SkyCon 2024: Full Schedule

We are excited to welcome you to our 34th annual IL Skyward® User Group Conference at the Tinley Park Convention Center! Using our app will keep you up-to-date with sessions and news as they happen. #ExpandingHorizons at #ILSkyCon2024!

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9:15am CST

STAi - Orland Park CHSD 230 and SchoolTRAK: Automating Attendance

Wednesday November 13, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST

Bremen Room

Hear from Orland Park CHSD 230 on how School Technology's new SchoolTRAK software specifically designed for Skyward Qmlativ users has become their one-stop-shop for attendance data!

Presenters

Pat McInerny

Account Sales Manager, School Technology Associates, Inc

Seth Wilkerson

Director of Technology, Consolidated HS District 230

Vendors

STAi

Automate Your Day: School Technology provides a wide range of Skyward integrated hardware and software solutions that specifically meet the unique needs of K12 education such as Tardy Kiosk, Positive Attendance, Time Clocks, ID Badging, SchoolTRAK, and more!

Wednesday November 13, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST
Bremen Room

Vendor

10:30am CST

Instructure - Maximizing Efficiency with Canvas and Skyward: Seamless Integration and New AI Features

Wednesday November 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST

Bremen Room

In this collaborative session, Instructure and Consolidated High School District 230 will showcase how Canvas and Skyward work together to streamline educational processes. Discover how data integration between the two platforms ensures effortless syncing of course rosters and assignments, while Grade Passback automates grade updates across both systems. Learn about LTI integrations that bring additional tools directly into Canvas, enhancing instructional efficiency. We'll also highlight the latest AI-powered features in Canvas, designed to personalize learning and boost engagement. Join us to see how this partnership can transform your district’s learning management and data workflows.

Presenters

Jordan Wolff

Senior Account Executive, Instructure

Hello! My name is Jordan Wolff and I am the new Senior Account Executive for Instructure in Illinois. I come from a diverse education background, having served as a high school ELA & ESL teacher across the country (Including the West Side of Chicago) and as a former high school principal... Read More →

Scott Anthony

MIS Manager, CHSD 230

MIS Manager for CHSD 230 since 2012.

Vendors

Instructure

The Instructure Learning Platform makes learning more personal and student success more equitable by delivering the solutions you need to support, enrich, and connect every aspect of teaching and learning. The Instructure Learning Platform includes Canvas by Instructure, Mastery by... Read More →

Wednesday November 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Bremen Room

Vendor

1:00pm CST

VANCO - Hear from Other Districts: Qmlativ & RevTrak Best Practices

Wednesday November 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST

Bremen Room

Ever 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!

Presenters

Kristine Musaraca

VANCO

Sandy Lakosil

Tech App & Data Manager, CHSD 218

Vendors

VANCO Payments

Streamline online payment processing with Vanco, Skyward’s preferred payment partner! By integrating Skyward with Vanco’s RevTrak Web Store, schools can collect payments in one central place and reduce work for staff. Our Skyward integration easily tracks end-to-end payment activity... Read More →

Wednesday November 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Bremen Room

Vendor

2:15pm CST

e~Funds - A Comprehensive Approach to Accepting Electronic Payments

Wednesday November 13, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST

Bremen Room

This session is for individuals curious about how e~Funds for Schools can help streamline your payment processing system with a real time integration with Skyward. Existing customers can also find out about handy new features such as our point of sale to accept credit card payments at school stores and concession stands!

Presenters

Stephanie Kaack

Data Coordinator, Manteno CUSD No. 5

I am the Data Coordinator for Manteno CUSD No. 5. I have been in the district since January 2010. I work extensively with the Student side of Skyward, but have recently taken on more HR/Finance side responsibilities. Our district migrated our combined database from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ... Read More →

Jeff Miller

e~Funds for Schools

Vendors

e~Funds

e~Funds for Schools streamlines a convenient online platform for parents to make payments for various school-related expenses such as lunches, registrations, and extracurricular activities. Our seamless real-time integration with Skyward's lunch and fee management programs for SMS... Read More →

Wednesday November 13, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Bremen Room

Vendor

3:30pm CST

Red Rover

Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST

Bremen Room

Presenters

Stephanie Kaack

Data Coordinator, Manteno CUSD No. 5

Vendors

Red Rover K12

Red Rover is the best of breed sub scheduling & absence management system. Some of the reasons districts have made the switch: - Skyward Preferred Partner with tighter integration- period scheduling functionality- text messaging to schedule subs- partial absence fills (auto split... Read More →

Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Bremen Room

Vendor