Andover Public Schools

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Industry
PreK–12
Enrollment
6000
Region
Northeast

Andover Public Schools

School/District Logo
Industry
PreK–12
Enrollment
6000
Region
Northeast
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Digital Transformation for a 1:1 District

Andover Public Schools, located in Andover, MA, serves 6,700 students. The district transitioned to a 1:1 environment and sought a solution to enhance access to digital learning resources, improve rostering, and streamline workflows for both students and staff. 

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Challenge
Challenge

The Search for a Flexible, Secure Solution

After piloting Clever for nearly two years, Andover recognized the need for a more secure, efficient, and flexible solution to manage access to digital resources. Teachers and students struggled with limited access to files, and the previous solution did not offer the needed customization. The district needed a sustainable system to ensure individual-level access, file sharing across devices, and faster rostering without the hassle of password resets or complex processes.

Solution
Solution

ClassLink Powers Andover's Digital Transformation

Andover adopted ClassLink to address these challenges. With ClassLink’s single sign-on, users can access 84 applications and resources with one click. The district appreciated the ease of adding or assigning applications to user groups, and ClassLink's Roster Server allowed for secure, accurate, and quick roster updates using the IMS Global OneRoster® data standard. My Files offered round-the-clock access to network files, and seamless navigation between drives improved user workflows. The transition has reduced password resets and saved time for both teachers and administrators. ClassLink provided a centralized platform that improved overall access to learning resources and administrative oversight. According to Barbara Najarian, "ClassLink addressed our issues related to access, downsized the number of password reset inquiries, and gave us the tools to see how much our resources are actually being used."

Joanne Najarian
Sr. Engagement Director at ClassLink
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Andover Public Schools

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Andover Public School District Returns Instructional Time to Classrooms

The Challenge

Andover Public Schools piloted Clever for nearly two years before searching for a new solution. They recognized that with a full digital overhaul, came the necessity to provide a faster, more secure way for their students and teachers to access learning resources. They also needed the flexibility to assign resources at an individual-level and provide file access from anywhere on any device. The district needed a sustainable solution that would  address all of these needs .

Choosing ClassLink

Andover Public Schools was impressed with ClassLink’s ease of use, both for end-users and admins.  Being able to quickly add/assign applications per user group was key. Andover appreciated the flexibility to give access to district individuals on sabbatical or maternity leave. The district valued ClassLink Roster Server, for its ability to quickly and securely deliver their class rosters using a common data standard. In addition to instant access to applications and a vast improvement to rostering, ClassLink enabled everyone in the district to access what they needed from anywhere, including the ability to access network files and folders 24/7/365 via MyFiles. The ability to seamlessly navigate between drives dramatically improved workflow for all users.

The Outcome

Since launching their ClassLink in August 2017, Andover has connected 84 applications. The ability to offer their library of resources in a central location with one-click access means admins have a reduced workload of password resets, teachers save time in the classroom, and students spend more time learning. At the same time, project leaders are able to verify that all user groups are leveraging ClassLink to access their resources and files throughout the day. As a result, teachers and students are pleased with how simple things have become, and administrators are confident that their resources are used as they intended.

“I use ClassLink every single day. The analytics has shown us that we have people using ClassLink on the weekends! For that, I am thrilled.”

Joanne Najarian
ClassLink