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Reports & Communication

Generate professional reports, share progress with parents and team members, and export your data in multiple formats for IEP meetings and documentation.

20 min readEssential Guide

Overview

Classroom Pulse transforms your behavior data into professional, actionable reports. Whether you need a quick summary for a parent meeting, comprehensive FBA documentation, or progress monitoring for IEP goals, the reporting system has you covered.

Reports can be generated on-demand, scheduled automatically, or shared via secure links. All reports maintain FERPA compliance and include only the data you choose to share.

PDF

Print-ready

CSV

Raw data

Excel

Multi-sheet

Secure Link

Share online

Report Types

Choose from several report types designed for different audiences and purposes.

All Plans

Behavior Summary Report

Overview of behavior frequency, trends, and patterns for a selected date range.

  • Frequency charts by day/week
  • Trend analysis with direction
  • Top behaviors breakdown
  • Time-of-day distribution
Essential+

FBA Data Report

Comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessment data with ABC analysis.

  • ABC data tables
  • Function hypothesis summary
  • Antecedent patterns
  • Consequence analysis
Essential+

IEP Progress Report

Track progress toward IEP goals with baseline, current, and target data.

  • Goal progress charts
  • Percentage toward target
  • Trend indicators
  • Data collection summary
Essential+

Intervention Effectiveness

Analyze the impact of behavior interventions with statistical measures.

  • Before/after comparison
  • Effect size calculation
  • Phase change visualization
  • Recommendation summary
Essential+

Parent Progress Report

Simplified, positive-focused report designed for parent communication.

  • Positive behavior highlights
  • Progress visualization
  • Plain language summaries
  • Improvement areas
Professional+

AI Custom Report

AI-generated narrative report with insights and recommendations.

  • Natural language summary
  • Pattern insights
  • Intervention suggestions
  • Customizable focus areas

Generating Reports

Generate reports from the Reports page or directly from a student's profile.

1

Navigate to Reports

Click Reports in the left sidebar navigation, or click Generate Report from a student's profile page.

Step 1: Navigate to Reports

Step 1: Navigate to Reports

Show the Reports link in the sidebar navigation

2

Select Student and Report Type

Choose your options:

  • Student: Select one or multiple students
  • Report Type: Choose from the available report types
  • Date Range: Select the period to include
  • Behaviors: Filter to specific behaviors (optional)
Step 2: Select Student and Report Type

Step 2: Select Student and Report Type

Show the report configuration form

3

Configure Options

Customize the report content:

  • Include Charts: Add visual representations
  • Include Raw Data: Append detailed incident logs
  • Include AI Summary: Add AI-generated insights (Professional+)
  • Redact Names: Use initials for privacy
Step 3: Configure Options

Step 3: Configure Options

Show advanced report options

4

Generate and Download

Click Generate Report. The report will be created and available for download. For PDF reports, a new tab will open with the formatted document. Click the download button to save locally.

Quick Report Shortcut

Use keyboard shortcut + P from any student page to quickly generate a behavior summary report.

Parent Communication

Keep parents informed with automated progress reports and secure sharing. Parent communication features are designed to highlight progress while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Parent Report Features

Positive Focus

Reports emphasize progress and positive behaviors while providing honest, constructive information about areas for growth.

Plain Language

Technical jargon is translated into clear, parent-friendly language that's easy to understand without a behavior background.

Privacy Controls

You control exactly what information is shared. Sensitive details can be excluded while still providing meaningful updates.

Preview Before Sending

Always preview exactly what parents will see before sharing. Edit or customize as needed.

Sending a Parent Report

1

Go to Parent Communications

Navigate to Parent Communications from the sidebar, or click Share with Parent from a student report.

Step 1: Go to Parent Communications

Step 1: Go to Parent Communications

Show the Parent Communications menu

2

Select Content

Choose what to include in the parent report:

  • Date range for the report
  • Specific behaviors to highlight
  • Progress charts and visualizations
  • Positive behavior achievements
Step 2: Select Content

Step 2: Select Content

Show the parent report content selector

3

Preview and Customize

Review the generated report. You can:

  • Edit the summary text
  • Add personal notes or comments
  • Remove specific sections
  • Adjust the tone and language
Step 3: Preview and Customize

Step 3: Preview and Customize

Show the report preview with edit options

4

Send or Share

Choose your delivery method:

  • Email: Send directly to parent's email address
  • Secure Link: Generate a time-limited link to share
  • Download PDF: Save to share manually

Parent Portal Access

Parents can also be invited to view a read-only parent portal where they can see progress updates, upcoming goals, and positive behavior highlights.Learn more about the parent portal

Exporting Data

Export your data in multiple formats for external analysis, backup, or sharing with district systems.

PDF Export

Professional, formatted reports ready for printing or email attachment.

  • Charts and visualizations
  • Styled tables
  • Print-optimized layout
  • School branding options

CSV Export

Raw data in comma-separated format for spreadsheet analysis or import.

  • All data fields included
  • Compatible with any spreadsheet
  • Easy to filter and sort
  • Import to other systems

Excel Workbook

Multi-sheet workbook with data organized by category plus embedded charts.

  • Multiple data sheets
  • Pre-built pivot tables
  • Embedded charts
  • Summary dashboard sheet

Bulk Data Export

School and District administrators can export data for all students at once, with options to include or exclude specific data categories.

Export by date range
Export by grade level
Export by teacher
Scheduled automated exports

Sharing & Collaboration

Share reports securely with team members, specialists, and administrators while maintaining FERPA compliance.

Secure Share Links

Generate time-limited links that expire after a set period or number of views. Recipients don't need a Classroom Pulse account to view.

24-hour expirationPassword protectionView tracking

Team Sharing

Share reports directly with team members in your organization. They'll receive notifications and can access reports from their dashboard.

Professional+Role-based accessAudit log

Scheduled Reports

Automatically generate and send reports on a schedule—weekly summaries, monthly progress reports, or custom intervals.

Professional+Weekly/MonthlyAuto-email

FERPA Compliance

All sharing features are designed with FERPA compliance in mind. Only share reports with individuals who have a legitimate educational interest. Shared links include audit tracking and can be revoked at any time.

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