SASI (software)
| SASI (Schools Administrative Student Information) | |
|---|---|
| Developer | NCS Pearson / Pearson School Systems[1][2] |
| Type | Student information system |
SASI (Schools Administrative Student Information) or SASI Student Information System was a computer program developed by Jerry D. Lloyd of Educational Timesharing Systems, who was acquired by National Computer Systems (NCS) and NCS was acquired by Pearson in 1997. The cross-platform system provides administrators and educators with access to student demographics, attendance, schedules, discipline, grades, extended test histories, and state reporting codes.[3][4] Features of SASI include SASIxp, InteGrade Pro, classroomXP, and Parent Access. In 2003, more than 16,000 schools nationwide used the software.[5]
It was classified as end of life in 2011 by Pearson.
History
[edit]Pearson acquired National Computer Systems (NCS) in 2000.[1] In 2006, Pearson announced the acquisition of Apple's PowerSchool student information systems division.[6]
Migration to PowerSchool
[edit]In 2008, THE Journal reported that Pearson would offer a free PowerSchool Premier license to existing SASI customers and planned to migrate schools from the SASI platform to PowerSchool Premier over the following two years.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Pearson Buys Top 2 Rivals in Student-Information Market". Education Week. June 1, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ 2001–02 Budget Analysis: Education (K–12 Databases) (PDF) (Report). California Legislative Analyst's Office. 2001. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ New White Paper Finds That Technology-Based Student Information Systems Are Essential If Schools Hope to Reach NCLB Reporting Goals
- ↑ SASIxp: This SIS Has Personality. Technological Horizons In Education
- ↑ NCLB And AYP Reporting Tools Featured in New SASIxp 5.5 Student Information System. Business Wire
- ↑ "Pearson to Acquire PowerSchool" (Press release). Apple Newsroom. May 25, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ Riedel, Chris (June 19, 2008). "Pearson Gives SASI Customers PowerSchool Premier Free". THE Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
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