Below is the Iowa specific back-to-school checklist for the new school year. These tasks are specifically for Iowa schools to help with the transition into the new year in the FastBridge system. The FastBridge system has an integrated To-Do List, however, the tasks in that list are designed for national customers and many tasks are not permitted for Iowa users.
Summer
Task |
Resources |
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| Required |
Review system requirements with your district tech team
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System Requirements |
| Recommended |
Refresh your knowledge about Iowa processes for Fastbridge
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Beware the dragons! A newbie (& veteran) guide to system and process differences for Iowa |
| Recommended |
Review information about new releases in the FastBridge system for the new year |
and July 28th email from Illuminate about PM Enhancements coming in September 2022
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Before Staff Returns
Task |
Resources |
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Required |
Select your default assessments in CASA (School Principal). |
Iowa Default Assessments |
| Required |
Student Information System updates (work with your SIS data entry manager)
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Quick Start: Access to Student Success and Fastbridge for LEA Users
Iowa: How the Automated Roster Process Works
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| Required |
Identify new teachers/staff
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Quick Start: Access to Student Success and Fastbridge for LEA Users |
| Recommended |
Reset teacher certifications on assessments for the new year and prompt staff to re-certify
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Assessment Certification Management and Resetting |
| Recommended |
Set up district progress monitoring calendar for the year
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Configuring the District's Progress Monitoring Calendar - District Managers |
Before Students Return
Task |
Resources |
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| Required | Plan for the Fall screening window | Iowa: Planning for the Screening Window |
| Required |
Create progress monitoring plans for students in need |
Iowa Create PM Instructions |
| Required | Create intervention plans or intervention plan groups in Panorama Student Success | Create and Manage Interventions in Student Success |
| Recommended |
Prompt teachers to check rosters in FastBridge
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Iowa Roster and Student Data Management |
| Recommended |
Communicate important information to staff and administration. Suggested topics:
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| Recommended |
Assign student passwords, if using student logins for some measures. |
Setting Up Student Login Access |
Questions?
Submit a support request in FastBridge or by emailing help@fastbridge.org (which also creates a support request). Don't forget to include specific details! Do not use the chat feature or phone support number through FastBridge, as your Iowa support team is not available via those methods.