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Participants are required to meet the following expectations:

Participation Expectations

Rate all students in participating schools three times per year using the DESSA-mini and DESSA conditional assessment for students who score as Need for Instruction on the DESSA-mini.

If using the DESSA-HSE SSR in addition to the DESSA or on its own, all students schoolwide will complete a self-assessment three times per year. If using along with the DESSA-HSE, the same rating windows will be used.

Respond to two Implementation Surveys in the fall and spring (district and school SEL leaders).

Participate in two Success Check-Ins with Aperture to reflect on implementation highlights and challenges and share participation experiences with other participating districts.

Share student-level data with the state; this data is protected in the same manner as Connecticut’s SBAC and SAT data to aid in identifying and providing specific supports and resources to the participating districts. The CSDE’s statewide contract includes all requisite data privacy protections for districts to use the platform; no separate district-level contract is necessary 

Student Ratings

Rate all students in participating schools three times per year using the DESSA-mini and DESSA conditional assessment for students who score as Need for Instruction on the DESSA-mini.

If using the DESSA-HSE SSR in addition to the DESSA or on its own, all students schoolwide will complete a self-assessment three times per year. If using along with the DESSA-HSE, the same rating windows will be used.

Active Participation

Respond to two Implementation Surveys in the fall and spring (district and school SEL leaders).

Participate in two Success Check-Ins with Aperture to reflect on implementation highlights and challenges and share participation experiences with other participating districts.

Data Sharing

Share student-level data with the state; this data is protected in the same manner as Connecticut’s SBAC and SAT data to aid in identifying and providing specific supports and resources to the participating districts. The CSDE’s statewide contract includes all requisite data privacy protections for districts to use the platform; no separate district-level contract is necessary 

  • Student Ratings

  • Rate all students in participating schools three times per year using the DESSA-mini and DESSA conditional assessment for students who score as Need for Instruction on the DESSA-mini.

    If using the DESSA-HSE SSR in addition to the DESSA or on its own, all students schoolwide will complete a self-assessment three times per year. If using along with the DESSA-HSE, the same rating windows will be used.

  • Active Participation

  • Respond to two Implementation Surveys in the fall and spring (district and school SEL leaders).

    Participate in two Success Check-Ins with Aperture to reflect on implementation highlights and challenges and share participation experiences with other participating districts.

  • Data Sharing

  • Share student-level data with the state; this data is protected in the same manner as Connecticut’s SBAC and SAT data to aid in identifying and providing specific supports and resources to the participating districts. The CSDE’s statewide contract includes all requisite data privacy protections for districts to use the platform; no separate district-level contract is necessary 

Rate all students in participating schools three times per year using the DESSA-mini and DESSA conditional assessment for students who score as Need for Instruction on the DESSA-mini.

If using the DESSA-HSE SSR in addition to the DESSA or on its own, all students schoolwide will complete a self-assessment three times per year. If using along with the DESSA-HSE, the same rating windows will be used.

Respond to two Implementation Surveys in the fall and spring (district and school SEL leaders).

Participate in two Success Check-Ins with Aperture to reflect on implementation highlights and challenges and share participation experiences with other participating districts.

Share student-level data with the state; this data is protected in the same manner as Connecticut’s SBAC and SAT data to aid in identifying and providing specific supports and resources to the participating districts. The CSDE’s statewide contract includes all requisite data privacy protections for districts to use the platform; no separate district-level contract is necessary 

Student Ratings
Active Participation
Data Sharing

Rate all students in participating schools three times per year using the DESSA-mini and DESSA conditional assessment for students who score as Need for Instruction on the DESSA-mini.

If using the DESSA-HSE SSR in addition to the DESSA or on its own, all students schoolwide will complete a self-assessment three times per year. If using along with the DESSA-HSE, the same rating windows will be used.

Respond to two Implementation Surveys in the fall and spring (district and school SEL leaders).

Participate in two Success Check-Ins with Aperture to reflect on implementation highlights and challenges and share participation experiences with other participating districts.

Share student-level data with the state; this data is protected in the same manner as Connecticut’s SBAC and SAT data to aid in identifying and providing specific supports and resources to the participating districts. The CSDE’s statewide contract includes all requisite data privacy protections for districts to use the platform; no separate district-level contract is necessary

Key Activities Timeline

See timeline below for
System Setup/Refresh
August/September
Training (Essentials Course Section 1)
August/September (new staff only)
1st Rating Period
October/November
Implementation Survey #1
November/December
2nd Rating Period
February/March
Training (Essentials Course Section 2)
Flexible (new staff only)
Success Check In #1
April
Implementation Survey #2
April/May
3rd Rating Period
May/June
Success Check In #2
June

FAQ

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For additional social-emotional learning information from Connecticut’s State Department of Education go to:

 Connecticut State Department of Education’s social-emotional learning website

Support Portal
Support Portal offers a variety of resources and information that may be helpful during the implementation process. The following are some key resources to help you get started. 
Getting Started
Training

Program Administrators, Site Leaders, and Educators should complete training in the Aperture System Academy before the first rating period. Log in to the Aperture System and click Academy to find the appropriate training for your needs.  Best practice is for district and school leaders to complete training before educators in order to provide support to educators as they begin to learn about the system.

Here are the full descriptions of all the learning opportunities for District Leaders, School Leaders, and Educators:

23-24 Aperture System Training for District and School Leaders Descriptions

23-24 Aperture System Training for Educators Descriptions

Implementation
Curriculum Crosswalks & State Standards Alignment
Sample DESSA Forms
Parent Resources

Information for Parents and Guardians 

Who To Contact?

Need help with your automated roster integrations? Email the Aperture Data Team at datateam@apertureed.com 

Need to submit a technical support ticket? Email support@apertureed.com 

Need guidance and consultation about your implementation? Reach out to your Aperture Success Team Member: 

Need to connect with a CSDE team member? Reach out to:

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