Clear View into Early Learning
Edsby recognizes the unique teaching and assessment methods required for younger children in K-6 education. The platform provides educators with a clear view into early learning by allowing them to record students' progress with photos, videos, and documents that showcase concept mastery and development. This evidence is shared with teachers and parents in various formats and is even used during report card time to inform teachers' feedback.
Subjective Performance Indicators
Unlike traditional grading systems, Edsby caters to younger students with subjective performance indicators. These indicators use colored differentiations like blue for excellent, green for good, yellow for satisfactory, and red for needs improvement. This system helps communicate a child's progress against federal or local standards in a more relatable and understandable manner.
Support for Team Teaching
Recognizing the prevalence of team teaching in early education, Edsby's platform is designed to support multiple teachers. Through features like Panorama, all educators in a school can access a student's progress information, fostering collaboration and ensuring all teachers are aligned in supporting students' success.
Parental Involvement and Communication
Edsby places significant emphasis on parental involvement in a child's education. The platform ensures easy communication with parents, providing them with a daily overview of their child's activities and progress. Parents can view photos, videos, lesson plans, and journals to stay connected with their child's learning journey.
Efficient Management and Unique Privileges
Edsby simplifies administrative tasks for teachers by automatically updating contact information for students and parents. The platform offers unique privileges for parents, granting them access to confidential student information, parent-teacher conference scheduling, and approval workflows for activities like field trips. This streamlined approach enhances communication and collaboration between teachers and parents.
Versatile Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling
Edsby's feature for parent-teacher conference scheduling serves as a centralized system for setting dates and times, aligning with the district's scheduling preferences. This ensures efficient coordination between parents and teachers, enhancing the overall communication and involvement of parents in their child's education.
Comprehensive Support for Parents
Edsby offers a single app for parents to stay connected with all their children's academic activities, regardless of the number of children or schools involved. Parents can access attendance records, academic achievements, and communication with school staff through this convenient and user-friendly platform.