Understanding the easyCBM Implementation Process

November 1-2, 2011

Presenter: Darrell L. Leedarrell.lee@hmhpub.comSenior Account Manager, easyCBM

2011 User Conference

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So, what is the process?

• HMH/Riverside receives and processes customer easyCBM orders.

• Customer is sent a welcome letter and implementation guides.

• Kick-off meetings are scheduled with school district.Purpose: 1.) To introduce key HMH and district staff members 2.) To determine the specific needs of the district-i.e. training, technical considerations, etc.3.) To familiarize the district with the easyCBM Implementation Process

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easyCBM Training

DI (Data Integration) Training:1.) one-hour web session for IT staff2.) shows customers how to load their own data files3.) URL and admin access provided to district

easyCBM Basic Training:1.) provides in-depth overview of the easyCBM

site2.) two-hour web training 3.) conducted by a Riverside trainer

Professional Development: 1.) one-day, onsite training 2.) focuses on district’s Response To

Intervention programs

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URL and Admin Set-up

• Riverside’s Technical Support sets up district’s easyCBM website:Suggested format:– http://[District Identifier].[State

Abbr].easycbm.com – e.g.-http://detroitusd.mi.easycbm.com

• easyCBM Account Manager notifies district when their website is active.

• District can begin benchmark testing and progress monitoring.

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Data File Requirements

• Districts must have the ability to load data into easyCBM.

• easyCBM uses the Comma-Separated Values (.csv) file format.

• Districts will need to import 3 data files into easyCBM:1. Users (Teachers)2. Students3. Teacher-Student associationsNOTE: Files must be loaded in this order!

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HMH/Riverside Support Team

Account Management• Shows districts how to load user data into

easyCBM• Provides ongoing assistance with districts

throughout the school year• Handles renewalsCustomer Service • Processes easyCBM orders• Bills customersRPC Support • Establishes easyCBM URL and administrator

access• Provides technical support to customers

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Q & A