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We are excited to welcome you to our 36th 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. See the #MagicOfTeamwork  at #ILSkyCon2026!

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Friday, March 27
 

7:30am CDT

Wednesday Breakfast
Friday March 27, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
  • Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese (Gluten Free)
  • Breakfast Potatoes (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Bacon, Sausage Links (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Muffins & Breakfast Pastries (pastries produced in a bakery that contains nuts)
  • Fruit (Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy Free)
  • Assorted Cold Cereals with Milk
  • Fruit Preserves (Gluten Free)
  • Orange Juice, Coffee, Hot Tea
Friday March 27, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
West/South Exhibit

7:30am CDT

Wednesday Registration Check-In
Friday March 27, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
Friday March 27, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
South Lobby

8:45am CDT

Wednesday - Opening Remarks
Friday March 27, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am CDT
Friday March 27, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am CDT
West/South Exhibit

9:05am CDT

IT - Roundtable
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Bring with you questions or situations that you would like to discuss with IT personnel from other districts to see how they address those issues.
Presenters
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Abe Loveless

Director of Technology, Litchfield CUSD #12
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Conf Room 1

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - A/P Advanced Options
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Review some of the extra features in A/P like Vendor ACH, EPayables, Expense Reimbursements, and importing invoices.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
North Pavilion 1

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - Activity Accounting Overview
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
See an overview for how to manage your Student Activity Accounts and the processing of them.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Sam Tinley

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - Finance/Payroll Live Tiles
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
See how Belvidere set up live tiles to streamline their processes in the Finance Department.
Presenters
avatar for Renee Gonzalez

Renee Gonzalez

Payroll Manager, Belvidere CUSD100
I worked in Payroll/HR for 11 years in another District that used SDS.  I have now been working for Belvidere CUSD 100 in Skyward for two years as the Payroll Manager.
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Maggie Mason

Accounting and Grants Coordinator, Belvidere CUSD100
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
North Pavilion 6

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - Payroll/HR Tips and Tricks
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
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
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
South Pavilion 1

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - Secondary Gradebook Configurations, Grade Scales and Calculation Groups
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Skyward has developed a grade book designed specifically for Elementary teachers. This session will cover the skills based approach and demonstrate the benefits of the Standards Based Gradebook.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
North Pavilion 4

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - SIS A-Z Part 1
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
This session will be an overview of what is needed for proper submission of SIS data to the state
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
North Pavilion 5

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - Student Overview*
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Enjoy a sneak peek at the future of our Student Management Suite and learn how Qmlativ leverages new breakthroughs in technology to deliver an even better experience. See how Qmlativ can transform your data analysis for your school.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
South Pavilion 2

9:05am CDT

Qmlativ - Student Tips and Tricks
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
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
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
South Pavilion 3/4

9:05am CDT

S2Q - HR Year End Processes - Planning Ahead
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Review a comparison between SMS and Q for the various tasks associated with setting up your HR systems for the new school year. This will include Time Off, Subtracking and Payroll.
Presenters
LL

Leah Lueck

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
North Pavilion 2

9:05am CDT

S2Q - Administrators - Things to Know about Migrating - Part 1
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Administrators and anyone responsible for working on district's Qmlativ Migration are encouraged to attend to hear how you can be successful in your migration.
Presenters
avatar for Scott Anthony

Scott Anthony

MIS Manager, CHSD230
MIS Manager for CHSD 230 since 2012.
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Eric Barringer

Director of Technology, Clinton Consolidated Unit School District 15
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Rob Beck

Executive Director of Technology, Troy 30c
avatar for Matt Birdsley

Matt Birdsley

Director of Finance, Sterling Public Schools
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John Connolly

CTOO, Consolidated High School District 230
avatar for Joel Margliano

Joel Margliano

Manager of Information Systems, Kankakee School District 111
President of the Illinois Skyward User Group
Currently using Skyward Business - SMS 2.0
Currently using Skyward Student - SMS 2.0 - Exploring Secondary Standards Grade Book.
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

