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- Tuesday, Mar 31
- Wednesday, Apr 1
Tuesday, Mar 31
10:40 am - 11:30 am Session #1
Attendance: Setup Review & Best Practices
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Review the setup of the various elements that make up the Attendance module and share common best practices. Example topics may include calendar maintenance, bell schedules, attendance type review, and notifications. |
Current Year Scheduling: Common Scheduling Reports & Alternatives
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Check out common scheduling reports that are used in the current year, such as printing student schedules, class rosters, and more. Additionally, the ability to insert columns in list screens may also be discussed. |
Food Service: Verification Selection & Direct Certification Process
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| Take a dive into the Verification Selection and Direct Certification processes! For Verification Selection, we will review the income eligibility guidelines, how to exclude an application from selection, how to ensure an application is selected, running the verification process, replacing applications, viewing and adding data to the selected applications. For Direct Certification, we will cover how to run the utility en masse with a file and adding manual records. |
General: Navigation (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| Are you looking for some general tips and tricks for navigating your system most effectively? This session will cover the options on your Dashboard and help you learn tricks to quickly access your most-visited areas and view information more easily. |
New Features & Roadmap - Qmlativ Student
African Ballroom Suite 20
Join us as we explore our product roadmap, outlining Skyward’s strategic vision and plans for future growth. In this session, we’ll showcase recent achievements, highlight ongoing developments, and offer a glimpse into what’s on the horizon for you and your team!
Payroll: Exploring Useful Features
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| This session is meant for the user who has been with the software for a few months and could benefit from a refresher on some of the extra features Payroll has to offer, from Payroll utilities, filters, and reports, to making corrections during the payroll process. |
S2Q Migration: Data Clean Up Checklist for Finance
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| This session will cover a checklist of items that should be reviewed prior to moving forward with your SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ conversion. There may also be some action items you will want to review with your staff to make the migration a better experience. *Prerequisite - SMS HR & Finance knowledge to prepare for conversion to Qmlativ |
S2Q Training Database Review and SMS Cleanup
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| This session will revisit SMS Cleanup topics for districts migrating from SMS to Qmlativ in Summer 2026. The session will provide real world visuals in a Qmaltiv database, how and where to identify potential issues, and lastly how to correct the data in SMS in preparation for the live migration. |
Time Tracking: Employee Groups (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| Review the employee time tracking group setup and placing them on employees individually and en masse. |
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Session #2
Attendance: Monitoring & Letters
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Review ways that schools may monitor attendance for students and run attendance letters once students reach an attendance threshold. |
Budgetary: Using the Credit Card Feature (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| Thinking about using the Credit Card feature? Come see how it works. |
Current Year Scheduling: Tips & Best Practices
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Join us for tips and best practices in regard to the Scheduling module in the Current Year. It will include information regarding identifying students with incomplete schedules, mid-year staffing changes, setting Process Restrictions on the Scheduling Board, and more. |
Customization: Creating Fields to Use in Online Forms & List Screens
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| Take your Qmlativ customization skills further by learning how to create custom fields using 1:1 relationships and seamlessly connect them to Online Forms. Once your fields are in place, discover how to integrate them into list screens and explore additional ways to make your data work smarter for you. |
Parent Square
African Ballroom Suite 20
Payroll: Reissue Checks vs Void & Reissue (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| Find out the difference between the Reissue Payroll Checks Utility and the Void & Reissue Payroll processes and learn when each of the two options should be utilized. |
S2Q Cleanup & What to do After Go Live
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| Wondering what needs to be done after go live and when? Take the leap and find out how to prepare for the best success using Qmlativ after go live. |
S2Q Security: Setup Overview for Student
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| This session will give you a clear, practical overview of Security setup in Qmlativ and how it differs from SMS. Learn how Qmlativ’s security model works, why these changes matter, and how they help your district ensure every user has the right access to succeed with daily tasks. Highly recommended for districts planning a migration or recently transitioned to Qmlativ. |
Time Tracking: Employee Groups
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| Review the employee time tracking group setup and placing them on employees individually and in masse. |
