Chicago Chooses Chancery.CHICAGO -- Chancery and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Team to Implement District-Wide Student Information System in Nation's Third Largest School District -- Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools, commonly abbreviated as CPS by local residents and politicians, is a school district that controls over 600 public elementary and high schools in Chicago, Illinois. -- 430,000 Students, 45,000 Staff, 600 Schools. Chancery Software announced today they have finalized a ten-year agreement with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to provide a district-wide Student Information System (SIS). Over the next three years, Chancery SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. (TM), a web-based, centralized, Student Management Solution will be implemented, in a partnership with IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest business and technology services provider. It is the fastest growing part of IBM, with over 190,000 professionals serving customers in more than 160 countries. , in over 600 schools and administrative offices in the district. Identified as the Student Information Replacement Project or "SIRP SIRP Signal Regulatory Protein SIRP Spherically Invariant Random Process SIRP Sugar Industry Reform Programme (Australia) SIRP Supreme Invoking Ritual of the Pentagram (Sacred Fraternity of the Cross) ," CPS believes the system will set a new standard for school districts across the country. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. CPS CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Arne Duncan Arne Duncan (born 11-6-1964) is an American education administrator and basketball player who is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools. Duncan attended the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. , "The new system will replace the current repository of student records, enhance teachers' instructional capabilities, make administrative processes faster and more efficient, and provide valuable technological support to every strategy of the CPS Education Plan." Our overarching goal, said Duncan, is "to make CPS the premiere urban school district in the country." Said Chancery CEO, Paul Kellenberger, "We look forward to working closely with the CPS team on this major implementation. Chancery's proven record of raising standards will continue with the SIRP project. I believe the core partnership of Chancery, CPS, and IBM will set an unbeatable model for SIS implementations in the K12 education market for years to come." The new SIS will give teachers and administrators the latest technological advances supporting education. Added Kellenberger, "The CPS team's vision and goals, knowledge of their district's needs, and technical capabilities will be significant factors in ensuring the success of this project." The new Student Management Solution will continue to store student records but will be much more dynamic than simply an information repository An information repository is an easy to deploy secondary tier of data storage that can comprise multiple, networked data storage technologies running on diverse operating systems, where data that no longer needs to be in primary storage is protected, classified according to captured . Chancery SMS will introduce new functionality for the district, including: --Integration to a new instructional management system including a standards-driven curriculum and instructional management system, benchmark assessment administration and a comprehensive lesson planner --Web-based Gradebook that allows teachers to easily work online or offline --Real-time progress reporting --Standardized testing benchmarks --Integration of a new automated Individualized Education Program In the United States an Individualized Education Program, commonly referred to as an IEP, is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In Canada an equivalent document is called an Individual Education Plan. (IEP IEP In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Irish Punt. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) component for children with special needs --After-school program for English Language Learners --Early Childhood Education --Managing special programs enrollment eligibility --Parent portal to allow families to track their child's information and progress --Streamlined enrollment, registration, scheduling, grade reporting and attendance modules About Chancery Chancery Software is the leading provider of Student Information Systems for K-12 schools, districts, and states. Chancery solutions offer accurate real-time information on more than thirteen million students to one million educators every day. Built to address the challenges faced by today's districts and states, Chancery's student management solutions are uniquely aligned to meet local, state, and federal accountability and reporting requirements. With 20 years of industry firsts and 18,000 installations customized to meet the needs and budgets of diverse schools and districts throughout North America, Chancery is the educational community's most trusted and proven partner. About CPS Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States, supporting nearly 430,000 students, over 45,000 staff members, and operating 600 schools. CPS is the second largest employer in Illinois. About IBM IBM is one of the largest providers worldwide in the field of information technology (hardware, software and services). The company employs approximately 310,000 people worldwide and is active in more than 160 countries. IBM and its partners provide their clients with a complete range of products in advanced information technology: from hardware and software through services and complex application solutions through to outsourcing projects and training facilities. |
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