Considerations when Comparing SchooLinks and Naviance
Evolution of College and Career Readiness Technology
Naviance was once a pioneer that helped define college and career readiness standards, however, shifts in legislation and expectations have required districts to re-evaluate their priorities for student postsecondary planning. This is why SchooLinks was created - to meet the needs of today's students and help districts achieve their strategic initiatives with a modern solution. It’s no wonder that districts nationwide have decided to leave Naviance and choose SchooLinks as an upgrade to their existing college and career readiness solution. If you don’t believe us, see what our clients have to say!
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Why SchooLinks
instead of Naviance?
Unified Workflows that Save Staff and Students Time
SchooLinks was built to ensure data naturally flows across all college and career readiness components.
- For example, SchooLinks’ PLPs are designed to work cohesively with all activities across the platform.
- SchooLinks data is not siloed within one component of the platform.
- Student college and career readiness activities flow automatically into the PLP, reporting, student case files, and more.
Intentional and Actionable Reporting
Our ability to report on your district's strategic initiatives and state mandates makes us unique.
- Easily report on scope and sequence completion without the need for exporting data into spreadsheets or manually configuring reports.
- Key Readiness Indicators and PLP data are easily accessible no matter what role you serve in your school district to make meaningful interactions and support students.
- You can see real-time reports on the essential data using scope and sequence solutions and tracking state CCR mandates.
Enhanced Work-Based Learning Programming
While Naviance’s tools can input single events or opportunities, SchooLinks goes the extra mile to use WBL to promote department collaboration for improved communication and matching students with industry partners.
- SchooLinks WBL includes the expansive industry partnership database to improve your district’s network with local and regional businesses to provide more opportunities to your students.
- Allow students to securely connect with Industry Partners via Mentor Videos
- Using the Industry Partnership tools within SchooLinks will bridge the gap between classroom experience and the workforce.
Improved Graduation Rates
More states are beginning to see the importance of planning in middle school to help students start collecting high school credits sooner.
- SchooLinks provides more flexibility and functionality to meet your course planning needs.
- SchooLinks has created a 6-year course planner, and Naviance is only able to support a 4-year academic plan.
- SchooLinks offers a configuration page dedicated to the management of the complexities of career pathways, endorsements, and graduation plans.
Successful Alumni Outreach
Gaining feedback from alumni is a constant struggle; with SchooLinks, your students will have access to the platform forever (regardless of your district's use).
- As a SchooLinks district, you can connect with graduates through custom surveys to gain insights into their experiences.
- Reporting on postsecondary outcomes is now easier with alumni outreach and verification of college enrollment and completion with NSC.
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