Cognos Case Study: Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is the fourth-largest school district in the U.S. M-DCPS is committed to providing educational excellence for all by providing the highest quality education so that students are empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives as responsible citizens. In support of its vision, the M-DCPS pursues the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance. To help build a better foundation for higher performance across the district, the M-DCPS decided to deploy an enterprise planning solution for its 150 school administrative support sites. The M-DCPS selected Cognos 8 Planning to enable it to integrate its budgeting and strategic planning processes in real time, gaining immediate insight into resource requirements and future business potential.