9:05am CDT

SMS 2.0 - I Didn't Know You Could Do This - Business Tips and Tricks
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
This session will be an exploration of options and tips for the Business Suite that may be new to you.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Conf Room 2

9:05am CDT

SMS 2.0 - Grading Troubleshooting
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
This session will introduce you to some of the common troubleshooting techniques for correcting errors with GPA's, including grade marks, course master set up and Mass Audit processing.
Presenters
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Leah Wanta

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Conf Room 3

9:05am CDT

Amazon Business & Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Amazon Business & Skyward:  Automate Purchase-to-Pay & Save time with Purchase Level Invoicing
Presenters
avatar for Jeff Murphy

Jeff Murphy

Amazon
Amazon Business is an online marketplace and procurement solution within Amazon designed for businesses to purchase products in a more economical and efficient way. It provides business-only pricing, multi-user accounts, payment management, and analytics tools to streamline purchasing... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
North Pavilion 3

9:05am CDT

Streamlining Stipend, Extra Duty & Overtime Pay Processes with Skyward + Informed K12
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
  • Automating manual stipend, extra duty, and overtime workflows
  • Reducing costly errors and audit risk
  • How Informed K12 can route, approve, and send clean data into Skyward
  • Lessons from districts using Informed K12 + Skyward together
Presenters
avatar for Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Informed K12
Informed K12 helps K-12 districts protect and optimize their budgets by automating high-stakes financial and HR workflows that span multiple departments, such as position control, extra duty and overtime, reimbursements, and budget transfers. Trusted by over 450 districts, Informed... Read More →
Vendors
avatar for Katie Modesitt

Katie Modesitt

Customer Success Lead, Informed K12
Informed K12 helps K-12 districts protect and optimize their budgets by automating high-stakes financial and HR workflows that span multiple departments, such as position control, extra duty and overtime, reimbursements, and budget transfers.

Trusted by over 450 districts, Informed K12 reduces processing time, eliminates rework, and mitigates audit risk—helping districts secure funding, meet compliance demands, and operate more efficiently at scale... Read More →
avatar for Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Informed K12
Informed K12 helps K-12 districts protect and optimize their budgets by automating high-stakes financial and HR workflows that span multiple departments, such as position control, extra duty and overtime, reimbursements, and budget transfers. Trusted by over 450 districts, Informed... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 9:05am - 10:05am CDT
Bremen

10:15am CDT

IT - Qmlativ IT Intro
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
What is the IT-related aspects of Qmlativ? Topics such as Qmlativ server roles, SQL databases, system requirements, hosting options, and much more will be introduced.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Conf Room 1

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - Credit Card Processing
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Are you manually entering your Credit Card bills into Accounts Payable? Would you like to learn how to automate it? Your credit card file can be imported into the Skyward software; transactions reviewed, edited and approved; then the invoices can be automatically created and paid through the AP process in Skyward.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
North Pavilion 1

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - Introduction to HR Reporting and Datamining
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
If the canned reports within Skyward do not provide you with the exact information you are looking for, you always have the capability of creating custom data mining reports. In this session, we will create a datamining report and show off the unique features of datamining, such as: creating total lines within reports, sort and filter options, cloning reports, and creating a PDF report vs. an excel report. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
South Pavilion 2

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - Time Tracking - Basic
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
This session will overview the basics of theTime 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. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Sam Tinley

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - Gradebook Setup Overview and Variations
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
This session will take a look at the various gradebook configuration options!
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
North Pavilion 3

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - Scheduling - Course Setup and Future Scheduling
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
An overview session dedicated to the different pieces built into a course record, starting with the curriculum record all the way through to the meet record. There will be special focus on the areas pertinent to Illinois State Reporting. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
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Shalene Herbert

Managing Consultant, Skyward Inc.
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
South Pavilion 3/4

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - SIS A-Z Part 2
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
This session will be an overview of what is needed for proper submission of SIS data to the state.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
North Pavilion 5

