Pasadena ISD Case Study

How does RaaWee K12 Solutions save time and integrate with SIS for real-time data at Pasadena ISD?

Jamie Burt, Director, Student Services, Pasadena Independent School District TX

PROFILE  |  Pasadena ISD, TX

Total students

55,000

Total schools

65

Student Information System

Skyward

Pasadena ISD

Jamie Burt is especially pleased with her RaaWee K12 experience.

Yes, Pasadena ISD has achieved incredible results with RaaWee K12 Solutions, including an improvement in Average Daily Attendance close to 1% and a reduction in chronic absenteeism by more than 20%. Access to real-time data for interventions management and attendance tracking is truly helpful in implementing strategies against chronic absenteeism and truancy prevention, especially in a large district. Jamie explains the true value and benefits of using such a system: “Real-time data and the fact that [CEO] Saleem [Qazi] has worked with us and met every need of our district—expanded the number of users for a particular feature and has adapted/ created many reports based on our needs,” she adds. The advantages and real benefits to using a solution solely dedicated to truancy and dropout prevention do not go unnoticed. Jamie describes them as such: “The real-time data is a game changer—and the ability to track the interventions provided.” The system provides ease compared to how it used to be: “Before,” says Jamie, “we had to work with our programmers to self-create everything we needed for truancy prevention.”

Incredible Results

Having access to real-time data for interventions management and attendance tracking is truly helpful in implementing strategies against chronic absenteeism and truancy prevention, especially in a large district. But have they really recently seen an improvement in Average Daily Attendance close to 1% and reduced chronic absenteeism by more than 20%? Is that even correct? “Yes,” says Jamie, explaining the true value and benefits of using such a system: “Real-time data and the fact that [CEO] Saleem [Qazi] has worked with us and met every need of our district—expanded the number of users for a particular feature and has adapted/ created many reports based on our needs,” she adds. The advantages and real benefits to using a solution solely dedicated to truancy and dropout prevention do not go unnoticed. Jamie describes them as such: “The real-time data is a game changer—and the ability to track the interventions provided.” But the real difference comes in the ease the system provides, especially compared to how it used to be: “Before,” says Jamie, “we had to work with our programmers to self-create everything we needed for truancy prevention.” 

‘Go for it!’ 

Jamie’s advice for a district leader in similar shoes, grappling with what to do regarding issues of chronic absenteeism and truancy, and worse—dropouts? She had this to say regarding selection and use of the RaaWee K12 Solution: “Go for it! Saleem and RaaWee exceeds expectations in customer service! TDPS is a real time saver, thanks to its ability to work with our SIS and provide the real-time data,” she adds. “The action boards of TDPS has made it much easier for all campus stakeholders, since they can easily identify which students need attention in the attendance area,” says Jamie. “Working with Saleem has been an awesome experience,” she emphasizes. “It is refreshing to work with a technology vendor that will truly listen to your needs and meet your expectations. He is genuinely kind and makes you feel like he truly is concerned with your success.” 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 How does RaaWee K12 integrate with our existing Student Information System (SIS) to help with truancy prevention?

The RaaWee K12 Truancy and Dropout Prevention System (TDPS) integrates with existing SIS platforms, such as Skyward used by Pasadena ISD. This integration allows for nightly uploads of student absences, enabling automated processes like generating 3-day warning letters and providing various reports.

2 What kind of real-time data does RaaWee K12 provide for managing attendance interventions?

RaaWee K12 provides real-time data that is crucial for intervention management and attendance tracking. This data helps districts like Pasadena ISD implement strategies against chronic absenteeism and truancy prevention, and also allows for the tracking of provided interventions.

3 What results has Pasadena ISD seen in combating chronic absenteeism and improving attendance using RaaWee K12?

Pasadena ISD reported significant improvements, including a nearly 1% increase in Average Daily Attendance and a reduction in chronic absenteeism by more than 20%. These results were attributed to the system's real-time data and its ability to meet the district's specific needs.

4 How does RaaWee K12 simplify the process of truancy prevention compared to manual methods?

Jamie Burt from Pasadena ISD noted that RaaWee K12 simplified processes that previously required programmers to self-create everything for truancy prevention. The system's ability to automate tasks like generating warning letters and providing comprehensive reports makes it a significant time-saver.