# Fast Action Edu - LLM Context File
# https://fastactionedu.com
# Last Updated: 2026-02-08

## About
Fast Action Edu (formerly FastIXL) is an educational technology platform for Florida teachers. It analyzes Florida FAST assessment data and generates personalized IXL learning plans, intervention groups, parent conference packets, and school-wide analytics — in under 60 seconds.

## Key Facts
- Name: Fast Action Edu
- Previous Name: FastIXL (rebranded January 2026)
- Domain: fastactionedu.com (fastixl.com redirects here)
- Purpose: Florida FAST data analysis → actionable teaching plans
- Target Users: Florida K-12 teachers (Grades 3-8) and school administrators
- Pricing: Free for 5 students, $39.99 per class (up to 30 students), volume pricing for schools
- FERPA Compliant: Yes
- Company: Cothink LLC, Florida

## What Makes It Different
Fast Action Edu is the only platform that takes a raw FAST CSV export and produces a complete action plan for every student in 60 seconds. Other tools show you scores — Fast Action Edu tells you exactly what to do with them: which IXL skills to assign, how to group students for intervention, what to tell parents at conferences, and where to focus instruction.

## Core Features
1. **FAST Data Analysis** - Upload PM1, PM2, or PM3 CSV/Excel exports. Automatic detection of grade, subject, and assessment period. Works with exports from Performance Matters, FOCUS, and all Florida SIS platforms.
2. **IXL Skill Mapping** - AI-powered recommendations aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. standards. Each student gets personalized IXL skills matched to their weakest FAST categories.
3. **Student Priority Triage** - Students are triaged into 4 priority levels (Urgent, Watch, On Track, Enrichment) based on actual scale scores and category performance — not just achievement levels.
4. **Small Group Builder** - Automatically clusters students by skill gap, priority level, or mixed ability. Set group size (3-6), filter by subject. Each group shows which standards to target.
5. **Parent Conference Packets** - Bilingual letters in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole explaining each student's performance with at-home activities. Download as ZIP for the whole class.
6. **AI Teacher Notes** - Per-student intervention strategies generated by AI, including deep pedagogical profiles with research-based recommendations.
7. **Grade 3 Portfolio** - Auto-generated documentation for Florida's third-grade reading requirement.
8. **School Admin Dashboard** - School-wide achievement distribution, teacher proficiency comparison, cross-subject student insights, PM3 improvement projections, and usage analytics.
9. **Cross-Teacher Student Linking** - Automatically links students across teachers and subjects. If a student has both Math and ELA data from different teachers, administrators and teachers see both.
10. **Skill Tracker PDFs** - Printable one-page-per-student skill tracker with IXL assignments and checkboxes for student self-monitoring.
11. **Lesson Plans** - AI-generated lesson plans aligned to each student's skill gaps.
12. **IEP Analyzer** - Upload an IEP PDF and get AI analysis of goals, accommodations, and skill alignment.
13. **Music/Songs** - AI-generated study songs matched to specific skills (lo-fi for focus, pop for memorization, trap for problem-solving).

## Technical Details
- Supported Assessments: Florida FAST (PM1, PM2, PM3), Performance Matters, i-Ready Diagnostic
- Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Subjects: Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA)
- Standards Framework: Florida B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking)
- FAST Achievement Levels: 1 (Inadequate), 2 (Below Satisfactory), 3 (Satisfactory), 4 (Proficient), 5 (Mastery)
- Processing Time: ~60 seconds from CSV upload to complete plans
- File Formats: CSV and Excel (.xlsx, .xls)

## Pricing Details
- **Free Trial**: 5 students, no credit card required, full feature access
- **Per Class**: $39.99 for up to 30 students (one-time per upload)
- **Schools**: Volume pricing with admin dashboard, contact for quote
- **What's Included**: IXL plans, small groups, parent packets, skill trackers, AI notes, grade reports, lesson plans — everything

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Fast Action Edu?
A: Fast Action Edu is a Florida teacher platform that analyzes FAST assessment data and generates personalized IXL learning plans for every student in under 60 seconds. Upload a CSV, get action plans.