10:15am CDT

S2Q - Position/Assignment Year End Roll Prep
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Wonder how the Employee Mgmt Year End Roll process will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how Positions and Assignments will be rolled differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
LL

Leah Lueck

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
North Pavilion 2

10:15am CDT

S2Q - Tips and Tricks to Migrating to the Special Education Module
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Providing tips and tricks to make the migration from 2.0 to Q seamless with your special education data.
Presenters
avatar for Becky Haas

Becky Haas

Director of Student Services, Sterling Public Schools
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Conf Room 3

10:15am CDT

S2Q - Attendance Entry in Qmlativ vs SMS
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Wonder how Attendance Entry will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how Attendance will be recorded differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
CJ

Cam Jandt

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
North Pavilion 4

10:15am CDT

Qmlativ - Knowledge Hub and Support Options
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Walk through the Qmlativ Knowledge Hub with us as we explore the different resources available to end users. We will also discuss how to get involved in the IL SkyCon User Group Weekly Qmlativ Discussions.
Presenters
avatar for Liz Boyles

Liz Boyles

Director of Information Services, Troy CCSD 30C
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 also have some HR/Finance side responsibilities. Our district migrated our combined database from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ in July 2020... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
South Pavilion 1

10:15am CDT

S2Q - Administrators - Things to Know about Migrating - Part 2
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Contiuing the discussion with Administrators and anyone responsible for working on district's Qmlativ Migration and how you can be successful in your migration.
Presenters
avatar for Scott Anthony

Scott Anthony

MIS Manager, CHSD230
MIS Manager for CHSD 230 since 2012.
EB

Eric Barringer

Director of Technology, Clinton Consolidated Unit School District 15
avatar for Rob Beck

Rob Beck

Executive Director of Technology, Troy 30c
avatar for Matt Birdsley

Matt Birdsley

Director of Finance, Sterling Public Schools
JC

John Connolly

CTOO, Consolidated High School District 230
avatar for Joel Margliano

Joel Margliano

Manager of Information Systems, Kankakee School District 111
President of the Illinois Skyward User Group
Currently using Skyward Business - SMS 2.0
Currently using Skyward Student - SMS 2.0 - Exploring Secondary Standards Grade Book.
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

10:15am CDT

SMS 2.0 - W2/1099 Processing
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
A refresher course on how to process your W-2s and 1099's, and tips for correcting exceptions that are reported.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Conf Room 2

10:15am CDT

SMS 2.0 - Gradebook for Administrators/Gaining a Teacher's Perspective
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
As an administrator learn how to maximize the setup for Gradebook to most effectively gather Grading information from your Teachers.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
North Pavilion 6

10:15am CDT

IMRF for Employers/Administration*
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Representatives from IMRF will be presenting on IMRF reporting by employers.
Presenters
SP

Steve Page

Skyward
avatar for Randy Stevens

Randy Stevens

IMRF
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Friday March 27, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Bremen

11:15am CDT

Wednesday Lunch & Guest Speakers
Friday March 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:45pm CDT
  • Caprese Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
  • Classic Caesar Salad (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Baked Rigatoni Marinara (Vegetarian)
  • Roasted Italian Vegetables (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
  • Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks (Vegetarian)
  • Cannoli & Tiramisu (produced in a bakery that contains nuts)

Feel free to continue eating during the general sessions, however, there will be guest speakers during this time so please be courteous.
Friday March 27, 2026 11:15am - 12:45pm CDT
West/South Exhibit

12:50pm CDT

IT - Enhancing User Security with Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Join us for an insightful session where you’ll discover how to bolster the security of your Qmlativ and SMS 2.0 systems. Learn the benefits and implementation strategies of Single Sign-On (SSO) and MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) to protect user data and streamline access management.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Conf Room 1

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - Applicant Tracking
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Sterling Public Schools has ditched Frontline Hiring & Recruiting and transitioned to Skyward Q Applicant Tracking. The process is streamlined, easy to use, and moves data directly from the application into the employee profile when hired. Hiring processes can also be set up to ensure consistence and help guide the hiring process.
Presenters
SD

