1. Understanding the easyCBM Implementation Process November 1-2, 2011 Presenter: Darrell L. Lee darrell.lee@hmhpub.com Senior Account Manager, easyCBM 2011 User Conference

2. easyCBM Implementation So, what is the process? HMH/Riverside receives and processes customer easyCBM orders. Customer is sent a welcome letter and implementation guides. Kick-off meetings are scheduled with school district. Purpose: 1.) To introduce key HMH and district staff members 2.) To determine the specific needs of the district-i.e. training, technical considerations, etc. 3.) To familiarize the district with the easyCBM Implementation Process

3. easyCBM Implementation easyCBM Training DI (Data Integration) Training: 1.) one-hour web session for IT staff 2.) shows customers how to load their own data files 3.) URL and admin access provided to district easyCBM Basic Training: 1.) provides in-depth overview of the easyCBM site 2.)two-hour web training 3.)conducted by a Riverside trainer Professional Development: 1.)one-day, onsite training 2.) focuses on district’s Response To Intervention programs

4. easyCBM DI Simplified Create easyCBM website 1 Load user data 2 Configur e system settings 3 Begin Benchmark testing and Progress monitoring 4

5. easyCBM Implementation URL and Admin Set-up Riverside’s Technical Support sets up district’s easyCBM website: Suggested format: –http://[District Identifier].[State Abbr].easycbm.com –e.g.- http://detroitusd.mi.easycbm.com easyCBM Account Manager notifies district when their website is active. District can begin benchmark testing and progress monitoring.

6. easyCBM Implementation Data File Requirements Districts must have the ability to load data into easyCBM. easyCBM uses the Comma-Separated Values (.csv) file format. Districts will need to import 3 data files into easyCBM: 1.Users (Teachers) 2.Students 3.Teacher-Student associations NOTE: Files must be loaded in this order!

7. easyCBM Implementation HMH/Riverside Support Team Account Management Shows districts how to load user data into easyCBM Provides ongoing assistance with districts throughout the school year Handles renewals Customer Service Processes easyCBM orders Bills customers RPC Support Establishes easyCBM URL and administrator access Provides technical support to customers

8. easyCBM Implementation Q & A