“I’m a new principal,” said East Ramapo’s Narelys Pagan, “and I’m new to Educlimber. Our school has a significant population of students with exceptional abilities who are ungraded. This platform connects all our MTSS systems. I’m excited to learn how to use it!”

Ms. Pagan had come to the right place.

EdCamp, a program hosted by the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC) on July 22, was a hands-on day of learning created specifically for users of Educlimber: a data management and collaboration platform that combines academic, behavior, attendance, and intervention records into one system.

“Whether you oversee district-wide initiatives or work directly with students, you'll find opportunities to learn, collaborate and make meaningful progress in your Educlimber system,” said Caroline Calabrese, LHRIC Coordinator, Instructional Technology, in her welcome to the participants.

While her introduction summed up the day’s purpose, Ms. Calabrese’s shirt—reading Summer Camp Chaos Coordinator—summed up the vibe.

Participants gathered around tables sporting whimsical campfire centerpieces for workshops on topics including Using Custom Assessments for Data Collection and Onboarding Teachers to EduClimber. In between sessions, the educators could make lanyard bracelets and custom trail mix, enjoying relaxed time with colleagues, a break from school year pressures, and a supportive opportunity to develop new skills.

Districts from Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Ulster and Suffolk Counties attended EdCamp, many sending teams of administrators, curriculum leaders, data analysts, MTSS coordinators, instructional coaches, interventionists, and classroom teachers to learn together. Because the sessions were led by the same LHRIC and Renaissance/EduClimber coaches who work with districts throughout the year, many of the participants were able to refine their skills with the technology support people they have ongoing relationships with.

The team from Lakeland School District said that they were looking forward to the mentoring and collaborating. “This is a place to ask questions, and it’s critical to leveraging the power of the platform,” said Deanna Hartung, principal at Lincoln-Titus Elementary School.

“We are going to reset and rebuild, and pick and choose what to use EdClimber for,” said Lakeland’s Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Samantha Hirsch. “This time is invaluable!”