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Quick Start Guide: Getting Started with ChalkTalk Administration πŸ‘‘

Welcome, Admin! πŸ‘‹ This quick start guide covers the essentials for managing ChalkTalk in your school or district, from logging in to understanding reports.

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Written by Asma Khatut
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In This Article:


Part 1: ChalkTalk Overview πŸ’‘

ChalkTalk provides daily, adaptive lesson plans for HS ELA & Math, aligned to key curricula (SAT, ACT, etc.) and proven to show growth on state tests. Each lesson includes teacher materials and personalized student practice.

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Part 2: Login & Requesting Access πŸ”‘


Part 3: Platform Navigation Tour 🧭

Upon logging in, you'll see your Admin Dashboard. Watch this video for a full tour of managing users, content, and reports!


Part 4: Monitoring Your Implementation Phases πŸ“Š

Your implementation typically follows these phases:

  1. Placement Phase: Teachers log in & administer the placement exam. (Goal: All students complete it).

  2. Learning Phase: Teachers and students actively use ChalkTalk. (Goal: Teachers follow the pacing guide).

  3. Exit Phase: Teachers administer the exit exam. (Goal: All students complete it).

  4. Review Phase: Teachers target specific skills before the official exam.


Part 5: Understanding Your Reports (Admin Dashboard) πŸ“„

The Admin Dashboard is your central hub for data! Key downloadable reports include:

  • Placement Phase Report: Tracks test completion rates by school/teacher.

  • Login Phase Report: Monitors teacher logins (goal: 3+ logins in the first 2 weeks).

  • Activity Phase Report: Tracks teacher activity against pacing guide goals.

  • Skill Level Report (from Dashboard): Shows student skill progression over time.

(Refer to the full "District Admin Dashboard: A Complete Guide" article for more details on using these reports!)


Part 6: Testimonials & Impact Studies ✨

See how ChalkTalk makes a difference! Check out teacher testimonials and data-driven impact studies.

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Here's how we did at Hillsborough

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It doesn't stop here! Check all our impact studies here


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