eduCLIMBER #1

Dear Staff,

We are excited to announce that Austin Public Schools will be implementing eduCLIMBER from Renaissance Learning Inc. as our new data warehousing solution starting in the 2025-2026 school year!

Why are we switching from Viewpoint to eduCLIMBER ?

Austin Public Schools has long been a state-wide leader in utilizing data to inform decisions. As one of the initial districts to start warehousing and visualizing student data, APS has been a 20-year partner with ViewPoint® Data Warehouse from cmERDC and while our relationship with the Viewpoint team has remained strong during this tenure, Renaissance Learning Inc. announced recently that is has acquired the Viewpoint Data Warehouse from cmERDC. With this acquisition, Viewpoint as we know it will be discontinued June 30, 2025.

Austin Public Schools is committed to providing staff and students the best tools possible to inform instruction and learning. Information Services has been constantly reviewing data warehousing solutions annually to keep us in alignment with our district strategic priorities to support our MTSS efforts and maintain fiscal responsibility. eduCLIMBER has been a effective and efficient solution that we have had interest in for a couple of years. With Viewpoint being acquired by Renaissance Learning Inc. and our existing relationship with Renaissance Learning Inc. for district assessment programs, including both STAR and FASTBridge assessments, we are extremely excited to bring eduCLIMBER into the APS ecosystem.

What is eduCLIMBER ?
eduCLIMBER is a powerful, user-friendly data platform that brings together academic, attendance, behavioral, and social-emotional data in one centralized system. It allows educators to visualize trends, monitor student progress, and make data-driven decisions to support every learner.

How Will eduCLIMBER Support Our MTSS Efforts?

• Streamlined Data Access: Quickly view academic, attendance, behavioral data to gain a complete picture of each student.
• Efficient Progress Monitoring: Track interventions and student growth with easy-to-use tools, ensuring timely support.
• Data-Driven Collaboration: Enhance team discussions with visual reports and dashboards that highlight student needs and successes.
• Informed Decision-Making: Use real-time data to drive instruction, interventions, and resource allocation across all tiers.

eduCLIMBER will help us strengthen our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by simplifying how we analyze data and improving our ability to respond proactively to student needs.

Next Steps:

• Information Services is currently in process with integration efforts and eduCLIMBER onboarding work.
• We will provide training sessions and resources leading up to the launch to ensure a smooth transition.
• Stay tuned for updates on timelines, training opportunities, and how eduCLIMBER will integrate into your daily workflow.

For more information about eduCLIMBER: https://www.renaissance.com/products/educlimber/

We’re excited about the potential of eduCLIMBER to enhance our data practices and positively impact student success. Thank you for your continued dedication to our students!

Educationally,
Corey Haugen
Director of Information Services
Austin Public Schools