NextPath platform enhances student data management for improved interventions

The Waunakee Community School District (WCSD) Curriculum Committee meeting on February 24, 2025, focused on the introduction of NextPath, a new platform for organizing student data. Committee members Amy and her colleague presented information about NextPath, which will play a crucial role in managing student assessments and interventions as the school year progresses.

NextPath consolidates data from various sources, including assessment vendors and the Infinite Campus system, as well as direct inputs from staff. This platform replaces Educlimber, the previous data management tool used by the district. Notably, the founders of NextPath are the same individuals who originally developed Educlimber before selling it to larger companies. After a decade, they returned to the education technology sector, launching NextPath two years ago with enhancements based on their earlier experiences.

The committee emphasized that more detailed information regarding student data and intervention strategies will be shared in the spring, as the district approaches the end of the academic year. This transition to NextPath is expected to improve the management of student data and support the district's educational goals.

Overall, the introduction of NextPath marks a significant step in the WCSD's efforts to enhance data organization and student support as they prepare for upcoming assessments and interventions.