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Education: Learning Experience Systems Links
JA Central is a portal to access online resources, including JA Connect Learning Pathways, JA Digital Career Book, JA Connect Learning Platform, JA Brand, the User Management System (UMS), and more.
JA Learning Platform has two functions: (1) A backend system where JA Area staff add enrollments and manage users (also known as UMS or User Management System) (2) Access to D2L, where users access blended program content, resources, and staff training. It is accessed by JA staff at https://access.ja.org. Upon login, select the “JA Learning Platform” link, found on the top banner, next to the Junior Achievement logo.
JA Connect™ is where self-guided content for students is located. Includes publicly accessible resources, games, apps, and other resources previously accessed on JA My Way.
The JA Intranet provides resources for brand, marketing, policy and training. Many links in this website will take you to the JA Intranet.
The Education Rollout Spreadsheet is a summary of resources including Training, Rollout, and Webinar Schedule, New Learning Experiences, Spanish Translations, Learning Experience Tools, and Recorded Webinars.
JA Evaluations is where the evaluation resources are on the JA Intranet.
The Pathways Analytic System (PAS), is a web-based platform for designing, administering, analyzing, and reporting results from pre- and post-program surveys and assessments.
Outcomes Statement App with statements from past summative evaluations.
JA Brand is where branding resources can be found including the JA corporate color pallet, identity manual, and logos.
Operations: Volunteer Forms Links
Remote Live Delivery (not recorded)
Remote Live Delivery (recorded)
Recorded Delivery
In-person Delivery (not recorded)
In Person COVID Waiver-Volunteers (check local requirements)
Teen Volunteers (minor)
Digital Form Templates
AssureSign
COVID-19 Related (recommended by JA USA, check local processes)
Education Partners
Education: Local Project R&D and Variance Links
Program Variance
Program Variance is the term JA uses to describe any adjustment or adaptation that is different from what has been described as required, recommended, or optional. Variances are slight adaptations from the learning experience implementation standard. For example, a slight adaptation may include a variation in program duration such as one session less than the JA Learning Experience Implementation Standards, or placement such as an elementary school learning experience implemented in a high school special needs classroom.
Program Variance and Local Projects System
Innovation, Research, and Development (R&D)
Development of a new JA Learning Experience for piloting, or significant adaptations from the current requirements are not a variance. We think of these activities as innovation, also known as R&D or a “Local Project.” To learn more, see Section 5. Learn more about the R&D and Local Projects Process
JA Innovation @ Work is a resource available to all JA Area staff considering development of innovation, R&D, and local content. The section includes instructional and visual design guidance, requirements for use of third-party content, a structure and process for working with vendors, evaluation direction, and much more.
R&D Applications
Is there an idea you're considering? Submit Your Concept for early feedback from JA Area leaders and JA USA staff.
Ready to submit an innovative project for approval? When your JA Area uses the local project application to share locally created materials (source files) with JA USA, these files are submitted electronically. Deadlines are:
Fall semester: October 15
Spring semester: April 30
Operations: Data Management
The BizApps Site is a JA USA webpage for some program items related to class registration. On the site, JA Area staff have the ability to search for school PIN numbers, search for pre-approved variance codes, search and submit Local Project applications, search and submit Variance and Repackaged Content applications.
Power BI is a web based and mobile reporting tool that allows you to interact with data and display as a visual or traditional report.
BCRM (Blackbaud Constituent Relationship Management Tool) is the organization’s database that is used by JA Area’s to track contacts, classes, funding gifts, etc. See the BCRM Trainings and Webinars landing page to view all future trainings and access recordings of past webinars and trainings. Save the BCRM landing page as a favorite in your browser.
The Learning Platform has two functions: (1) A backend system where JA Area staff add enrollments and manage users (also known as UMS or a User Management System) (2) D2L, where users access blended program contact, resources and staff training. It is accessed by JA staff at https://access.ja.org. Upon login, select the “JA Learning Platform” link, found on the top banner, next to the Junior Achievement logo.
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