Access to CanDo Recordkeeping System Expanded
The CanDo online competency tracking software is now available for statewide use. This web-based system offers localities an easy-to-use method of tracking student performance on CTE task/competencies. It provides many additional features, such as by-student and by-class reports. It also can address IEPs and incorporate student assignments.
CanDo can be set up and implemented in any school division, regardless of size. At the direction of the Virginia Department of Education, the CTE Resource Center is available to provide localities the necessary technical support and training for implementing the CanDo system.
There are a few pointers for those school divisions interested in implementing the system this coming school year.
First, engaging the support of your technology department or IT specialists is critical. They should review the hardware and operating system requirements at cando.cteresource.org. The most important information for your technology specialists to know is:
- All software is free and open source.
- The system runs on the Ubuntu Linux operating system.
- The Firefox Web browser is required and must be installed on each user's computer.
Second, you must have access to the required student data. When you are ready to implement CanDo, use the spreadsheets provided on the cando.cteresource.org site to retrieve and format the data.
Additionally, you will want to plan training for your teachers. The Center provides various options for local training, including
- Train-the-Trainer sessions at the CTE Resource Center for local administrators and lead teachers
- do-it-yourself, on-site training via the teacher-training DVD and administrative PowerPoint presentation
- on-site training with Center staff, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The CTE Resource Center is available to assist you throughout this process. Please feel free to contact Glenda Lewis by e-mail or by calling (804) 673-3778 whenever you have questions.
