Overview

LiteracyPro’s Shannon Stangis will present this two-part training, which is an overview of how to use LACES, the management information system (MIS), for your student, class, and staff data.

Part 1: The first session focuses on navigation and data entry for the primary data elements associated with students, such as intake, assessment, enrollment, and attendance, as well as class creation, staff intake, and a brief overview of searches and reports.

Part 2: Following a question and answer period to review any questions from the Beginner LACES Training Part 1, this session will review exit follow-up procedures for exited students, exclusions to NRS participation, scheduled services, periods of participation, and a deeper dive into the NRS Tables, searches, and reports.

Note:  You will register only once for this two-part training. You must be able to attend both sessions:

  • October 20:  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
  • October 23: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • Staff members new to LACES who have little to no experience adding data elements into the system
  • Staff members who would like a refresher on data entry into LACES
Description

LACES sessions will be held online using GoToMeeting. Ruzica Banovic will send you the link several days before the training date, so please be sure the address you enter in your registration is accurate.

To ensure that Shannon has enough time to answer questions, a maximum of 30 people may attend this trainingIf this session is full, you may register for the second offering on September 17 (Part 1) and September 18 (Part 2).

If you have any questions, please contact sstangis@literacypro.com.

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Part 1: Navigate the LACES system
  • Part 1: Add new students, classes, and staff
  • Part 1: Add student data elements such as assessments, enrollments, and hours
  • Part 1: Create and close classes
  • Part 1: Know how to access help and technical support for LACES
  • Part 2: Generate NRS Tables
  • Part 2: Understand measurable skills gains and follow-up outcome entry procedures and searches
  • Part 2: Utilize exceptions such as Exclusions and Scheduled Services
  • Part 2: Understand Periods of Participation
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Prerequisites

Basic understanding of software functionality; basic understanding of adult education and state requirements. Completing Part 1 is a prerequisite for attending Part 2.

Date
10/20/2020 - 1:00 pm to 10/20/2020 - 3:00 pm
Location

Online
United States

PD Team
SABES Program Support PD Team - LACES
Topic Area
LACES