save.”
Will the online system timeout? Yes, the EPR is a secure site and will timeout after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Has the EPR been translated into other languages?
Yes, the EPR hardcopy is available from the print shop for both Spanish and Vietnamese. Translated electronic copies are not available.
What support will the district offer for printers, paper, ink, and toner?
The district will be providing one box of paper to each building for the 2008-2009 school year.
Can teachers print the EPR from home?
Teachers can print the EPR from their home computer if they choose; however, it is recommended that you print the EPR from your school site. (The district will not provide reimbursement for printing supplies utilized in your home).
Will parents have on-line access to the EPR/student grades?
No. The EPR is not a grade book and does not contain student’s individual scores for assignments.
Can the EPR be sent electronically to parents to save on paper?
No.
WEB VPN is a secure private communication tunnel that allows any computer to be connected to the district’s network. The VPN process will allow you to access the EPR from home.To access the complete VPN Guide visit the MIS Portal by clicking here.
- For assistance with technical problems, contact the Help Desk at 3-HELP.
- For assistance with the understanding how to use the EPR, contact the Instructional Technology Department at 3-4455. Ask for Marcia Jeans, Velma Davis or Jenny Gridley.
- For assistance with curriculum issues and Tier II questions, contact Learning Services at 3-4571.
