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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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Tuesday, November 12
 

2:00pm CST

Tailgate Tuesday - Conference Introduction
Tuesday November 12, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This general pre-conference session will go over what to expect at the conference. We will also discuss the different support options available to districts, especially for those that are migrating to Qmlativ or have recently migrated. 
Tuesday November 12, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
South Pavilion 1

3:30pm CST

Tailgate Tuesday - Business
Tuesday November 12, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Tips, Tricks, Do's & Don'ts - Hear some lessons learned from other districts that have migrated to Qmlativ.
Tuesday November 12, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
South Pavilion 2

3:30pm CST

Tailgate Tuesday - Student
Tuesday November 12, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Tips, Tricks, Do's & Don'ts - Hear some lessons learned from other districts that have migrated to Qmlativ.
Tuesday November 12, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
South Pavilion 1

5:00pm CST

Tailgate Tuesday - Dinner & Discussion
Tuesday November 12, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Tuesday November 12, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
South Pavilion
 
Wednesday, November 13
 

7:30am CST

Breakfast Buffet - Wednesday
Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CST
Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CST
West/South Exhibit

7:30am CST

Registration - Wednesday
Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CST
Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CST
South Lobby

8:45am CST

Opening Remarks - Wednesday
Wednesday November 13, 2024 8:45am - 9:00am CST
Wednesday November 13, 2024 8:45am - 9:00am CST
West/South Exhibit

11:30am CST

Lunch/General Session
Wednesday November 13, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CST
Wednesday November 13, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CST
West/South Exhibit

2:00pm CST

Snack Break - Wednesday
Wednesday November 13, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Wednesday November 13, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm CST
West/South Exhibit

4:30pm CST

Vendor Meet & Greet/Reception (Must Wear Name Badge)
Wednesday November 13, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Wednesday November 13, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
North Exhibit
 
Thursday, November 14
 

7:00am CST

Registration - Thursday
Thursday November 14, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am CST
Thursday November 14, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am CST
South Lobby

7:00am CST

Breakfast Buffet - Thursday
Thursday November 14, 2024 7:00am - 8:30am CST
Thursday November 14, 2024 7:00am - 8:30am CST
West/South Exhibit

7:45am CST

Opening Remarks - Thursday
Thursday November 14, 2024 7:45am - 7:55am CST
Thursday November 14, 2024 7:45am - 7:55am CST
West/South Exhibit

10:30am CST

Setting up for the Future: Utilizing Skyward's Resources to Ensure Long Term Success
Thursday November 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
The work at a school district is never truly done, even after going live with Skyward. There are many valuable Skyward support options and resources that you may not be using to your district's full extent. These resources will help enable the district staff for long term Skyward success.
Presenters
Thursday November 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
South Pavilion 2

11:30am CST

Lunch
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CST
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CST
West/South Exhibit

12:15pm CST

Delegate Annual Meeting
Thursday November 14, 2024 12:15pm - 12:45pm CST
One representative from each member district can participate in the delegate meeting held in the fall of each year. Delegates have a voice in the direction the Illinois Skyward® Steering Committee moves in throughout the course of the year. If you are your district's designated delegate, please join us in the South Pavilion 1 room for the annual meeting. 
Thursday November 14, 2024 12:15pm - 12:45pm CST
South Pavilion 1

1:45pm CST

Snack Break - Thursday
Thursday November 14, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm CST
Thursday November 14, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm CST
West/South Exhibit

3:20pm CST

Post-Conference: Steering Committee Roundtable - What can we do for you?
Thursday November 14, 2024 3:20pm - 3:45pm CST
We want to hear from you! Are you curious about the IL Steering Committee or User Group? What other areas would you like to see sessions on? What would you like more help with? Provide feedback about the conference and have discussions with steering committee members. 
Presenters
avatar for Liz Boyles

Liz Boyles

Director of Information Services, Troy 30C
avatar for Joel Margliano

Joel Margliano

President - Manager of Information Systems, Kankakee School District 111
President of the Illinois Skyward User GroupCurrently using Skyward Business - SMS 2.0Currently using Skyward Student - SMS 2.0 - Exploring Secondary Standards Grade Book.
avatar for Stephanie Kaack

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 →
avatar for Scott Anthony

Scott Anthony

MIS Manager, CHSD 230
MIS Manager for CHSD 230 since 2012.
Thursday November 14, 2024 3:20pm - 3:45pm CST
South Pavilion 1
 
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