See the Big Picture with COMET®

School districts and organizations routinely collect large volumes of data about children and youth in the hopes of supporting their success in the classroom and in life. Then come the challenges, such as how to gather it all together and get it to teachers, administrators and mental health professionals so that they can make efficient and effective decisions. That’s where COMET® comes in.

Web-based and user-friendly, COMET collects and manages data and supports decisions for multiple levels of information. By linking new and existing data sources, COMET provides easy access for professionals across disciplines.

COMET Offers:

• Immediate access to simple pre-post evaluations and facilitates the completion of more complex evaluations
• Integration with existing IT

Make Data-Driven Decisions:

COMET can tell you how a child is doing in class, evaluate the results of a program, and document a return on investment for a newly funded initiative. COMET is a powerful tool for the education community, delivering answers in an easy-to-understand format. Access the most recent student data from a variety of sources, as well as historical data and trending to insure a continuity of information when children change grades and schools. Global reports by schools, grades, programs, interventions or any grouping of interest are also available, allowing for ongoing evaluations and improvements after implementation.

COMET Is:

• Easy. Input responses to screening and assessment tools with the click of a mouse.
• Fast. Save time completing instruments electronically instead of on paper; there’s no copying or shipping required.
• Accessible. Retrieve browser-based, multi-lingual instruments during class, off hours, at home or at the library.
• Immediate. Enjoy real-time feedback on scores and reports.
• Targeted. Identify children’s strengths and issues quickly; develop individual or group plans immediately.
• Flexible. Customize COMET by adding surveys, forms, instruments and reports quickly and easily.
• Affordable. Transaction costs can be equal to the cost of paper measures.

How COMET Works:

• Web-based and user-friendly, COMET collects and manages data electronically for multiple levels of information
• COMET links new and existing data sources, and provides easy access for professionals across disciplines with just the click of a mouse
• On a daily basis, COMET provides built-in ticklers and reports to promote the timely administration of the instruments and improve response rates
• Getting COMET up and running is easy to do: The only requirement is Internet access with a recent computer and a professional-grade communication line
• We provide the initial installation, training and support
• We also offer fee-based arrangements for ongoing support, as needed

Awards and Recognitions:

• Chosen by the Rochester City School District and United Way of Greater Rochester for ongoing data entry and analysis to support data driven decisions for programs and projects