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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
 

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

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

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

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

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
 
Saturday, March 28
 

8:40am CDT

IMRF for Employees*
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:40am - 9:40am 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
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:40am - 9:40am CDT
Bremen

9:50am CDT

Panorama Education - Bringing AI and MTSS Solutions to Illinois Classrooms with Panorama and Skyward
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
For Illinois educators, quality student data is essential, and turning that information into action is  the real challenge. As AI tools become more powerful, the districts that will see the biggest impact are those that can connect the dots between data systems, student needs, and timely interventions. That’s why Panorama Education and Skyward have partnered to deliver leading AI and MTSS tools for Illinois Skyward districts.

In this session, explore how this partnership is making it easier for districts to put their data to work; securely, seamlessly, and at scale. You’ll hear how tighter integrations and interoperable data flows can help educators get a more complete picture of each student, access AI-powered insights, and strengthen MTSS practices. District leaders will also share how they’re using these tools today to address real challenges and create better outcomes for students.

You’ll walk away with:
  • A clear picture of why integrated, interoperable data is essential in the AI era.
  • Practical examples of how this partnership enables smarter, faster interventions for students.
  • District stories about the impact of AI and MTSS tools in Illinois classrooms.
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 →
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Conf Room 3

9:50am CDT

You Have Options for Absence Management & Sub Scheduling in Red Rover
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Description: Red Rover is the best of breed sub scheduling & absence management system, whether you manage your own subs or work with a staffing partner. Some of the reasons districts have made the switch:  

- Skyward Preferred Partner with better integration
- period scheduling functionality
- text messaging to schedule subs
- partial absence fills (auto split absences)
- increased fill rates by more effectively utilizing existing sub pool
- returned focus on customer support (live chat avg wait time of 30 seconds)
- continuous system enhancements every 8 weeks

Presenters
avatar for Spencer Sunde

Spencer Sunde

Red Rover
Red Rover is the best of breed sub scheduling & absence management system. Common benefits include:  

Skyward Preferred Partner with tighter integrationperiod scheduling functionalitytext messaging to schedule subspartial absence fills (auto split absences)increased fill rates by more effectively utilizing existing sub poolreturned focus on customer support (live chat avg wait time of... Read More →
Vendors
avatar for Spencer Sunde

Spencer Sunde

Red Rover
Red Rover is the best of breed sub scheduling & absence management system. Common benefits include:  

Skyward Preferred Partner with tighter integrationperiod scheduling functionalitytext messaging to schedule subspartial absence fills (auto split absences)increased fill rates by more effectively utilizing existing sub poolreturned focus on customer support (live chat avg wait time of... Read More →
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Bremen

11:00am CDT

EFUNDS for Schools
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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 also have some HR/Finance side responsibilities. Our district migrated our combined database from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ in July 2020... Read More →
Vendors
avatar for Cory McDaniel

Cory McDaniel

EFUNDS for Schools
EFUNDS for Schools makes it easy for parents to pay, and even easier for schools to manage. We give K–12 districts a secure, user-friendly platform for collecting fees, funding lunch accounts, and managing payments online. No paperwork, manual deposits, or complex reconciliation... Read More →
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Bremen

1:20pm CDT

IMRF for Employers/Administration*
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Representatives from IMRF will be presenting on IMRF reporting by employers.
Presenters
avatar for Randy Stevens

Randy Stevens

IMRF
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Bremen
 
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