OnCourse Systems for Education

When it comes to curbing chronic absenteeism, you can’t fix what you can’t see.

It’s a challenge to spot the warning signs soon enough to act. That’s what Early Warning Systems are for.

They don’t replace the relationships educators build—but they give you the chance to step in sooner. These tools flag patterns after just a few missed days, alert staff, and track whether support is working.

Does your district have that visibility yet?

Tyra Smith Starkey shares her thoughts and a quick look at OnCourse’s Early Warning System in the blog in the comments.

Is family engagement top of mind for you right now? The OnCourse Connect app makes it easy for guardians to stay in the loop

It’s the mobile version of our Student Information System (SIS) portal, so families can check grades, assignments, and more—anytime, anywhere.

Want to encourage more downloads and logins from guardians? Here are a few tips:

1. Save these graphics below and share them on your social media channels.

2. Feature the app in your welcome packets, newsletters, and on your website.

3. Share the "Guardian and Student Guide to the OnCourse Connect App" (link in comments).

By promoting the OnCourse Connect app now, you can ensure your families are connected and engaged from day one.

Put on your🕵️‍♀️ detective's cap for this . Investigate potential duplicate student records before they create a bigger mystery across your schools. Closely examine similar records in your SIS, merge records, and exclude when necessary with Duplicate Detection.

🚨 Reminder for Tech Directors & SIS Admins — now is the perfect time for an integration checkup! If you've added any new or changed any existing vendors, apps, or edtech tools recently, make sure those APIs, SFTP connections, and rostering syncs are in place before school starts.

✅ Clean data
✅ Fewer support tickets

Don't wait ‘til Day 1 to find out something’s not connected.

Learn how Aquaus Kelly maximizes the potential of Grade Book to leverage both quantitative and qualitative data, support tiered interventions, and enhance teaching practices. He’ll also share how his grading approach and thoughtful communication with students and parents have improved student outcomes. Register in the News & Updates section of your OnCourse home page.

Next Thursday, join Wadeen to see the latest features and updates!

New time savers for your schools:
🔍 Speedy student locator in OnCourse SIS
📝 Print assessments
📁 Explore enhancements in I&RS and 504 reporting
👩‍💻 Efficiently manage out-of-district attendance.

Start the school year with these updates and more. To register, head to the OnCourse News & Updates 📰 dashboard on your home screen.

NJSLA scores dropped. Do your teachers have an easy way to see scores for their incoming students? If not, DM us to learn about how OnCourse Multiple Measures can help.