Aperture Education is the leading provider of solutions that identify student strengths, promote well-being, and improve academic outcomes. We are the foundation you have been searching for to transform student learning.
Unlike our competitors that offer reactive climate surveys, the Aperture System proactively identifies and provides immediate and actionable support for at-risk students before student well-being, academic learning, and school climate begin to deteriorate.
Schools using the DESSA see increased academic mastery, higher attendance, greater course completion, fewer disciplinary referrals, and more!
The DESSA is one of the only 100% strength-based assessments, which means it focuses on student assets rather than deficits. This builds student confidence and fosters learning engagement while encouraging teachers to view students through a positive lens.
The Aperture System provides data-driven tools for determining student needs, tracking progress, and reporting to stakeholders. Our DESSA-mini and DESSA are trusted by thousands of schools for universal screening, student tiering, progress monitoring, intervention tracking, and framework alignment.
The DESSA-mini universal screener requires only 1 minute per student and the in-depth DESSA assessment requires only 5-8 minutes per student. This makes these solutions highly scalable.
The DESSA-mini is the only screener to meet universal criteria set forth by the World Health Organization and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The DESSA meets or exceeds standards put forth by the American Educational Research Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education (AERA, 2014).
With Aperture, you can access your SEL data and rating period progress the moment the data is entered by your educators and students. There is no waiting for third-party data entry and results.
The DESSA was intentionally designed to minimize assessment bias through design characteristics, statistical procedures, and educator training. We create solutions that cultivate supportive and affirming student environments.
Proactively identify in 60 seconds and with 95% accuracy which students need additional support rather than relying on negative student behavioral indicators. This proactive approach means fewer out-of-class suspensions and a reduction in repeat instruction.
The DESSA-mini is the only screener to meet universal criteria set forth by the World Health Organization.
This comprehensive assessment is the top solution for proactively addressing student needs, improving academic outcomes, and cultivating a positive school climate. This approach empowers at-risk students, promotes resilience, and builds positive relationships in the classroom.
The Aperture System makes data analysis simple and fast so that you and your staff can focus on what matters - supporting students. Our reports are simple and interactive, displaying immediate and real-time data so that you know where each student stands and what actions should be taken.
The DESSA provides student progress monitoring and outcomes measurement at every level.
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Dr. Michael Mallery, District Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning, Windsor Public Schools