Case Study: Norwalk Public Schools builds a data-driven culture with Otus

Norwalk Public Schools centralizes data for 11,000 students with Otus

Norwalk Public Schools, a district supporting 11,000 students, faced the challenge of having a cumbersome and non-standardized approach to data analysis. Educators were using disparate spreadsheets and systems to access student information, which made it difficult to get a unified view of student performance and hindered their ability to make timely, data-driven instructional decisions. They partnered with the vendor Otus to implement its all-in-one data and assessment platform to centralize their data sources and foster a data-driven culture.

Otus provided a solution that brought all of the district's student data, including state tests, NWEA, DIBELS, attendance, and grades, into a single, consumable platform. This allowed for seamless evaluation of student performance and more informed decision-making. The implementation evolved to include administering common formative assessments directly within Otus. The result was a significant positive shift in the district's data culture, with educators reporting that data analysis became quicker and more valuable, enabling more personalized support for students and progress toward more equitable outcomes.

Norwalk Public Schools