Sara Dail

Assistant Superintendent, Sterling Public Schools
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
South Pavilion 3/4

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - Budgeting Options
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
See popular web budgeting options, mass change options, budget entry and importing of budgets.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
North Pavilion 1

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - EIS
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
We'll discuss extracting your EIS data and troubleshooting exceptions, addressing setup issues and downloading the file. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
North Pavilion 5

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - Time Tracking - Troubleshooting
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Learn how to address issues with Time Tracking when time isn't calculating as expected, time sheets are missing or not approved, there are issues with Time Off or Holidays and other typical exceptions that need to be addressed.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Sam Tinley

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - User Experience: Business Data Mining Influencers
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Have ideas to improve the Business Data Mining tool in Qmlativ? Join us for a dynamic session where your voice helps shape the future. Get a sneak peek at upcoming enhancements, share your feedback directly with Product Managers, and influence the features that matter most to you. This is your opportunity to be a co-creator in the product journey!
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Conf Room 3

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - Grading Troubleshooting
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
This session will introduce you to some of the common troubleshooting techniques for correcting errors with GPA's, including grade marks, course master set up and Mass Audit processing.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
North Pavilion 4

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - Implementing of Standards into Gradebook
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Check out the options in Qmlativ for a grade book designed specifically for Elementary teachers. This session will cover the skills based approach and demonstrate the benefits of the Standards Based Gradebook.
Presenters
SH

Shalene Herbert

Managing Consultant, Skyward Inc.
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
North Pavilion 2

12:50pm CDT

Qmlativ - Top 10 Reports for Student Administrators
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
See what the most popular reports are for Student Administrators that want to keep a pulse on what the trends are in their school district.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

12:50pm CDT

S2Q - Successfully Migrating from SMS to Qmlativ
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
During this session, you'll hear from the Qmlativ Migrations Project Management team at Skyward about ways you can help set your organization up for success, as you look to progress to Qmlativ. This session will feature insights into how to build a strong change management team, examples of successful S2Q migrations across the nation and lessons learned from the hundreds of customers who have already made the switch to Qmlativ.
Presenters
TC

Tim Casey

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
South Pavilion 2

12:50pm CDT

S2Q - Subtracking S2Q Comparison
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Wonder how the Sub Tracking module will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a comparison for how Sub Tracking will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
North Pavilion 6

12:50pm CDT

S2Q - Future Scheduling Preparation for Migration
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Wonder how Future Scheduling will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how Future Scheduling will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
South Pavilion 1

12:50pm CDT

SMS 2.0 - Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Chronic Absenteeism is an ongoing battle for school districts - students struggle to make academic gains with significant absences. This session will cover the meaning of chronic absenteeism and how to utilize available reports in Skyward to support school teams with addressing the issue. The first step to improving attendance for any school or district is to identify the students who need supports.
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Bowen

Rebecca Bowen

Director of Student Information Systems, East St. Louis District 189
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Conf Room 2

12:50pm CDT

Agilex Business Solutions – Exploring ePayables for Your School
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Agility and Flexibility Make Business Easier. No Cost or Commitment – Unlimited Monthly Cash Rebates, Enhanced Security, and Increased Efficiencies
Vendors
avatar for Jessica Hess

Jessica Hess

Agilex Business Solutions
Agilex Business Solutions provides an ePayables solution perfect for every school district. The single-use, exact dollar amount match virtual credit cards reduce fraudulent transactions, provide unlimited monthly cash rebates, all while streamlining your accounting. Our no cost or... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Agilex Business Solutions
Agilex Business Solutions provides an ePayables solution perfect for every school district. The single-use, exact dollar amount match virtual credit cards reduce fraudulent transactions, provide unlimited monthly cash rebates, all while streamlining your accounting. Our no cost or... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
North Pavilion 3

12:50pm CDT

District 230 and STAi SchoolTRAK: Automating Attendance
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Hear from District 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
avatar for Pat McInerny

