*Fall 2024-Subject to Change (2024)

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Session NameCategorySession Start Date/TimeEnd Date/TimeDescriptionSession Location

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Breakfast: Day OneMeal10/21/2024 7:00:00 AM10/21/2024 8:00:00 AMNAME BADGE IS REQUIRED FOR MEALS! Breakfast Buffet includes scrambled eggs benedict, smoked bacon, sausage patties, griddled breakfast potatoes, fresh cut fruit, muffins, breakfast breads, and fruit-filled danish. Orange juice, apple juice, coffee and hot teas.

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Business Qmlativ: District Browses, Views, and Restricted FieldsBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMThis session will cover how to create Views and Filters specific for your organization; this includes changing the reference tiles in certain areas of the software. Attendees will also learn how to restrict certain fields, such as Social Security Numbers, from certain Security Groups.

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Business Qmlativ: Online Forms for Gathering Employee InformationBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMOnline forms allow your employees to enter a variety of data about themselves into Skyward that, when approved, populates their Employee Profile. In this session, you will explore some of the different types of information employees can enter.

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Business State: W2 Processing and Quarterly Reporting in SMSBusiness State10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMReview of W2 process in SMS and how to generate W2s within Skyward. The goal is for customers to be able to run through the W2 process in SMS.

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Finance SMS: AP Processing and Reporting A-ZFinance SMS10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMSee the entire Accounts Payable process in Skyward from start to finish, beginning with entering invoices and ending with the check reconciliation process.

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Finance SMS: Data Cleanup and other Considerations for SMS to Qmlativ FinanceFinance SMS10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMThis session will focus on specific data elements and areas that will need cleanup when thinking of migrating from SMS to Qmlativ.

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Food Service: Helpful Reports and UtilitiesFood Service10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMLearn about the most commonly used Food Service reports such as the Daily Activity, Accuclaim, and Lunch Code Totals reports as well as other useful reports. We will also discuss sending out low balance notices and show you some utilities that will make mass updating food service information easier.

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Health: Overview, Tips, and TricksHealth10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMTracking student health information is essential to the health and safety of students. This session will give an overview of all areas available in the Health Records Module as well as tips for adding and maintaining student records. You will also learn about the different ways health information can be pushed out to administrative staff and teachers.

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HR SMS: Moving to Electronic Personnel Files Peer-to-Peer RoundtableHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMIf you have moved or are looking to move from paper to Electronic Personnel Files, come share how to start the process and any tips and tricks you have for other districts.

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HR SMS: Salary Negotiations-Building your Base Plan and Best PracticesHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMThis session will demonstrate how to create, review, and report on your budget within Salary Negotiations. It will also go over the 3 different options to export your budget out of Salary Negotiations and into your Chart of Accounts.

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IT: Single Sign-On for SMS 2.0 and QmlativIT10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMDid you know that SMS 2.0 and Qmlativ have Multi-factor Authentication (MFA); or that you can eliminate having separate passwords for Skyward by implementing Single Sign-On to Google or other 3rd party Identity Providers? You will learn how to configure the authentication options in Skyward and we will show you the tools available to manage user accounts. Finally, we will show you how to turn your SMS 2.0 or Qmlativ environment into an Identity provider for third-party systems.

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Skyward Migration: Successfully Changing to QmlativSkyward Migration10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMYou'll hear from the Vice President of Qmlativ Migrations, Tim Casey, on the importance of building awareness and desire for the move to Qmlativ. You’ll also gain a better understanding how important your district’s sponsors are in this change and how you can significantly increase your level of success.

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Special Education: Intro to the Special Education Module-Eval-IEP from Start to FinishSpecial Education10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMLearn the special education process, from initial referral through IEP placement, timelines, forms, required fields, state reporting fields, educational environment codes, etc.

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Student SMS: Advanced Data Mining and Processing ListsStudent SMS10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMReceive advanced instruction for creating reports, processing lists, and using formatting techniques. We will cover how to use Sorts to manipulate Data Mining results, how to use Ranges in conjunction with Fields, and how to export Data Mining results to Excel. Processing lists will also be discussed.

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Student SMS: Attendance Entry and ReportingStudent SMS10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMLearn how to configure and setup your attendance codes, and enter or edit Attendance on a daily basis thru various means in Skyward. Areas covered will include Attendance Configuration and Setup, entering attendance, Attendance Type and Reason codes and common attendance reports.

