Real-time Standards-based Performance Monitoring

SANTA CLARA , CA - October 1, 2007 - The newly released 1.3 upgrade to Provost Systems' Marks product helps teachers affect instruction by monitoring student proficiency levels based upon the alignment of online course content to state standards. In addition to improved user interfaces and a greater selection of default reports, Provost Marks is optimized to work seamlessly within Blackboard Learning System 7.x.

Value Add for Blackboard Users

Provost Marks is a solution which creates, maps and manages standards which integrates seamlessly with Blackboard. Aligning measurable standards to curriculum allows online programs to proactively manage student performance and surpass regulatory academic requirements. The interactive reports and graphical alerts help the teachers, staff, and students proactively manage the interventions. Schools can efficiently manage ever changing standards requirements issued by federal and state agencies. Curriculum designers can adjust for gaps in the curriculum and instruction. Teachers can spend more time on instruction rather than spending valuable class time on test prep and the administration of external third party standardized tests. Most importantly students can receive individualized instruction based upon their own targeted indicators.

Provost Marks Server

Provost Marks manages standards and their alignment to your school's curriculum based on federal, state, and local requirements. Curriculum staff can map performance indicators to specific course assessment areas, such as test questions, assignments, and exams. When a student attempts these gradable items, Provost Marks automatically gathers the student attempt information from Blackboard and creates an intervention alert based upon pre-defined triggers. The teacher and advisor can then work with the student to take corrective actions. The entire process between the student and teacher can be managed through Blackboard or Provost Marks interface. Teachers can now monitor student proficiency levels across all standards within a particular course. Not only does Marks help schools report satisfactory instructional design, but it also helps teachers provide more focused instruction to students in need by taking advantage of real-time information.

About Provost Systems

Provost Systems offers integrated suite software designed specifically for virtual schools. Working with some of the leading schools in the country, Provost Systems developed a comprehensive, user-friendly solution to manage day-to-day administrative and academic operations. With a commitment to enhancing online education for educators, administrators and, most importantly, students, Provost Systems' web-based platform creates a seamless experience.

With the combination of Provost System's on-demand software suite and proprietary online curriculum, Provost Academy is a turn-key solution to establish a virtual school in 30 days. For more information, visit www.provostsystems.com.

Contact
Jennifer Taylor
jtaylor@provostsystems.com
(412)-414-5808

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