Pat McInerny

Account Sales Manager, School Technology Associates, Inc
Providing a wide range of integrated hardware and software solutions that specifically meet the needs of K12 education such as Tardy Kiosk, Positive Attendance, SchoolTRAK, ID Badging, Time Clocks, and more!
Vendors
avatar for Pat McInerny

Pat McInerny

Account Sales Manager, School Technology Associates, Inc
Providing a wide range of integrated hardware and software solutions that specifically meet the needs of K12 education such as Tardy Kiosk, Positive Attendance, SchoolTRAK, ID Badging, Time Clocks, and more!
Friday March 27, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT
Bremen

1:45pm CDT

Snack Break
Friday March 27, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
Friday March 27, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
North Exhibit

2:15pm CDT

IT - Enhance Your Skyward Security Posture
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
No matter the size of your district, security threats are a daily challenge. Join us in this session to explore best practices for configuring security settings in your Skyward applications. We’ll cover essential topics
such as encryption, robust password policies, and security best practices to help you safeguard your systems effectively.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Conf Room 1

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - Business New Features and Road Map*
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Join us for a fast-paced walkthrough of the latest features delivered across Qmlativ’s Finance, HR, and Payroll modules. From enhanced workflows to smarter automation, we’ll showcase the improvements designed to streamline operations and empower school districts. Whether you're a longtime user or new to Qmlativ, this session will help you uncover tools that can make a real impact in your day-to-day work.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - TRS Updates on TRS Gemini Reporting
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Learn the latest for Gemini reporting and how to address common exceptions that might arise.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
North Pavilion 5

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - Understanding Q Business Security
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
This session will provide an overview of Security in Qmlativ, with a focus on Business security. This module is used to grant access to individual users of all varieties to Skyward’s Qmlativ software. Topics will include creating a Role, creating a Security Group, attaching a Role to a Security Group, and attaching a Security Group to a user. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
North Pavilion 1

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - Entry/Withdrawal and Schedule changes during year - Impact on SIS
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Learn about how entry/withdrawal and other changes throughout the year impact SIS reporting.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
North Pavilion 4

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - Introduction to Student Reporting and Datamining*
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
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
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
South Pavilion 1

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - User Experience: Student Data Mining Influencers
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Have ideas to improve the Student Data Mining tool in Qmlativ? Join us for a dynamic session where your voice helps shape the future. Get a sneak peek at upcoming enhancements, share your feedback directly with Product Managers, and influence the features that matter most to you. This is your opportunity to be a co-creator in the product journey!
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Conf Room 3

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - District Pulse*
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Are you a Qmlativ Student or Business user ready to turn your data into decisions? From accounting and employment to attendance, enrollment, discipline, and grades—you already have a wealth of information at your fingertips. Now it’s time to elevate how you use it.

Join us to discover how District Pulse empowers your team with secure, cloud-based analytics and dynamic dashboards. Learn how to visualize trends, uncover insights, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. Whether you're looking to streamline operations or tell a compelling story with your data, this session will show you what’s possible.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
South Pavilion 3/4

2:15pm CDT

Qmlativ - Qmlativ Business Implementation: 1 year later
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Hear from ROE #17 and how they are working successfully after migrating from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ.
Presenters
avatar for Christy Kelson

Christy Kelson

Business Manager, Regional Office of Education 17
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Kelly Nyert

Business Office Coordinator, Regional Office of Education 17
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
South Pavilion 2

2:15pm CDT

S2Q - Adding and Maintaining an Employee
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Wonder how adding and maintaining an employee will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how employee data will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
LL

Leah Lueck

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
North Pavilion 2

2:15pm CDT

S2Q - Grading in Qmlativ vs SMS
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Wonder how Grading will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how Grading will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
CJ

Cam Jandt

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
North Pavilion 3

2:15pm CDT

SMS 2.0 - HR New Employees/Employee Changes
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
We’ll discuss best practices for processing new employees through the HR/Payroll system as well as communicating salary changes in preparation for payroll.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Conf Room 2

