1. SchoolSite Online: An introduction

2. Session overview SchoolSite Online background What does it do? How is it different? How do I become a user? SchoolSite Online future What has changed? Demonstration of new features SchoolSite Online features “How do I …… ?” Exercises & Feedback

3. What does it do? A web-based GIS data creation and analysis tool Create your district’s data in minutes (new clients) Create schools Geocode students Create attendance areas Analyze your district’s existing data (current clients) Create student reports Create demographic reports Create redistricting plans Create maps of your district

4. How is it different? Installation SchoolSite Desktop Requires ArcGIS installation (ArcView or higher) License server Annual maintenance SchoolSite Online Nothing to installation No ArcGIS software required No license file management

5. How is it different? Functionality SchoolSite Desktop A powerful, fully functional, robust GIS platform Full mapping, redistricting, & projections Excellent performance as a result of local data Limited to only those computers that have it installed and have a valid license SchoolSite Online A lightweight online mapping & analysis tool Basic mapping & redistricting Limited performance since data is streamed live across the internet from multiple sources Can be used on any computer with a browser and network connection

6. How is it different? Type of user SchoolSite Desktop Designed for clients who do their own in-house analysis, redistricting, and projections GIS background is helpful Training is recommended SchoolSite Online Designed as a light-weight, portable viewing and query tool for existing data –Not a replacement for desktop software Built for non-GIS users Help files contain tutorials and how-to scenarios so training is not needed

7. What has changed? Subscription based service Ability to create your own data Select your district from our database of thousands of district boundaries nationwide Edit the boundary if changes are needed Upload an address file for geocoding Split, merge, & assign study areas to schools to create attendance areas Place new school points by clicking on the map

8. How Do I ….. ? Login to SchoolSite Online? Username: demo_user Password: ddp265 Create an attendance boundary map? Close or open a school? Query my student population? Create a demographic report?