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Student SMS: Future Scheduling A-ZStudent SMS10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMThe Future Scheduling module has many tools to assist you in the scheduling process. This session will cover the highlights of all areas of the module.

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Student State: WISEid and WISEdata for BeginnersStudent State10/21/2024 8:30:00 AM10/21/2024 9:20:00 AMDesigned especially for users new to WISEdata, see the entire process laid out as you link your students in the WISEid portal and then send their records to WISEdata via Ed-Fi. You will leave this session with a better understanding of the terminology and how the records flow from Skyward to the State.

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Business Qmlativ: How do I fix that? Issues encountered in the PO and AP ProcessBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMThis session will cover common issues users encounter when creating and updating POs and Invoices as well as creating an AP Run.

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Business Qmlativ: I don't remember that from Training-Exploring useful features in PayrollBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMThis session is meant for the user who has been in the software for a few months or more and could benefit from a refresher on some of the extra features that they may not use every day, but might make their job easier.

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Business State: WRS Reporting in QmlativBusiness State10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMReview the WRS annual reporting process and learn about all the different types of WRS reports that can be generated in Qmlativ and the steps on how to run them.

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Finance SMS: Purchasing Requisitions A-ZFinance SMS10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMLearn the setup and basic processes involved in allowing Skyward Users to enter purchasing requisitions. Topics include: System and User Setup, Requisition Entry and Approval, and Requisition Reporting.

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Food Service: Preparing for a Food Service AuditFood Service10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMDPI representatives will be on hand to explain what to expect during a Food Service audit. They will discuss documentation you will need to have and other information they will require when conducting your Food Service audit.

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General: Excel BeginnerGeneral10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMLearn the fundamentals of Excel and become an effective user. You will also learn about some of the best time saving features and little known aspects of Excel.

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Health: Office Visits, Medications, Reporting, and Diabetic Care LogHealth10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMSchool health rooms and offices are busy places. The Skyward Health Module gives you the ability to easily track students who visit for illness or injury, to receive medication, or other health needs. This session will show you the tools available and helpful reports in these areas of the Health Module.

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HR SMS: Employee Management Mid-Year ChangesHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMLearn how to address mid-year new hires, terminations, position changes, and salary changes in Employee Management.

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IT: Qmlativ IT IntroIT10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMIf you are new to Qmlativ or curious about the IT-related aspects of Qmlativ, please join us! Topics such as Qmlativ server roles, SQL databases, system requirements, hosting options, and much more will be introduced.

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Special Education: Part 1-Setup OptionsSpecial Education10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMSpecial education forms, setup options, adding form rules and packets, IEP goals, placements, services, assessments, and accommodations

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Student Qmlativ: New FeaturesStudent Qmlativ10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMThis session will be a review and discussion of new features added to the Qmlativ Student Management system over the past 6 months or so.

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Student SMS: Future Scheduling PrepStudent SMS10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMProper preparation for future scheduling is essential for the success of the process. We will discuss running the Future Scheduling utilities, course master clean-up, staff maintenance, and more!

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Student SMS: Part 1-New User Boot Camp-Basic Set-Up and PreferencesStudent SMS10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMGreat for new users or someone just looking for a refresher! Receive an overview of widgets, menu paths, screen shots, SkyDocs, Skyward Academy, and search features.

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Student State: Skyward's What's New at WISEdata for 2024-25Student State10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMDPI’s new updates for 2024-25 are shown from the Skyward perspective. Learn how to find the new information for the 2024-2025 WISEdata and where it is located in Skyward.

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Vendor: School Technology Associates Inc-Migrating or on Qmlativ? Preview of the New SchoolTRAKVendor10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMAre you migrating or already on Skyward Qmlativ software? Preview our new SchoolTRAK software specifically designed for Skyward Qmlativ users along with other integrated solutions for automating your daily Skyward tasks!

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Vendor: YellowFolder-How YellowFolder and Skyward are SeamlessVendor10/21/2024 9:30:00 AM10/21/2024 10:20:00 AMLearn how YellowFolder and Skyward work seamlessly together to provide the best document management experience due to their integration and YellowFolder's simple to use system. Filing, searching, and sharing records can be done in seconds with no time wasted in filing cabinets. Save money utilizing the benefits of YellowFolder and Skyward partnership.

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Business Qmlativ: Time TrackingBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMThis session will give an overview of the Time Tracking module, Qmlativ's timekeeping system, used by hourly employees to clock in and out. It will review setup options and solve common time tracking related errors.

