Prior to implementing Pinnacle Analytics, we would spend so much time compiling reports and manually assessing data. With Pinnacle Analytics, we can look at our data through multiple lenses: we can zoom in to analyze a particular student or zoom out for a broader view of the class, school or district. Ultimately, Excelsior has provided us with the best tool to bring us closer to a truly data-driven instructional environment.

Chris Lindberg, Data, Research & Testing Manager,
Bellevue School District, Washington


June 30, 2008
Excelsior Software Announces Extensive Expansion to the Pinnacle Suite; Cutting-edge Suite of Products Seamlessly Links Curriculum, Formative and Summative Assessments, and Supplementary Resources to Directly Impact Student Achievement.
June 12, 2007
Excelsior Software Launches Comprehensive Grants and Funding Program to Support Educators’ Efforts in Boosting Student Achievement; Initiative Helps Educators Build and Maintain Relationships with Key Funding Sources to Ensure Sustainable Programming.
Feb. 7, 2007
Working Together to Help Educators Improve Student Achievement, GlobalScholar.com Acquires Excelsior Software; Acquisition Results in Expanded Product Suite for Schools to Manage and Facilitate Classroom Learning.
June 25, 2007
Excelsior Software Introduces Revolutionary New Tool to Aid Differentiated Instruction and Assessment in the Classroom; Pinnacle Web Provides Districts with Cutting-Edge Way to Track and Manage Classroom Data to Improve Student Learning.
Apr. 24, 2007
Marzano & Associates Partners with Re-Inventing Schools Coalition to Present Summer Symposium; Event to Provide Interactive Sessions to Learn About Standards-Based and Standards-Referenced Systems.
Jan. 25, 2007
FETC News At-A-Glance: Dr. Marzano, Pinnacle Web and CODiE Awards.
Nov. 7, 2006
Excelsior Software Offers Districts A Cost-Effective Analysis and Reporting Solution with Pinnacle Analytics; Pinnacle Education Solutions Product Line Provides Cohesive and Practical Set of Management Tools.
May 19, 2006
21st Annual SIIA Codie Competition Yields Honors for Excelsior Software; Pinnacle Plus takes top honors in the “Best Student Information System or Gradebook” category.
Mar. 22, 2006
Spring 2006 News At-A-Glance.
Jan. 25, 2006
Excelsior Software Receives Double Honors in the 21st Annual SIIA Codie Competition; Pinnacle Plus and District Data Analyzer named finalists in educational award categories.
Jan. 25, 2006
Excelsior’s Pinnacle Plus Provides Greatest Flexibility.
Feb. 22, 2006
Improved Communication Benefits Pottsville Schools in Arkansas.
Oct. 26, 2005
Excelsior Software Introduces Pinnacle Over IP.
Nov. 16, 2005
Pinnacle Plus Gradebook Single-User Version Available.
Oct. 26, 2005
Broward County Public Schools Partner With Excelsior Software; Florida district cites teacher productivity, parent communication as key needs filled by Pinnacle System.
July 11, 2005
Pinnacle Enterprise Provides Large Districts with Quicker, More Efficient Management of Student Data; New solution from Excelsior Software uses SQL technology for centralized management and control.
June 29, 2005
Assessment Expert Robert Marzano Collaborates With Excelsior Software to Drive Grading Practice; Expert’s philosophies come to life through Excelsior’s Pinnacle Plus system.
Apr. 19, 2005
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Partner with Excelsior Software to Provide Pinnacle Gradebook to All Teachers; Board votes unanimously to implement essential tool for meeting performance goals.
Feb. 3, 2005
Excelsior Software Earns Dual Honors in the 20th Annual SIIA Codie Competition; Pinnacle Plus named a finalist in two educational award categories.
Jan. 28, 2005
Excelsior Software Offers Free Electronic Gradebook to Classroom Teachers; Teachers can download Gradebook2 to help maximize valuable classroom instruction by saving time on data entry and reporting.
Jan. 27, 2005
Miami-Dade Teachers Cite Time Saved From Use of Electronic Gradebook; United Teachers of Dade surveyed on their use of Gradebook2 from Excelsior Software.
Nov. 3, 2004
Pinnacle PDA Enhances Educators’ Ability to Make Data-Driven Decisions Every Day; Excelsior Software’s latest offering provides ‘wherever, whenever’ access to the information needed to impact instruction.
Oct. 27, 2004
Excelsior Software’s District Data Analyzer Provides Meaningful Information For Schools and Districts on a Shoestring Budget; Software application eliminates need for schools to invest in traditional data warehousing systems.