Databus Issue
Volume: 2007 Issue: 3
09/17/2007President's Message
Carl Fong 09/17/2007Summer¡¯s here and the theme for this issue is ¡°data management. more..
Best Practices
Phil Scrivano 09/17/2007When I first started bringing Internet resources into the educational setting, we used public addresses statically assigned to each computer. more..
The Importance of Data Security
Linda Sharp 09/17/2007Schools are information-rich environments and data is critical as we conduct day-to-day operations. more..
Student Performance Data and the Era of Accountability
Alan Grulich 09/17/2007In our era of accountability, data is everywhere. more..
Consolidate, Integrate, Interoperate
Stephen Choi 09/17/2007At San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) we focus on creating and maintaining learning environments that encourage each student to develop his/her intellectual, social, and personal qualities in order to participate fully in an interconnected community—be it local or global. more..
A Success Story: Poway’s “TIM”
Charlie Garten 09/17/2007Eight years ago when Ray Wilson, the new director of assessment entered my office with an eight-inch thick, three-ring binder under his arm, I said, “Nice doorstop. more..
Finding and Using Electronic Learning Assessment Resources to Inform Instructional Decisions
John Cradler 09/17/2007In the last 20 years, technology has emerged as a useful and necessary tool enabling educators to access, interpret and apply student data to plan and inform instructional decisions. more..
IN MEMORIAM
09/17/2007Charlie passed away on July 3, 2007 after living with and mostly transcending leukemia for 21 years. more..
Forensic Focus
Andrew Prestage 09/17/2007SECRETS This paragraph contains a cloaked message. more..
E-rate Update
Fred Brakeman 09/17/2007Recently a second Microsoft settlement was announced and letters were sent to state and local government entities in California notifying them of their share of the $70-million class-action settlement resolving certain anti-trust-claims against Microsoft Corporation. more..
Member Profile
Lisa Kopochinski 09/17/2007DataBus: What is your title and responsibilities at the Hesperia Unified School District? Where is Hesperia located? DM: I’m the director of information technology. more..