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Business State: 1099-NEC and MISC QmlativBusiness State10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AM1099-NEC and M process from start to finish. The goal is for customers to see how 1099-NECs and Ms are generated in Qmlativ.

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Finance SMS: Expense Reimbursem*nts and Check Requests from Start to FinishFinance SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMGet rid of the paper and learn how your users can submit requests for reimbursem*nt or vendor payment directly in Skyward.

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Finance SMS: Migration Roundtable Peer-to-Peer for Finance and HRFinance SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMAsk your migration questions to your peers. The intention of this session is to get answers to your questions by interacting with your peers currently using Qmlativ. Skyward will be available to assist with questions as well. There is no formal presentation of pre-determined topics. Bring your list!

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Food Service: Claim SubmissionFood Service10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMDPI representatives will review how to submit a monthly claim for reimbursem*nt for school meals.

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General: Excel AdvancedGeneral10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMThis course is designed for Excel users who want to expand their knowledge. We will discuss improving formatting, organizing data, highlighting key information, creating formulas and links between sheets, and working with csv and xls. We all know Excel can be both your best friend and worst enemy. Join this session to become best friends with Excel.

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Health: Helpful Reports and UtilitiesHealth10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMJoin us for an overview of some of the most commonly used reports and utilities that are available throughout the Health Records module.

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HR SMS: Creating and Using Processing ListsHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMHave you ever needed a select list of employees in Skyward that you couldn't get by using regular parameter options? This session will show you how to create such employee lists, which can then be applied to reports or utilities in the Skyward Human Resources module without having to recreate the filter for that group.

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HR SMS: Migration Roundtable Peer-to-Peer for Finance and HRHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMAsk your migration questions to your peers. The intention of this session is to get answers to your questions by interacting with your peers currently using Qmlativ. Skyward will be available to assist with questions as well. There is no formal presentation of pre-determined topics. Bring your list!

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HR SMS: Payroll Comparison SMS to QmlativHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMAre you interested in seeing how the payroll process is run in Qmlativ? This session will compare the payroll process in SMS to Qmlativ side by side.

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IT: Top Reasons NOT to go Phishing in the Dark!IT10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMCybercrime is moving at lightspeed. Cybercriminals used to specialize in identity theft, but now they take over your organization’s network, hack into your bank accounts, and steal tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Organizations of every size and type are at risk. Don’t be the next victim—learn how to build your employees into a strong human firewall as your last line of defense, such as by identifying real-world red flags in messages.

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Special Education: Part 2-Setup OptionsSpecial Education10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMContinuation of special education forms, setup options, adding form rules and packets, IEP goals, placements, services, assessments, and accommodations

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Student Qmlativ: AttendanceStudent Qmlativ10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMThis session will focus on features and options within the Qmlativ Attendance module. We will review Attendance Entry, Reporting, and Attendance Letters.

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Student SMS: Advanced RoundtableStudent SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMBring your questions and ask your peers for their best practices, shortcuts and real world applications.

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Student SMS: Master Builder and Scheduling BoardStudent SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMLearn how to utilize the tools available to build the Master Schedule in Future Scheduling. These tools include the Automated Master Schedule Builder, Interactive Master Schedule Builder, and Interactive Scheduling Board.

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Student SMS: Part 2-New User Boot Camp-Basic NavigationStudent SMS10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMInformation presented will focus on New Users to Skyward and will provide an overview of the navigation of the Student Profile and Tabs.

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Student State: Verifying Student Data for December SnapshotStudent State10/21/2024 10:30:00 AM10/21/2024 11:20:00 AMDPI staff will review the WISEdash Portal export page, demonstrate how to use the exports in your data review process, and answer any questions regarding the export files.

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Lunch for StudentHealthFoodServiceSpecialEducation UsersMeal10/21/2024 11:20:00 AM10/21/2024 12:15:00 PMNAME BADGE IS REQUIRED FOR MEALS! Lunch Buffet includes roasted pork loin, honey thyme glaze herb roasted chicken, natural Au jus, rosemary new potatoes, mushroom and wild rice soup, garden greens with ranch and italian dressing, green beans, carrots, and onions, rolls and butter, apple crumb cake, iced tea and coffee.

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Business Qmlativ: Creating Groups in QmlativBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMThis session will go over the reasons you may want or need different Account, Invoice, PO, or Security Groups.