2:15pm CDT

SMS 2.0 - Student Tips and Tricks
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
This session will be an exploration of options and tips for the Student Management Suite that may be new to you.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
North Pavilion 6

2:15pm CDT

Connecting School and Home: Streamlining Communications with ParentSquare & Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
ParentSquare is proud to be the preferred family and parent engagement partner of Skyward! In this session, we will share more about how ParentSquare and Skyward’s partnership helps to improve the way schools connect and engage with students and parents. We’ll focus on how the partnership provides seamless integration and saves time, while ensuring privacy, security and high family contactability. Attendees will leave with modern tips to build family engagement, and learn how one platform can have everything you need to communicate, involve, and collaborate with families.
Presenters
avatar for Scott Anthony

Scott Anthony

MIS Manager, CHSD230
MIS Manager for CHSD 230 since 2012.
avatar for Liz Boyles

Liz Boyles

Director of Information Services, Troy CCSD 30C
avatar for Jennifer Pham

Jennifer Pham

Data & Assessments, Ridgewood Community High School Dist 234
Vendors
avatar for Stacey White

Stacey White

ParentSquare
ParentSquare is the trusted leader in school-home engagement, helping K-12 districts nationwide reach every family with an award-winning, all-in-one communication platform.
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Bremen

2:15pm CDT

Panorama Education - MTSS + AI in Action: Moving the Needle on Chronic Absenteeism
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
When Urbana School District #116 set out to strengthen its MTSS framework and tackle chronic absenteeism, leaders knew that good intentions, isolated tools, and one-off interventions wouldn’t cut it. They needed a clear, shared vision, sustainable systems, and smart technology that could scale with their goals.

In this session, learn how Urbana enhanced student outcomes across academics, attendance, behavior, and well-being by leveraging Panorama tools—such as the Chronic Absenteeism Dashboard and intervention plans in Student Success—alongside the critical support of Student Engagement Advocates. We’ll explore the strategies and systems that helped them measure progress, build shared accountability, and most importantly, inspire all stakeholders to take ownership in supporting student outcomes.

We’ll also explore how to leverage AI and real student data—from individual attendance trends to district-wide patterns—to better understand holistic student needs and implement proactive strategies that improve attendance and engagement.

You’ll walk away with:
  • A roadmap for building a collaborative, efficient MTSS framework rooted in data and aligned with district goals.
  • Real-world strategies for using AI to accelerate attendance interventions and promote Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports.
  • Concrete examples of how integration between Panorama and Skyward enabled real-time progress monitoring—while protecting student data privacy.
Vendors
avatar for Abdullah Syed

Abdullah Syed

Panorama Education
Panorama Education partners with K-12 districts to support student success in the classroom and beyond through a secure, research-backed software platform for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement. Serving 15 million students nationwide, Panorama helps educators... Read More →
avatar for Connor McQueen

Connor McQueen

Panorama Education
Panorama Education partners with K-12 districts to support student success in the classroom and beyond through a secure, research-backed software platform for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement. Serving 15 million students nationwide, Panorama helps educators... Read More →
avatar for Eric Hunerdosse

Eric Hunerdosse

Panorama Education
Panorama Education partners with K-12 districts to support student success in the classroom and beyond through a secure, research-backed software platform for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement. Serving 15 million students nationwide, Panorama helps educators... Read More →
avatar for John Ruff

John Ruff

Panorama Education
Panorama Education partners with K-12 districts to support student success in the classroom and beyond through a secure, research-backed software platform for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement. Serving 15 million students nationwide, Panorama helps educators... Read More →
avatar for Meghan Kelleher

Meghan Kelleher

Panorama Education
Panorama Education partners with K-12 districts to support student success in the classroom and beyond through a secure, research-backed software platform for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement. Serving 15 million students nationwide, Panorama helps educators... Read More →
avatar for Tristen Scheitle

Tristen Scheitle

Panorama Education
Panorama Education partners with K-12 districts to support student success in the classroom and beyond through a secure, research-backed software platform for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement. Serving 15 million students nationwide, Panorama helps educators... Read More →
Friday March 27, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Sam Tinley

