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Socrates Data System
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What Makes Socrates Unique
How to Acquire Socrates
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Socrates for States


How to Acquire Socrates


The first step in acquiring the SOCRATES DATA SYSTEM is a two year contract. In year 1, CRM:
  1. works with district and school staff to define all of the data to be included in the system;
  2. creates the integrated database, performs all imports, and verifies data;
  3. updates the database on a schedule determined by district & school personnel;
  4. creates the customized Data Web portal;
  5. defines core reports with district and school staff;
  6. produces data reports and posts all reports to a the Data Web portal; and
  7. responds to requests for additional reports.
In the second year, the district has the option of purchasing a license for the software and performing all functions locally. A run-time version of Socrates is delivered fully set up with the prior year's data included.
 
Costs for Acquiring SOCRATES
 
The cost for year 1, in which CRM provides all services, is $3.00 per student. Larger districts qualify for discounts. In subsequent years, districts may either continue the ASP arrangement at the same cost, or purchase a license for the software and perform all tasks themselves for a one-time cost of $3.00 per student. Under the license arrangement, districts may contract with CRM to perform selected database functions such as data import, cleaning, and development of core reports, but perform ad hoc queries locally. The license permits an unlimited number of user accounts.