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Session #3
Attendance: Absence Occurrence Feature & More
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Enjoy an overview of the Absence Occurrence Feature to find perfect attendance, poor attendance, or students with a certain number of tardies. Other topics may include the Monthly/Quarterly Attendance Report, using attendance columns for Live Tiles or Charts, and more. *Attendance Letters will not be discussed in this session. |
Bentek
African Ballroom Suite 20
Customization: Custom Projects - Beginner
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| Discover how to leverage Qmlativ’s Custom Projects feature to tailor your database to your district’s unique needs. This beginner-friendly session provides a high-level overview of adding local fields that aren’t part of Skyward’s standard setup. We’ll walk through the planning and implementation process for creating custom fields and screens-giving you the tools to make Qmlativ work for you. |
General: Unlock the Power of Your Qmlativ Dashboard
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Get ready to make your dashboard work smarter for you! In this session, we’ll explore Skyward-built widgets for your SIS users, learn how to customize widgets and charts, and master the Dashboard Manager & Library. We’ll share practical tips to simplify your Dashboard development-and show you how to share dashboard items with other users to save time. Plus, bring your creative ideas for new widgets and help shape the future of the Qmlativ Dashboard! |
Grading: Student Profile - A Grading Journey
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| Delve into the various tabs and subtabs related to Grading and GPA in the Student Profile. Special attention will be paid to the Grade Bucket Status, Grade History, and override potential within a Student Section. |
Imports: 3rd Party - HR/Payroll
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| Learn where to find 3rd party imports, how to set them up, and how to use them. Will cover imports such as Employee, Deduction and Benefits, Timesheets, Assignment, and more. |
Payroll: Troubleshooting - Why Isn't the Amount Correct? (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| Does a gross pay amount not calculate as expected? Learn why and how to correct it. |
S2Q Migration: Data Clean Up Checklist for HR
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| We will cover a checklist of items that should be reviewed prior to moving forward with your SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ conversion. There may also be some action items you will want to review with your staff to make the migration a better experience. *Prerequisite - SMS HR & Finance knowledge to prepare for conversion to Qmlativ |
Shaping the Future of Vendor Management
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| 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, such as a vendor self-service portal. Your feedback will help shape the future of these enhancements, so come ready to share your ideas and experiences! |
3:00 pm - 3:50 pm Session #4
Customization: Personalizing the Experience for My District
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| Come explore an introduction to the options that allow system administrators to customize the experience for their users. This will include topics like creating District Views and Filters, and customizing Reference Tiles in the Student Profile. Attendees will also learn how to restrict certain fields, such as Social Security Numbers from certain Security Groups. |
Discipline: Reports
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Come learn about the various Discipline reports that we have canned, as well as, the data mining capability for creating reports with discipline information. |
Grading: Transfer Courses
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| Become confident in how mid-year transfer courses are handled within district and from Out of District. The goal is to make sure the course will print --- and calculate --- correctly. |
Graduation Planning: Getting Started
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Get a high-level introduction to what a Graduation Plan is, how to set it up, and how to attach it to a student. |
Payroll: Utilizing Defaults
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| Explore the different default options in Payroll and how they can make your life easier. |
Process Management: A Beginner’s Guide
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| 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, such as a vendor self-service portal. Your feedback will help shape the future of these enhancements, so come ready to share your ideas and experiences! |
Reporting: Data Mining - Finance
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| See an overview of how the Data Mining feature works and learn about recent enhancements such as the ability to print detail on one line and simple calculations. Topics to be covered include Building Account and Vendor Reports, Sorts & Totals, Filters & Prompts, Calculated Fields and Sharing Data Mining reports. |
S2Q Payroll: Pay Schedules – What & Why Are They Needed
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| This session will cover pay schedule details and how they affect your Payroll, such as dates worked, requested off, and paid for, etc. What days does the Payroll look at for this information? |
School Technologies - Qmlativ Integrated Solutions to Automate Time & Attendance
African Ballroom Suite 20
Looking to speed up payroll, simplify employee time tracking, and streamline your
processes for student tardies and attendance? See how School Technology’s Skyward
integrated products help districts automate their day in Qmlativ; saving staff time and
improving data.
