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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

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.
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Abe Loveless

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

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

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

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

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
 
Saturday, March 28
 

8:40am CDT

IT - Intro to 3rd Party System Integrations
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:40am - 9:40am CDT
If connecting to 3rd party applications with Skyward is your desire, come see what we have to show you. Learn the basics about Skyward connection methods and why some are preferred. The technology
includes REST API(s), SkyBuild / Qmlativ Reports for Import and Exports, or direct ODBC/JDBC connections to the database.
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:40am - 9:40am CDT
Conf Room 1

9:50am CDT

IT - Intro to Unauthorized Skyward User Forensic Investigations
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Dive into the world of forensic investigations with our Qmlativ and SMS 2.0 software. This session will guide you through identifying and analyzing unauthorized user activities within Skyward systems. Learn
essential techniques and tools to enhance your security measures and protect sensitive data from potential breaches.
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CDT
Conf Room 1

11:00am CDT

IT - Web Troubleshooting and Support
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Whether your Skyward system is self-hosted in your district’s private cloud or you’re using ISCorp Secure Cloud Hosting services, troubleshooting performance issues on the web can seem a bit mysterious. Join
us as we review the diagnostic, troubleshooting, logging, and performance tools that are available within SMS 2.0 and Qmlativ.
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Conf Room 1

1:20pm CDT

IT - What's New and what's coming in IT Services?
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
The Skyward Technology Solutions team is ready to help your district focus on the future with new offerings and strategies. This session will give you an overview of how Skyward can help keep your hardware and security prepared for new trends on the horizon.
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Saturday March 28, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Conf Room 1

2:30pm CDT

IT - Being Hosted at a Secure Cloud Computing (SCC) Hosting Partner. What’s that all about?
Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Are you considering moving your Skyward system from on-premises to the ISCorp Secure Cloud hosting? Is your Skyward system being hosted at ISCorp already? This session is packed full of information that will help make the transition a smooth one and understanding the ISCorp way when already hosted there. We will provide SCC checklists and System Admins will learn how....Email, SSO/LDAP, ODBC, TrueTime/Time Tracking devices along with other peripheral devices and 3rd party imports / exports in a Cloud Hosted environment is setup and processed for results.
Presenters
Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Conf Room 1
 
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