3:25pm CDT

IT - Fight Ransomware: Protecting Your District's IT Security
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Education is a prime target for ransomware attacks. In this session, you’ll learn how to safeguard your district by implementing a comprehensive Security Awareness program for your users. We’ll cover best
practices for database backups, rebuilding on-premises Skyward servers after a ransomware event, and conducting Security Assessments to ensure your network adheres to Security Best Practices. Equip
yourself with the knowledge to defend against ransomware and protect your district’s valuable data.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Conf Room 1

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Calendar Management
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Learn how to adapt your calendars relative to areas that use them such as Positions, Pay Schedules, Time Off, etc. We will how to address snow days or other days that are missed that are unexpected, and how to best adjust your calendars to reflect this without affecting salaries.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
North Pavilion 1

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Financial State Reporting
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Everything you need to pull more accurate reports, reduce submission times, and keep an open line of communication with our State and Federal compliance team. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
North Pavilion 5

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - HR New Employees/Employee Changes
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
We’ll discuss best practices for processing new employees through the HR/Payroll system as well as communicating salary changes in preparation for payroll.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
South Pavilion 5/6

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Process Manager
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Process Manager is a tool within the Process Management module you can use to create a workflow within your district. It allows users to define custom processes, assign tasks, and track progress, making it easier to manage various district operations, such as administrative tasks and business functions.
Presenters
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BROPHY, EDWARD J.

Director of Human Resources & Administrative Services, Northbrook District 28
This is a brief bio.
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
South Pavilion 2

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Shaping the Future of Vendor Management in Qmlativ
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Managing vendors efficiently is critical—and Qmlativ is evolving to meet that need. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the current vendor management tools available and preview exciting upcoming features, including a new vendor request workflow and a vendor self-service portal. Your feedback will help shape the future of these enhancements, so come ready to share your ideas and experiences!
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Sam Tinley

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Discipline
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Learn about Discipline code setup and management of issues for each student.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
North Pavilion 3

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Fee Management Proration, Discounts, Food Service connections
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
See how Fee Management can be setup for managing proration and discounts.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
North Pavilion 4

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Smart Data Acccess: Filtering Special Education Information with Ease
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Following data migration, locating and identifying the most current information can often feel overwhelming. This session will demonstrate filtering and sorting strategies designed to help users efficiently access, organize, and utilize their data.
Presenters
avatar for Becky Haas

Becky Haas

Director of Student Services, Sterling Public Schools
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Conf Room 3

3:25pm CDT

Qmlativ - Student New Features and Road Map*
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Check out the newest features in Qmlativ Student and find out what exciting features are due to appear in the coming months.
Presenters
avatar for Ali DeGeorge
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
South Pavilion 3/4

3:25pm CDT

S2Q - Timeoff Allocation and Reporting
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Wonder how the Time Off module will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a comparison for how Time Off will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
LL

Leah Lueck

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
North Pavilion 2

3:25pm CDT

S2Q - Secondary Scheduling Features Overview
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Wonder how Secondary Scheduling will work in Qmlativ? In this session, we will provide a step by step comparison for how Secondary Scheduling will be managed differently when you migrate to Q.
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
South Pavilion 1

3:25pm CDT

SMS 2.0 - Advanced True Time
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
What advanced options, rules and reporting are available that you didn't know about? How do you troubleshoot issues that arise?
Presenters
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Conf Room 2

3:25pm CDT

SMS 2.0 - Student Advanced Data Mining
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
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
LW

Leah Wanta

Skyward
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
North Pavilion 6

3:25pm CDT

IMRF for Employees*
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Representatives from IMRF will be presenting about IMRF benefits for IMRF employees.
Presenters
avatar for Randy Stevens

Randy Stevens

IMRF
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Friday March 27, 2026 3:25pm - 4:25pm CDT
Bremen

4:30pm CDT

Vendor Social Hour
Friday March 27, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Friday March 27, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
North Exhibit
 
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