DOVER, N.H., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Measured Progress has greatly enhanced its assessment and data management capabilities with the recent acquisition of Datawise, Inc. Datawise provides support for all aspects of assessment automation and data management.
Datawise's MEASURES tool provides a comprehensive, Web-based solution that integrates with district student information systems to deliver real-time test administration and reporting. MEASURES is designed to support school districts' assessment programs by allowing for online item and test development, use of test items stored in item banks, plain paper scanning for immediate reporting of assessment results, and data analysis and interactive reporting. Datawise also provides ongoing support services to its clients.
Measured Progress will use MEASURES as a platform to deliver assessment content to districts. In addition, professional development training will be integrated within the tool to enhance teachers' ability to use assessment data to improve teaching and learning.
"This alliance brings together the technology districts need to deliver and manage assessments and the research, expertise, content resources, and professional development leadership Measured Progress has offered at the state level for more than 25 years," said Datawise founder DeAnna Gallagher. Led by Gallagher, Datawise will continue to serve its extensive list of clients from its Redding, California headquarters.
"This acquisition reflects both the strength and quality of Datawise systems and our recognition that the two companies' values are extremely well aligned," said Measured Progress President Martin Borg. According to Borg, that strong alignment is especially valuable as Measured Progress works to help educators to meet the challenges of Race to the Top and the common-core standards movement, as well as the explosive growth of new technology.
"This is the direction in which education is moving. We are doing everything we can to ensure that Measured Progress has the best possible tools and systems to help schools and districts attain their goals."
Measured Progress is a Dover, New Hampshire-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to student learning and improving instruction in the standards-based classroom. Since 1983, Measured Progress has successfully partnered with more than half of the states across the nation in support of programs that have affected millions of students. The organization develops state- and district-level assessments and is the nation's leading provider of alternate assessment for students with cognitive disabilities. In addition, Measured Progress offers professional development services and products that assist educators in creating and using assessment to measure student achievement and improve instruction. www.measuredprogress.org
Datawise is a Redding, California-based company that empowers educators by offering access to meaningful data. Datawise specializes in all aspects of assessment automation and data management. Its MEASURES tools is a complete assessment management system that enables teachers to create their own tests or build from an item bank, giving them the option of plain paper, online, or clicker delivery. Datawise works in hundreds of districts, integrating with districts' student information systems. www.datawise-ed.com
SOURCE Measured Progress
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