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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
South Pavilion 1
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
  General

3:30pm CST

Tailgate Tuesday - Student
Tuesday November 12, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
South Pavilion 1
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
  General
 
Wednesday, November 13
 

9:15am CST

SMS 2.0 - Intermediate/Advanced Student Data Mining
Wednesday November 13, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST
South Pavilion 1
Want to know more detail of the Data process such as Mail Merge, Processing lists, exports? This session will be going into the more advanced processes available.
Presenters
AR
Wednesday November 13, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST
South Pavilion 1
  SMS-Student

10:30am CST

Qmlativ - Payroll/HR Tips and Tricks
Wednesday November 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
South Pavilion 1
This session will demonstrate some time-saving features to reduce the time it takes to work in Skyward's Qmlativ software and will focus on the Payroll/Human Resources System. Navigation, creating Filters, View, Live Tiles and Live Charts, setting Favorites and Docking items, and advanced browse tricks are just a few of the things you will learn. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
KS
Wednesday November 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
South Pavilion 1
  Qmlativ-Business, HR

1:00pm CST

Qmlativ - Student Tips and Tricks
Wednesday November 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
South Pavilion 1
This session will demonstrate some time-saving features to reduce the time it takes work in Skyward’s Qmlativ software and will focus on the Student Management system. Navigation, Creating Filters, Views, Live Tiles, and Live Charts, setting Favorites and Docking items, and advanced Browse tricks are just a few of the things you will learn. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
JA
Wednesday November 13, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
South Pavilion 1
  Qmlativ-Student

2:15pm CST

Qmlativ - Introduction to Student Reporting and Datamining
Wednesday November 13, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
South Pavilion 1
An overview of some of the different reporting options available in Qmlativ, specifically for Student Information. We will firstly look at a smattering of the canned student reports (including but not limited to Student Information, Student List, and Duplicate Student Numbers), and then the second half will focus on how to build Data Mining Reports within Qmlativ which enable you to design your own reports. You can attend overviews of Q Student Management in sessions 5 and 10.
Presenters
JA
Wednesday November 13, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
South Pavilion 1
  Qmlativ-Student

3:30pm CST

Qmlativ - Student New Features and Road Map*
Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
South Pavilion 1
Check out the newest features in Qmlativ Student and find out what exciting features are due to appear in the coming months.
Presenters
NP

Nick Page

Skyward
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Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
South Pavilion 1
  Qmlativ-Student
 
Thursday, November 14
 

8:00am CST

The Journey Experience
Thursday November 14, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
South Pavilion 1
Hear from other Skyward users and their experience migrating from SMS 2.0 Finance/HR to Qmlativ.
Presenters
avatar for Matt Birdsley

Matt Birdsley

Director of Finance, Sterling Public Schools
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Dr. R.J. Gravel

Deputy Superintendent, Glenbrook High School District 225
A native of the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Gravel (@rjgravel) is the Associate Superintendent at Glenbrook High School District 225. As an educator, business manager and technologist for elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions, co-moderator of #EdFinChat, a... Read More →
Thursday November 14, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
South Pavilion 1
  Qmlativ-Business, Finance, HR, User-Led

9:15am CST

Qmlativ - Student Q Imports and Exports
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST
South Pavilion 1
See how Student data Imports and Exports can be managed in Q.
Presenters
AJ
avatar for Seth Wilkerson

Seth Wilkerson

Director of Technology, Consolidated HS District 230
Thursday November 14, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am CST
South Pavilion 1
  Qmlativ-Student

10:30am CST

Qmlativ - Tips and Tricks for New Users: Tiles, Docks, Favorites and More
Thursday November 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
South Pavilion 1
Learn to customize your Skyward Dashboard with helpful tips and tricks to add tiles, docks, and favorites. In this session you will learn how to customize your dashboard and make your most often used items in Skyward easily accessible to you. Participants will leave this session knowing how to mark favorites, add tiles to their dashboard, and add frequently used items in Skyward to your dock. Participants will have time to customize their Q dashboard through this session.
Presenters
avatar for Rob Beck

Rob Beck

Director of Technology, Streator High School
avatar for Matt Birdsley

Matt Birdsley

Director of Finance, Sterling Public Schools
Thursday November 14, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
South Pavilion 1
  General-Qmlativ, Student, HR, Finance, User-Led

12:15pm CST

Delegate Annual Meeting
Thursday November 14, 2024 12:15pm - 12:45pm CST
South Pavilion 1
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
  General

1:00pm CST

Qmlativ - Knowledge Hub
Thursday November 14, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
South Pavilion 1
Explore the Qmlativ Knowledge Hub and review the different support options available.
Presenters
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 Liz Boyles

Liz Boyles

Director of Information Services, Troy 30C
Qmlativ Knowledge Hub SkyCon 2024 pdf
Thursday November 14, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
South Pavilion 1
  General-Qmlativ, User-Led

2:15pm CST

Qmlativ - Student New Features and Roadmap*
Thursday November 14, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
South Pavilion 1
Check out the newest features in Qmlativ Student and find out what exciting features are due to appear in the coming months.
Presenters
NP

Nick Page

Skyward
AD
Thursday November 14, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
South Pavilion 1
  Qmlativ-Student

3:20pm CST

Post-Conference: Steering Committee Roundtable - What can we do for you?
Thursday November 14, 2024 3:20pm - 3:45pm CST
South Pavilion 1
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
  General
 
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