TISA MAX Advanced Direct Certification Matching
Your Students Deserve It.
Matching database is hard. Most districts only use simple matching algorithms because districts aren’t matching experts. Yet each missed match is $1,824 less funding for your school. We are the matching experts, and we are the only people offering a solution like this for Tennessee. Our estimate is that our algorithm can unlock an additional $20 million per year for economically disadvantaged students and the schools that serve them. Why not get a free audit of your current matching algorithm and see how many matches you’re likely missing?
Starting as TISA went into effect, we’ve spent years developing and improving our advanced algorithm to match as many students as possible between your Student Information System and public assistance / economic disadvantage rolls. With low costs that are directly linked to the additional state funding unlocked, it’s a guaranteed win for districts while taking only a few hours of your team’s time. Easy integration with PowerSchool and with other SIS supported via custom import/export formats.
Matching Systems Compared
Single Match Key
Because of prevalent slight database mismatches, a single match key like SSN or First/Last/DOB typically only matches 86% of true matches.
Multiple Match Key / Basic Fuzzy
Schools fully implementing multiple match keys or basic fuzzy match are sometimes able to get to 97-98% of true matches.
TISA MAX Matching Algorithm
Searching deep and prioritizing likelihood with AI, we can generally find 2-14% more matches than existing district match systems.
Simple for Districts
Efficient data interchange
We have a custom PowerSchool plugin / Skyward export procedure that makes it effortless to pull the relevant data for analysis. Your team will need to do manual exports unless that's their preference.
Fair, incremental pricing
Districts and schools should always be the winners as this funding is intended for student support. We only charge for additional matches found above and beyond what your staff has matched already, and prices go down as we find more students. We are also willing to manage your direct certification matching as an outsourced contract for a fixed annual price.
Ask for a Free Assessment
For most Superintendents, CFOs and Tech/Data Leaders, this is an unknown problem and an unknown opportunity. It’s easy to say “I’m pretty sure we already have a person or vendor handling this”—and this is true. The problem is it’s probably not being handled by matching experts using world class algorithms. Our experience is that we can almost always find districts 1-10% more matches than their current system is finding. If you’re not sure if there is opportunity for improvement or you want a free third-party assessment of your current matching practices, we would love to do that! We’ll tell you how many we think you’re missing, give you a free random sample of the additional matches we’ve found and let you decide to fix it in house or get our help. If you want our matching services and complete reports about this aspect of your TISA funding, the fee is pennies on the dollar of additional dollars we unlock.
Advanced Direct Certification Matching Explained
Lets Talk:
If you want to start a conversation about direct certification advanced matching for your district, please use the form below. Our pricing guarantees net positive revenue for your school after we help you find the matches you’re currently missing.