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Business Qmlativ: HR RoundtableBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMShare your ideas and get answers to your questions by interacting with your peers and discussing issues with other users. Skyward will be available to answer questions as well. There is no formal presentation of pre-determined topics. Bring your list!

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Business State: 1099-NEC and MISC SMSBusiness State10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PM1099-NEC and M process from start to finish. The goal is for customers to see how 1099-NECs and Ms are generated in SMS.

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Finance SMS: Bank Reconciliation Like a ProFinance SMS10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMLearn how to handle common bank reconciliation scenarios like a pro! Topics include: Voiding checks, fixing errors in posting, returned ACH deposits, and setting up new banks.

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Finance SMS: Going paperless-Check Requests, Accounts Payable, ACH and Purchase Orders Peer-to-PeerFinance SMS10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMCome get ideas from this peer-led session on how to go paperless utilizing Skyward's features including eCommerce, POs, Check Requests, ACH and Online Payments. We will discuss various ways to save time and money.

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HR SMS: Let's Clean Up-What to Do and Not Do When Organizing Forms and Letters RoundtableHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMCome with ideas on what to do and not do to organize, archive or purge Custom Forms, Online Forms, and Employee Letters.

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HR SMS: Tips and Tricks for Advanced UsersHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMTips and Tricks for advanced or super users. Topics include pseudo approving, additional years of service tracking, skyport setup, adding web favorites to the Dashboard, etc.

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IT: We Need You to Fight Ransomware!IT10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMEducation remains the number one target for bad actors who wish to profit through Ransomware. Learn how to best protect your district by implementing a Security Awareness program for your users. Best practices will be delivered for database backups and rebuilding your on-premises Skyward servers after a ransomware event. The importance of Security Assessments to ensure your network meets Security Best Practices will be a point of discussion.

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Vendor: Amazon-Simplify Purchasing and Reconciliation with SkywardVendor10/21/2024 11:30:00 AM10/21/2024 12:20:00 PMWe’ll look at how districts are simplifying their procurement process by implementing solutions with Amazon Business and Skyward (SMS and Qmlativ). Save time by automating your manual accounts payable process and seamlessly integrating with Amazon Business to create efficiencies of purchasing while driving cost savings and increasing compliance. Amazon Business Technical Team will be on-site to assist with e-commerce and e-invoicing integrations.

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Lunch for BusinessHRFinanceTechnologyUsersMeal10/21/2024 12:20:00 PM10/21/2024 1:15:00 PMNAME BADGE IS REQUIRED FOR MEALS! Lunch Buffet includes roasted pork loin, honey thyme glaze herb roasted chicken, natural Au jus, rosemary new potatoes, mushroom and wild rice soup, garden greens with ranch and italian dressing, green beans, carrots, and onions, rolls and butter, apple crumb cake, iced tea and coffee.

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Food Service: Q&A with DPIFood Service10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMDo you have Food Service questions? Join this session for answers! School Nutrition Program Consultants from DPI and Skyward representatives will be on hand to answer questions.

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Health: SMS to Qmlativ ComparisonHealth10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMThis will be a session where we show many health screens and processes from first the SMS 2.0 side, and then immediately after, we will show the same on the Qmlativ side. Our goal is to provide a demonstration of the processes you are used to on SMS 2.0, and then how to do the same task in the Qmlativ system.

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Special Education: Extras-Trackers, Filters, Reports, and Much MoreSpecial Education10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMHelpful tools, reports, notifications, indicators, and extras in the special education module to monitor your staff and verify your data is accurate. We will focus on the reports to run, how to run them, and include areas such as the special education tracker and entry by student. We will also cover student indicators and auto-emails and how to setup and use the E-signature option through Family Access.

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Student Qmlativ: Basic Student Entry - Students, Families, Addresses, Emergency ContactsStudent Qmlativ10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMWe will go through the process of adding a Student, along with the student's E/W information, Family, Address, Emergency Contacts, and all that needs to happen with new student manual entry.

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Student SMS: Advanced Custom FormsStudent SMS10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMMake them work for you! This session will demonstrate Custom Forms Data Mining, setting up security on the form, and importing data into the forms using the import function. We will also cover using Skyward fields in the Custom Form to change data directly in the database.

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Student SMS: Online Course RequestsStudent SMS10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMLighten your student course request entry load by having students add their course requests for the next school year directly in Skyward Student Access. This session will show you what you need to do to set up the online course request process and how the online option works in Student Access.

