Metrics FAQ

Genesis Early Warning Metrics – FAQs

What is the Genesis Early Warning Metrics module?

The Genesis Early Warning Metrics module helps schools identify students who may be at risk of dropping out or not progressing to the next level of schooling by monitoring key performance indicators.

What indicators are used in Early Warning Metrics?

The module uses the ABC Early Warning framework:

• Attendance
• Behavior
• Course Work (Classwork)

What is the Early Warning Dashboard?

The Early Warning Dashboard displays Attendance, Behavior, and Classwork data in separate tabs. Each tab contains configurable metric panels that show early warning indicators.

Can I choose which panels appear on the dashboard?

Yes. Each dashboard tab includes a Show Widgets button that allows you to select which metric panels are displayed.

Can the dashboard be filtered?

Yes. All dashboard tabs can be filtered by School and School Year.

What information is shown on the Attendance tab?

The Attendance tab displays Absentee Rates and Missed Class Time. Data can be sorted by grade level, counselor, gender, race, ML (Multi-Lingual) status, and gifted status.

What information is shown on the Behavior tab?

The Behavior tab displays Behavior Incidents and Actions, with sorting options such as grade level, race, ML status, and gifted status.

What does the Class tab show?

The Class tab displays Projected Final Grades for ELA and Math courses.

How are projected final grades calculated?

If a course already has a final grade, that grade is used. If a student is enrolled in multiple courses, grades are averaged evenly.

What is the Assessment Dashboard?

The Assessment Dashboard provides a centralized location to view NJSLA assessment scores for students.

How do I set up assessment data for the dashboard?

Go to Metrics > Setup > Assessment Scores and map Genesis exams to NJSLA exams. Score ranges can be edited under Metrics > Setup > Data Range Sets.

What are Enrollment Metrics?

Enrollment Metrics display district and school enrollment data, including attendance percentage and enrollment breakdowns by race, grade, gender, and category.

What is the Student Detail page?

The Student Detail page allows you to combine multiple indicators and filters to generate a list of students who meet selected criteria.

Can I search using multiple indicators?

Yes. Multiple indicators can be selected at the same time. Results will include only students who meet all selected criteria.

What information appears in search results?

Search results include indicator statuses along with student demographic information such as gender, race, ML status, IEP status, and free/reduced lunch eligibility.

What is the Results Summary?

The Results Summary shows a percentage breakdown of how students in the search results fall into each indicator range, allowing for comparison across metrics.

What are Student Intervention Tiers?

Intervention Tiers represent levels of support assigned to students. Users can manually assign tiers and record notes explaining the placement.

Are intervention tiers configurable?

You can configure a set of rules for each of the Tiers that will be used to sort and assign students to Intervention Tiers.

Where can I view a student’s tier history?

Click the student’s name and navigate to Student Data > Metrics > Tiers to view the full tier history.

What happens when I click a chart or graph?

Clicking a data range within a chart drills down to the Student Detail page and displays the students in that category.

Can indicator data ranges be customized?

Yes. Indicator data ranges can be edited under Metrics > Setup by selecting Edit Ranges.