ED-TECH UTILIZES "A I" FOR SAFE SCHOOLS & KEEPING STUDENTS ON TRACK FOR SUCCESS!
Risk Mitigation Stops school violence
Utilizing AI, Machine Learning & Behavioral Science & Data-Driven training to Stop School Violence!
THREAT ASSESSMENT utilizing AI and Machine Learning, monitored by Behavioral Science-- is a best practice for preventing targeted school violence. The US Secret Service's National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has found that with school attacks, specifically - students display a variety of observable concerning behaviors as they escalate toward violence....whether it's cyberbullying, humiliation, fear, bullying, intimidation, cruelty, teasing, annoying behavior, isolation, sadness...etc). For example, when students or parents report incidents of bullying, AI recognizes the issue and alerts school staff while providing critical documentation that drives conflict resolution.
Our strategic approach is based upon NTAC's evidence practice and actively engages parents and students utilizing their smartphones in over 130 languages. Parents and teachers know when a student is having a bad day, and administrators should know first hand about incidents of bullying, victimization, harassment, and students who are most often tied to school violence and disruption. Parents and students are able to communicate with schools utilizing something they have in common....their smartphones!
Simply put, smartphones are utilized to spark empathetic communication from chatbots, nudges, and 2-way texts that actively engage parents, students, and school staff in providing robust interventions and supports for students experiencing distress, thereby intervening with and de-escalating situations before they become violent.
We collaborate with schools to closely examine the existing threat assessment policy and utilize ongoing data derived from our technology platform to achieve the primary objective of ensuring that "real-time" threat assessments are not conducted to administer discipline or to introduce students into the criminal justice system. While these responses may be necessary at times, especially in situations involving explicit threats, violence, or weapons,... the primary objective of conducting an ongoing RISK MITIGATION THREAT ASSESSMENT should be providing a student with help and working to ensure positive outcomes for the student and school community.
By responding in real time to parents, teachers' and students' specific questions about school safety, chatbots can free up time for teachers and administrators to offer deeper, more substantive data-driven support 24/7!
PARENT POWER + AI = GRADE LEVEL SUCCESS!
Taking Action To Help Classroom Teachers Improve Student Proficiency
Superintendents, School Boards, and Teachers across America agree that a responsive educational system must be built on rigorous standards that drive instruction and holds students and schools accountable.
Across the nation, The ED-TECH Group Inc. has designed educational accountability systems utilizing innovative technologies, supported by site-based "data-driven" professional development, that enabled teachers to visualize the degree to which students are able to demonstrate grade-level proficiency aligned to standards. We have provided Common Core Standards Training and Educational Accountability Professional Services for school districts and State Departments of Education in over 47 states, Bermuda, Guam, and Ghana.
The ED-TECH Group Inc. helps school districts, universities, state departments of education, federal agencies, and corporations solve complex business issues that mitigate risk and increase student accountability and return on investment. We have provided education accountability management services and technology-based accountability systems since 1986.
Our unique ability to use data to drive student performance and teaching excellence have correlated to increases in student achievement, instructional management, and data management. In today's changing environment, high-performing school districts manage district-wide performance and success by using data and technology to increase achievement and return on investment. Our team has recently launched our Virtual IT Stackable Credential Workforce Certification Program to close the digital divide in underserved communities.
HELPING SCHOOLS & PARENTS MITIGATE SCHOOL VIOLENCE RISK
ED-TECH Mitigates the Risk of School Violence with Smartphone Technology in over 130 Languages!
When we create grade level success for each student, we keep them out of "THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE!"
OUR DATA DRIVEN STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL SUPPORTS THE VIRTUAL IT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM & CLASSROOM TEACHERS AS IT DRIVES STUDENT PROFICIENCY
OUR PROGRAMS ARE "GAME CHANGERS"
PAST PERFORMANCE (partial list)
INDIANA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The ED-TECH Group was awarded the contract from the Indiana State Board of Education to provide consulting services while serving as the technical advisor, critical thought partner and advocate for leading the vision, focus, and unified direction for the successful implementation of a Transformation Zone Model within the Gary City Public Schools (GCPS). The contract provides strategic direction for the development and planning processes of Indiana state approved model for The Innovation Network School Agreement and Transformation Zone.
NATIONAL COMMON CORE STANDARDS
The ED-TECH Group, Inc. successfully led the contract for the national rollout of Common Core Standards school districts in 47 states throughout the United States, Bermuda, and Guam under contract with collaborative Learning and the Center for College and Career Readiness.
RHODE ISLAND STATE DEPARTMENT HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SAIC & The ED-TECH Group were awarded a contract from the Rhode Island State Department of Health and Human Services for the design and implementation of "ASK RHODY", the first KIHOSK for elderly citizens for easy, community based access to state, federal, and local HHS services.
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
GMRI awarded a sub-contract to the ED-TECH Group to support the U.S. Department of Education' National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The contract included support for network management of NAEP - and the facilitation of information between the US Department of Education, school districts, and stakeholders for ongoing evaluation of program monitoring and success.
VIRGINIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. Spinelli, President / Founder of The ED-TECH Group, Inc. has an inherent belief in the educability of all children, especially those in underserved communities. When youth PreK-24 are engaged in STEM activities, each one becomes a gifted student as their proficiency in science, technology, mathematics, and science has a direct impact of academic performance in school and school attendance. We engage parents and the community in the process, and provide STEM labs for siblings so that parents are free to engage in learning with their children.
CHARTER SCHOOL REFORM
The ED-TECH GROUP SERVED as a technical advisor, facilitator, critical thought partner, and advocate for providing vision, focus, and unified direction for the re-accreditation and transformation of The Benjamin Banneker (STEAM) Academy, supported by on-site professional development for students, teachers, parents, and the administration, state communication of results.
Won a 5-Year Grant from the Virginia Department of Health and Human Services / Norfolk Department of
The ED-TECH GROUP opened the first school for Information Technology & Workforce Training for court involved youth at The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. The collaboration engages Juvenile Court judges, the Department of Probation & Parole, Health & Human Services, and e-learning on ACHIEVE3000 for improving student proficiency in reading and mathematics.