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Student SMS: Part 3-New User Boot Camp-Student Browse, Filters, and TemplatesStudent SMS10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMAs a continuation of the 2nd session, the focus will be on understanding the student browse feature, using filters effectively, and how to access and use templates to capture and view specific student information.

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Student SMS: Stump the CommitteeStudent SMS10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMAttendees have the opportunity to challenge members of the committee with their toughest questions related to Skyward Student SMS. This session is designed to encourage critical thinking and spark lively discussions. Join us for a fun and educational session.

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Student State: All Things Ed-Fi for WISEdataStudent State10/21/2024 12:30:00 PM10/21/2024 1:20:00 PMThis session will help you verify that your 2024-25 setup for Ed-Fi is in place, that you are running your daily mass send effectively, and how to review and troubleshoot Ed-Fi errors.

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Business Qmlativ: Accounts Payable Run-From Invoice to Checks and VoidsBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMThis session will walk you through the Accounts Payable processes on Qmlativ. It will review the Accounts Payable process including the setup of invoice groups and approvals, creating invoices, Accounts Payable reporting, creating checks via the Accounts Payable run process, and additional invoice utilities. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.

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Business Qmlativ: The Basics of Updating Deductions and BenefitsBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMOur benefit provider changed the rates. How do I quickly update the amounts that should be applied in payroll? When do I run this process? We have a new insurance vendor. What's the easiest way for me to make these changes? This session will go over the utilities that are used to update groups of employees.

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Business State: WISEdata Finance-Addressing ValidationsBusiness State10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMThis session will cover the shift in mindset from previous reporting practices and provide detailed information on reconciling data and financial validations that are identified by the system. We will discuss examples for common scenarios that require additional attention in meeting reporting requirements and provide an opportunity to share issues.

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Finance SMS: Stump the CommitteeFinance SMS10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMAttendees have the opportunity to challenge members of the committee with their toughest questions related to Skyward HR or Finance SMS. This session is designed to encourage critical thinking and spark lively discussions. Join us for a fun and educational session.

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Food Service: QmlativFood Service10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMThis will be a demonstration of the Qmlativ Food Service module. We will show many processes, such as how to view Payor and Customer details, how to enter a manual Free and Reduced application, and finally the Point of Sale process. If time permits, we will go into various reports and utilities.

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General: Cash ReconciliationGeneral10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMHaving troubles reconciling your cash? Don't know where to begin? This session is designed to give you some keys to unlocking the puzzle. I will go through the process of reconciling cash accounts from where to begin and troubleshooting.

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Health: Individual Health PlansHealth10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMLearn all about IHPs in this overview of the Individualized Health Plans area of the Health Records module. Topics will include: customized health forms to create IHP templates, IHP maintenance via health student profile and the IHP tab as well as entry by student access, and the student individual health plan report.

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HR SMS: HR-Payroll RoundtableHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMRoundtable Discussion, open question and answer format on any and all aspects of the Skyward HR-Payroll system.

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HR SMS: Stump the CommitteeHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMAttendees have the opportunity to challenge members of the committee with their toughest questions related to Skyward HR or Finance SMS. This session is designed to encourage critical thinking and spark lively discussions. Join us for a fun and educational session.

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IT: Improve your Skyward Security Posture in SMS 2.0 and QmlativIT10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMRegardless of the size of your district, it faces numerous security threats every day. In this session, we will review best practices for security-related configuration settings in your Skyward application. We will also discuss best practices for SSL-TLS, DMZ concepts, Intrusion Prevention Services, and password policies.

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Special Education: Cleanup and Suggested ReportsSpecial Education10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMLearn how to clean up your staff and district services table, closing out and locking records, how to run reports to determine where data is missing or incorrect, and how to address those issues. We will also cover the utility to mass delete special education students, as well as other mass updates that can be used to adjust data.

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Student Qmlativ: Current Year SchedulingStudent Qmlativ10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMDuring this session, users will be shown the In's and Out's of Current Scheduling processes, including changing a student schedule, using the Individual Student Scheduler, Scheduling by Scheduling Groups, using the Study Hall Scheduler, and other tips & tricks along the way.

