Supporting early warning systems is important because keeping students on track is vital to graduating all students college and career ready. Failing to keep students on track toward completing high school has perilous consequences for students, communities, and the economy. Predictive analyses are important to ensuring students are on track. Early warning systems provide the student-level information necessary to develop interventions that will help guide students back on track. States can utilize early warning data to work toward broader policy goals, such as school improvement efforts and alignment with the Common Core State Standards. (Contains 2 footnotes and 4 resources.)