Educational Service Units 3 & 6

Educational Service Units (ESUs) in Nebraska play a crucial role in supporting school districts with streamlined services and centralized contracts. Located in Milford, ESU 6 assists 16 districts and ESU 3, the largest in the state, supports approximately 86,000 students.

Challenge

Rostering was a major headache for Nebraskan ESUs. Keeping data consistent across many school districts was both complicated and time-consuming. Students also had trouble accessing digital resources because they needed multiple credentials for different apps. Schools faced challenges ensuring secure access to apps that didn't have multi-factor authentication. These issues delayed resource availability and compromised security.

Solution

ClassLink solved login issues with LaunchPad, offering secure single sign-on (SSO) access even for apps without built-in multi-factor authentication. Educational Technology Specialist Chris Nieveen praises LaunchPad, saying, "ClassLink has given us the protection we've needed on some of these systems and peace of mind."

Roster Server automated the rostering process, ensuring students could access resources from day one. OneSync streamlined account management with regular syncing. Chief Information Officer Bill Pulte appreciates that "with OneSync, we don't have to worry about an account being missed" due to human error. Additionally, Analytics provided actionable insights into app usage, helping districts evaluate ROI and optimize resource allocation.

Results

With ClassLink, students can access digital tools seamlessly and securely. Automated rostering ensures resources are ready on day one, while robust security measures protect sensitive data. Analytics empowers districts to make informed decisions about resource investments. The ESUs also praise ClassLink's responsive Help Desk, which provides outstanding support. Together, these improvements enable these Nebraska ESUs to deliver efficient and secure technology solutions to their schools.

ClassLink is driving success in Nebraska. Students access digital tools seamlessly and securely. Automated rostering ensures resources are ready on day one, while robust security measures protect sensitive data. Analytics empower districts to make smart resource investments. Nebraska ESUs now provide efficient and secure technology solutions to their schools.