Educational Data & Technology Consulting

Managing educational data and technology requires specialized knowledge, attention to detail, and an understanding of how school systems operate. Davis Education Consulting assists schools and districts with maintaining student information systems, completing reporting requirements, improving data quality, troubleshooting technical challenges, and developing more efficient operational processes. We provide both hands-on technical assistance and higher-level consultation, depending on the needs of the organization.

CALPADS & State Reporting

Assistance with California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reporting and related state responsibilities. Support is available for recurring reporting, temporary staffing needs, and specific challenges.

  • CALPADS Fall 1 and Fall 2 reporting support

  • End-of-Year reporting, including EOY 1 and EOY 2

  • Data validation and error resolution

  • Student enrollment and program data verification

  • Course and staff data reporting

  • Reporting deadline preparation

  • CBEDS-ORA and other state reporting

  • Federal reporting, including Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)

  • Training and guidance for district reporting staff

Student Information System Support

Operational and technical support for Aeries, PowerSchool, and School Pathways.

  • Data maintenance and cleanup

  • System configuration assistance

  • Student enrollment and scheduling data

  • Troubleshooting and issue resolution

  • Data imports and exports

  • Custom queries and reports

  • Data verification and reconciliation

  • Third-party applications and integrations

  • Staff training and procedural documentation

Data Analysis & Reporting

Helping educational organizations turn complex information into useful, understandable reports.

  • Custom reporting

  • Data validation and quality assurance

  • Student achievement and assessment analysis

  • Enrollment and attendance analysis

  • Data reconciliation

  • Spreadsheet and dashboard development

  • Data visualization

  • Reporting process documentation

Automation & Process Improvement

Reducing repetitive administrative tasks and improving operational efficiency.

  • Automated data validation

  • Reporting workflow improvements

  • Spreadsheet automation

  • Python and SQL-based solutions

  • Data processing and cleanup

  • Workflow analysis

  • Documentation and staff training

  • Process standardization

Temporary & Ongoing Operational Support

Flexible assistance for organizations that need additional expertise or staffing capacity.

  • Temporary CALPADS coordination

  • SIS operational assistance

  • Data technician responsibilities

  • Reporting project support

  • Staff transition assistance

  • Short-term assignments

  • Ongoing part-time technical support

  • Training and mentorship for existing staff

Need help with educational data or technology?

Contact us to discuss your organization’s needs and explore available consulting support.