FCAT Explorer and FOCUS
FCAT Explorer software is provided by the Florida Department of Education as a resource for all Florida students and teachers. The software is available via the Internet from home or school at http://www.fcatexplorer.com
There are numerous, very helpful resources for teachers and school admins. Learn how to use FCAT Explorer, run reports and train others. There are PowerPoints for every program offered. Additionally, there are flyers, posters and templates for letters home and school news. From the FCAT Explorer logon page (before you log in), click on EDUCATOR RESOURCES.
Every school has an FCAT Explorer school administrator, selected by the principal. Click here to see who is your current school admin. This may need to be updated. To update this information, principals may contact the Department of Educational Technology at PX 4-8128.
There is a TrainU available for all District personnel. 34 in-service points are available.
School Administrator Trainings Archived
If you were unable to attend one of the 2011 training sessions, please feel free to watch this archived presentation at your leisure.
There are several useful training videos created to help you understand FCAT Explorer.
FCAT Explorer for the Student:
For the FCAT Explorer teacher video, please click here.
FOCUS movie for the Student:
For the FOCUS teacher video, please click here.
Login Information:
Other helpful user information:
School Administrator's Desk Manual-PDF
Classroom Teacher's Desk Manual-PDF
FCAT Explorer Helpdesk: 1-888-750-3228
Please feel free to change your username/password if you wish to. Your school administrator has access to this at any time in case you forget.
For further assistance, please e-mail or call Melissa Lander at 561-434-8128 or px. 48128.