Empowering Schools with a Culture of Data & Insight
Supported by ConnectEd Solutions
Program Contacts
Lisa Miller & Michael Eckert
ConnectEd Solutions
lisa.e.miller@hcesc.org
michael.eckert@hcesc.org
Hands-On Support for School Districts
ConnectEd Solutions represents a transformative, service-first approach to educational data management.
Through comprehensive onboarding, coaching, and partnership, we help districts move from fragmented data to unified insight, building capacity, confidence, and sustainable data culture.
Our mission is simple: bridge the gap between where districts are in their data journey and where they aspire to be.
Coaching from Data Experts
Each district partnership is supported by a dedicated ConnectEd Solutions team made up of: data specialists, implementation & instructional coaches, and cultural facilitators who provide personalized coaching and guided implementation.
In partnership with each district, we advance a culture of data-informed decision-making through collaborative data culture transformation, designing and implementing dashboards, reporting tools, and systems aligned to measurable goals and growth priorities.
Fully Integrated Framework
Our comprehensive system includes:
Packaged
Dashboard &
Reporting Suites
Attendance, assessment,
enrollment, grades, Ohio State Tests, discipline, schedules, Student Rosters, Teacher Rosters and student profile report.
Additional
Specialized
Applications
For MTSS, RIMP , gifted,
graduation, and regulatory
compliance.
Data
Interoperability
Standards
Ensuring accurate, unified student records.
Comprehensive
Training, Coaching,
& Support
Aligning people, processes, and technology to build lasting data confidence across staff.
Addresses the Core Components of Data Culture
| 01. | INTEROPERABILITY Seamless data flow across systems. |
| 02. | VISIBILITY Real-time insights through customized dashboards. |
| 03. | USABILITY Staff confidence in interpreting and applying data. |
| 04. | CULTURE Shared norms and collaboration grounded in transparency. |
| 05. | SUSTAINABILITY Governance and processes that endure over time. |
Why Data Culture Matters
Studies from the U.S. Department of Education and the Data Quality Campaign consistently show that:
A proactive data culture doesn’t just improve compliance or efficiency, it creates the conditions for student-centered improvement.
ConnectEd Solutions Consortium
The ConnectEd Solutions Consortium will bring together district partners, ESC collaborators, and data leaders to learn, share, and co-create solutions that advance each district’s data culture evolution. This community of practice will foster open dialogue and shared learning around topics such as:
Building sustainable systems for data interoperability.
Embedding data-informed decision-making into daily practice.
Aligning technology with culture to support aspirational goals.
Measuring impact and celebrating progress along the data journey.
Through the Consortium, members engage in ongoing conversations and joint problem-solving sessions that accelerate collective growth and continuous improvement. Together, we evolve toward a shared vision: empowered districts where data drives outcomes for every learner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ConnectEd Solutions just a dashboard system?
No. Our service-first model focuses on transforming organizational culture, not just technology. Dashboards are one piece of a larger ecosystem that includes training, coaching, and governance support.
What makes ConnectEd Solutions different from other vendors?
While traditional providers deliver tools, ConnectEd Solutions partners with districts to create lasting change. We help establish habits of inquiry, reflection, and shared accountability that persist long after implementation.
How is success measured?
Our success metrics include user adoption, decision frequency, intervention response time, and measurable student outcome improvement.
Can other ESCs or ITCs participate?
Yes. ConnectEd Solutions is built for scalable collaboration across ESCs, ITCs, and district partners statewide.
What size or type of district benefits most from ConnectEd Solutions?
We work with districts of all sizes—from small rural systems to large urban ones. The common thread is a commitment to busing data more intentionally. Whether you’re beginning your data journey or scaling a mature system, our framework adapts to your readiness level.
What does implementation actually look like?
Every district starts with a readiness and data culture assessment conversaton to establish a baseline. Implementation always includes hands-on coaching and feedback loops to ensure data becomes part of daily decision-making, not just reporting.
How long before we start seeing impact?
Most partners begin to see meaningful insights within the first 2 weeks, as key data sources are integrated and initial dashboards go live. Cultural transformation happens over time, but user adoption, confidence, and collaboration tend to rise quickly once staff see clear, relevant information in front of them supported by cooperatively designed, strategic implementation plan.
