Focused Instruction Skills e-Path

Frequently asked questions
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• How many questions/tests are in the system?
  
• Is the system instructional?
  
• Is this compatible with Mac and PC?
  
• What are the system requirements?
  
• How will I get my student data into Skills e-Path?
  
• How does Skills e-Path® ensure security of the student data?
  
• Does Peoples Education provide tech support
  
• Is training on the system available?
  

How many questions/tests are in the system?

Currently, there are two tests, a pretest and a posttest, in the system per program and grade level. These tests reflect key state assessments and include questions similar to the types of questions students will be exposed to on testing day.

Is the system instructional?

The system is designed to help educators use skill-based assessments to drive instruction. The system provides P3™ — Personal Prescriptive Path® — Reports which link each test question to the skill being assessed and to the instructional lesson in the print Focused Instruction Worktexts. Comprehensive reports in Skills e-Path help teachers create individualized instruction plans for every student.

Is this compatible with Mac and PC?

Yes, Skills e-Path® is a dual platform program.

What are the system requirements?

Minimum system requirements to utilize Skills e-Path® are:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape 6.0 or higher (with 128-bit encryption)
• Windows Me version and greater or Macintosh 9.0 version and greater
• Microsoft Excel
  • For Windows users — either Microsoft Excel or Excel Viewer (free utility available as download)
  • For Macintosh users — Microsoft Excel
  • Custom browsers such as AOL or MSN are not supported

How will I get my student data into Skills e-Path?

It's easy! Our ePath Customer Care team is here to support you. Your school or district can send us a file and we can upload the information directly into e-Path for you. You also may choose to manually enter student data, but this method is not recommended. If you send us a file, text, comma delimited, and Excel files are accepted. We can even help you build your classes!

E-mail all files and questions to epathcustomercare@sbcglobal.net.

How does Skills e-Path® ensure security of the student data?

Skills e-Path® is 100% secure. We use the most stringent security system available. All data is encrypted. We employ a dedicated PIX firewall and the host computers are kept under password protected and locked rooms. Only authorized PE employees are given access to the system on a need-to-know basis. Access to the data for any school is controlled by the school administrator and teachers—the customer's employees—through private user names and user-controlled passwords.

Does Peoples Education provide tech support

There is a helpline for Skills e-Path® Tech Support available from 9 - 5pm (EST) 1-800-853-2779. Additionally, e-mail support is available at epathcustomercare@sbcglobal.net.

Is training on the system available?

Training is available for Skills e-Path®. Contact your sales representative at 800-822-1080 for details.