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District expands use of Panorama data platform and adds Solara AI tool to support individualized instruction
Summary
Curriculum staff described deeper Panorama integration for multi-tiered supports, use of Solara AI to generate lesson scaffolds, and plans to brief the full board and provide materials to families and staff.
Newberg and Large City School District curriculum leaders told the committee on Sept. 10 that they are expanding use of the Panorama student-data platform across grades and piloting an AI attachment called Solara to help teachers plan differentiated lessons.
Why it matters: Staff said Panorama aggregates academic and socioemotional indicators in one place, enabling personalized learning and clearer supports for students who are behind or need more challenge.
Assistant Superintendent Alicia Soto said the district "reintroduced Panorama" for English teachers and added Solara, which she described as "an AI attachment...that helps teachers create lesson plans" and generate individualized guidance for students. She explained Solara can level texts and scaffold materials so students with lower readability rates can participate meaningfully in grade-level discussions while still preparing for state exams.
Directors and staff praised the platform's integration work. Director Michael Jernigan was called the district'wide "go to guru" on Panorama, and committee members credited technology lead Joe McGrath for difficult system integrations. "Panorama has done that" (consolidating data in one place), a director said, and staff described plans to present the platform to the full board and develop a web library of presentations and materials for families.
Discussion vs. decision: The committee discussed training, administrative rollout, and parent-facing materials but did not take formal action. Staff said they will prepare a short board presentation (possible October meeting) and create an online library so families can view videos and presentations about Panorama and its use.
Unspecified details: The transcript did not include procurement or contract details for Solara, data-privacy specifics, or timelines for full districtwide deployment. The committee also did not quantify costs or vendor contract terms at this meeting.
Next steps: Staff will prepare a board overview presentation and continue administrator and teacher training; additional administrative meetings and parent-facing resources were proposed.