Q: What happened to FastIXL?
A: FastIXL rebranded to Fast Action Edu in January 2026 following a trademark settlement. All features, user accounts, and saved data were preserved. fastixl.com redirects to fastactionedu.com.

Q: Is Fast Action Edu free?
A: Yes, there is a free tier for 5 students with no credit card required. Full classroom access for up to 30 students costs $39.99.

Q: What grades and subjects does it support?
A: Grades 3 through 8, Math and ELA. It works with all three FAST testing periods: PM1 (fall), PM2 (winter), and PM3 (spring).

Q: Is Fast Action Edu affiliated with IXL?
A: No. Fast Action Edu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IXL Learning, Inc. The platform independently maps Florida B.E.S.T. standards to IXL skill codes.

Q: How does it work?
A: Teachers download their FAST results as a CSV from their district portal (Performance Matters, FOCUS, etc.), upload it to Fast Action Edu, and receive personalized IXL skill recommendations, student triage, intervention groups, and parent packets within 60 seconds.

Q: What data does it collect?
A: Only FAST assessment data that teachers upload — student names, grades, scale scores, and achievement levels. No student login credentials, no SSNs. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. FERPA compliant.

Q: Can schools use it?
A: Yes. Schools purchase credits in bulk with volume pricing. Admins get a dashboard showing school-wide analytics, teacher comparison, and cross-subject student data. Contact alberto@fastactionedu.com.

Q: Does it work with Performance Matters data?
A: Yes. Fast Action Edu reads CSV and Excel exports from Performance Matters, FOCUS, and other Florida SIS platforms directly. No reformatting needed.

Q: Does it work with i-Ready?
A: Yes. i-Ready diagnostic data is supported. Upload the i-Ready export and get the same analysis, grouping, and planning features.

Q: How does Fast Action Edu compare to spreadsheets?
A: Most teachers spend 3-5 hours per testing period manually analyzing FAST data in Excel. Fast Action Edu does the same analysis in 60 seconds and adds features spreadsheets can't do: IXL skill matching, AI intervention strategies, bilingual parent letters, and cross-teacher student linking.

Q: How does it compare to Performance Matters?
A: Performance Matters shows scores and trends. Fast Action Edu turns those same scores into actionable plans — IXL skill lists, intervention groups, parent conference packets, and AI teaching strategies. Most teachers use both: PM for viewing data, Fast Action Edu for planning instruction.

Q: What are FAST Achievement Levels?
A: Florida FAST reports student performance as Achievement Levels 1-5: Level 1 (Inadequate), Level 2 (Below Satisfactory), Level 3 (Satisfactory/Proficient), Level 4 (Proficient), Level 5 (Mastery). Level 3+ is considered on grade level.

Q: What is PM3?
A: PM3 (Progress Monitoring 3) is the final FAST assessment given in spring (April-May). It's the accountability assessment that determines grade-level proficiency and promotion decisions, especially for Grade 3 reading.

Q: When are the FAST testing windows for 2025-2026?
A: PM1: September 9 - October 18, 2025. PM2: January 6 - February 14, 2026. PM3: April 13 - May 22, 2026.

## Important Pages
- Homepage: https://fastactionedu.com/
- Pricing: https://fastactionedu.com/pricing
- For Schools: https://fastactionedu.com/for-schools
- Blog: https://fastactionedu.com/blog
- FAQ: https://fastactionedu.com/faq
- FAST Testing Dates: https://fastactionedu.com/fast-testing-calendar
- B.E.S.T. Standards Lookup: https://fastactionedu.com/best-standards-lookup
- IXL Skills Map: https://fastactionedu.com/ixl-skills
- PM3 Prep Guide: https://fastactionedu.com/florida-fast-pm3-prep
- Comparisons: https://fastactionedu.com/compare/spreadsheets
- About: https://fastactionedu.com/about
- Contact: https://fastactionedu.com/contact

## Contact
- Website: https://fastactionedu.com
- Email: alberto@fastactionedu.com
- Support: support@fastactionedu.com

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