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Student SMS: Attendance Letter SetupStudent SMS10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMLearn how to access and enable options for setting up and utilizing Attendance Letters to be run manually as well as viewing and reporting options. Areas covered will include Attendance Letters Configuration, Attendance Letters Codes, Update Utility Templates, Letter Templates, Scheduled Letters, Attendance Letter Summary Report, and viewing Letters on the Student Profile.

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Student SMS: Family Access Setup and OptionsStudent SMS10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMExplore options and settings to maximize your district’s use of the Family Access module. Knowing the key features helps you better communicate with and serve your families. The most important areas of setup will be covered, as well as a few tips and tricks to take your Family Access page to a new level.

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Student SMS: Running the Auto Scheduler and TroubleshootingStudent SMS10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMYou've put all that work into building your master schedule for next year and now it's time to see how that matches up to your students' course requests. This session will go over the Course Conflict and Student Conflict Detail reports to get you more comfortable with analyzing your scheduling runs and get you to that finish line of creating their schedules.

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Student State: Troubleshooting your WISEdata Errors in SkywardStudent State10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMWith the December snapshot in mind, we will go over common errors you might be seeing right now at WISEdata and how to troubleshoot them in Skyward. Bring your questions and learn from others as we work through these errors.

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Vendor: VANCO-Hear From Other Districts-RevTrak Web Store Best PracticesVendor10/21/2024 1:30:00 PM10/21/2024 2:20:00 PMEver wondered how other districts overcome challenges and streamline processes for student fees? Learn from the experience of others, including the effective use of RevTrak's seamless Skyward integrations, like Qmlativ. Uncover more ways to leverage the Web Store to make operations smoother in your district. Benefit from the wisdom gained by districts just like yours. It's time to learn, adapt and excel!

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Business Qmlativ: Bank Reconciliation and MoreBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMThis session will cover Bank Reconciliations and common issues encountered such as-Why don't I see it on my Bank Reconciliation?

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Business Qmlativ: Preventing Negative Net ChecksBusiness Qmlativ10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMLearn about Skyward's feature that allows you to easily adjust checks that calculate as a negative amount.

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Business State: WISEstaff ReportingBusiness State10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMWISEstaff and staff audit process and timeline. Review planned improvements. Answer general questions.

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Finance SMS: Practical Reporting OptionsFinance SMS10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMFind the right report for you by attending this AP Reporting session. We will cover a variety of reports available in Skyward that can help you gain the clearest picture of your financial data.

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Finance SMS: Vendor 101Finance SMS10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMClean up, set up, how to use vendor profile and browse as well as tips for cleanup.

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Food Service: Payor and Customer MaintenanceFood Service10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMLearn more about the Payor and Customer Maintenance area of the Food Service module. We will cover ways to change a customer's payor, how to transfer balances from one payor to another, payment entry options, correcting customer purchases, wanding messages, and helpful utilities.

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Health: Vaccinations, Vaccination Letters, and using the WIR IntegrationHealth10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMLearn how to enter and maintain vaccination records, how to set up the entry screen, and how to use the compliance screen for analyzing state requirements. We will also show you how to run reports to identify students who are out of compliance as well as how to utilize the WIR integration with Skyward.

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HR SMS: Part 1-Employee Letters, Custom Forms, Online Forms and How They Go TogetherHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMWhat do employee letters, custom forms and online forms have in common? Come find out and explore how all of these work together and examples of how you can use them.

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HR SMS: Statewide Compensation Partnership Data SubmissionHuman Resources SMS10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMThe Statewide Compensation Partnership is a wage data collection collaborative between Skyward, Frontline, Baird Analytics, and participating districts. Come to this new session to learn how to create your file for the ultimate Data Mining success, how to review and fix data errors in your file before submitting it, ask questions and see a demonstration of how the data is used by the Baird Analytics expert.

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Special Education: Everything IEPsSpecial Education10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMWe will cover the IEP process including Data Entry, filling out forms, editing, cloning, transfer IEP’s, etc.

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Student Qmlativ: Tips and TricksStudent Qmlativ10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMCome to this session to learn the many Tips and Tricks functions within the Qmlativ system. Come see how you can more efficiently move around the system and use features to make your job easier.

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Student SMS: ActivitiesStudent SMS10/21/2024 2:30:00 PM10/21/2024 3:20:00 PMSee a basic overview of the setup and functions of Activities and what they can be used for. The discussion will cover tracking medical waivers, fees, using reports to create records of health or emergency contacts, and exports used to create rosters for athletic trip accountability to share with coaches.