The DI Resource Package
The DecisionInsite Resource Package (DI Resource Package) leverages simple but powerful tools, GIS technology and the expertise of our dedicated team members to deliver a robust combination of enrollment projections, demographic data and consulting services within the framework of a user-friendly, web-based, map-driven application called The DecisionInsite System (The DI System).
Products & Services
Here’s what The DI Resource Package includes:
1. Access to The DI System
Our unique, web-based application which allows you to:
- Quickly access the demographic data you need, including enrollment projections
- View information in attractively formatted charts, graphs or interactive maps
- Analyze numbers and multiple scenarios with a variety of easy online tools
2. 10 Year Enrollment Projections
Our experts generate two enrollment projections each year based on key factors that are pertinent to your district. One is suitable for budget planning and the other for facilities planning. We also prepare an executive summary of the results. These projections are incorporated into The DI System so you have online access at all times. See an example
How DecisionInsite Determines Enrollment Projections at the District and School Level
3. Query Tools
No more waiting for your overworked IT staff to answer your queries. These powerful, user-friendly tools allow you to zoom in and out on areas of interest and see how changes in one area affect others. You can:
- Control your own map layers—get the context of geographic surroundings such as streets, parks, airports, water features, civic boundaries, railroads and other school district’s boundaries. See an example
- Draw your own geographic area — get detailed demographic information/enrollment projections by drawing your own geographic area on top of a map layer. See an example
- Conduct your own "What/If" Analyses — explore a number of scenarios you may encounter in the future, along with the impacts of a virtually unlimited range of possible solutions such as:
- Boundary configuration planning See an example
- Redistricting
- School Closure Analysis
4. Maps and Reports
Within seconds, you can generate vivid, professional-looking graphical representations of data. Then, just click the mouse to paste them into virtually any document, spreadsheet or PowerPoint slide. See examples
5. Community and Student Demographics Database
Get secure online access to numerical data, charts and graphs with regard to virtually any community or school characteristic.
We offer the following support services for an additional fee:
6. Custom Research and Analyses
By providing us with data pertaining to specific programs you may be interested in, such as adult education, special needs children or ROP programs, you will be able to assess:
- Where you are drawing students from
- Where to locate your facilities
- What expansion opportunities exist
7. On-going Consulting
Our team members are experts in information-driven planning for school districts. We are available to help you with every facet of your research process, including:
- Gathering information about residential developments in your community
- Customizing query tools and reporting functions
- Facilitating meetings with board members and community stakeholders
- Serving in a consulting role for boundary configuration and facilities planning