4:00 pm - 4:50 pm Session #5
Customization: Custom Projects - Beginner (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| Discover how to leverage Qmlativ’s Custom Projects feature to tailor your database to your district’s unique needs. This beginner-friendly session provides a high-level overview of adding local fields that aren’t part of Skyward’s standard setup. We’ll walk through the planning and implementation process for creating custom fields and screens-giving you the tools to make Qmlativ work for you. |
Discipline: Using Browses to your Advantage
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Delve into the ways in which browses within the system can be manipulated to find and interact with discipline information. This includes adding fields to the Student List and Discipline browses, utilizing filtering and sorting, exporting information out of the system, creating live and chart tiles, etc. Examples could include creating a list of students with incidents that do not have actions, students within a range of in school or out of school suspensions, number of incidents involving drugs or weapons, etc. |
Family Access: Setup & customize Experience
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Review the various configurations and security that allow a district to customize the Family Access experience. |
Gradebook: Overview
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| Review the important components of setting up your Gradebook for Qmlativ. Whether the desired setup is Standards or Secondary, there are a number of settings such as grading scale and how grades calculate for different grades or classes that will need to be correct to ensure that your teachers’ gradebooks are set up to meet your district’s specific rules. This session is intended for current Qmlativ users. |
Message Center: Notifications - Setup & User Preferences
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| Stay connected with the power of notifications in Qmlativ! In this session, we’ll explore the types of notifications available in your ERP, how to configure them at the district level, and the options you control to ensure effective communication. You’ll also learn how end users can customize their own preferences for email and mobile alerts-helping everyone stay informed without the overload. Whether you’re setting up for the first time or fine-tuning your process, this session will give you the tools to make notifications work for your district. |
MTSS: Overview - Observations, Referrals, & Interventions
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| See a high-level overview of MTSS using Observations and Referral Questions to create Referrals, then Intervention Plans. You can monitor progress toward the objective for the plan and may help in determining the next steps for the student's Intervention. |
New Features & Roadmap - Qmlativ Business
African Ballroom Suite 20
Join us as we explore our product roadmap, outlining Skyward’s strategic vision and plans for future growth. In this session, we’ll showcase recent achievements, highlight ongoing developments, and offer a glimpse into what’s on the horizon for you and your team!
Reporting: Data Mining - HR
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| See an overview of how the Data Mining feature works and learn about recent enhancements such as the ability to print detail on one line and simple calculations. Topics to be covered include Building Employee Data Mining Reports, Sorts & Totals, Filters & Prompts, and Sharing Data Mining Reports. |
S2Q: Expectations for Training and Go Live
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| Curious about what to expect in the different phases of your S2Q migration? You won't want to miss this informative session and the opportunity to get all your questions answered! |
Wednesday, Apr 1
9:00 am - 9:50 am Session #6
Budgetary: Preparing for the New Fiscal Year (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| Be confident that you know everything you need to start a new fiscal year from adding a fiscal year to updating your next purchase order number. |
Comparison FIN: Accounts Payable: Invoice Entry/AP Run (SMS & Q)
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| In SMS & Qmlativ take a look at the entire Accounts Payable process in Skyward from start to finish. |
Fee Management: Utilities
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Explore the most common use cases for Fee Management's most frequently used utilities, such as Mass Apply General Fees and Mass Apply Student Course Fees. |
Future Year Scheduling: Building a Master Schedule
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| Discuss best practices and timelines for creating your Master Schedule through various means. |
Import Designer: Beginning Steps on Designing a New Import
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| New to Import Designer? This session is your starting point! Learn the fundamentals of creating custom imports and manually importing records with confidence. We’ll share practical tips like identifying the correct Base Module and Base Object, designing an Add-only process, searching for existing records to update, and working with small sample sizes in a training environment. Plus, discover best practices to keep your imports accurate and efficient. Note: Skyward recommends submitting a service call to have any custom import reviewed by Tier 3 support. |
NSE Part 1
African Ballroom Suite 20
Position: Organization Charts
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| Organization Charts are part of the approval processes for Expense Reimbursements, Time Off Requests, and Time Sheets. What are some tips and tricks for setting up and managing Organization Charts? |
Qmlativ PIMS Overview
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| During this session an expert in Pennsylvania PIMS reporting will provide an overview of the data setup and extract processing within the Qmlativ software. |
Time Off: Settings & Codes Overview
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| This session is intended for newer users who would like a better understanding of the components of Time Off records. |
10:00 am - 10:50 am Session #7
Comparison HR: Employee Management (SMS) and Position (Q)
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| Did you know Qmlativ Position is similar to SMS Employee Management. This session compares the two! |
District Pulse
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Do you want to take your data to the next level? You already have a vast amount of information related to enrollment, attendance, discipline, grades, and more. See how District Pulse can elevate your ability to use cloud-based analytics and create visual dashboards secured to your team. |
Future Year Scheduling: Different Ways to Add Student Course Requests
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| Explore the various means that course requests can be added to students for the Future Scheduling process and see common reports and/or browses that can be used to verify all requests are entered. |
General tips & tricks new users
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Are you a new Qmlativ Student user? Stop in for some tips, tricks, and recommendations to make the system work for you. This will include using Live Tiles and Chart Tiles to monitor common data points in the system and setting up personalized Docks and Favorites. |
NSE Part 2
African Ballroom Suite 20
Position: How Do Positions & Assignments Interact with Calendars?
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| Calendars are found in the Employee module. This session will go over how Calendars control the Work Day and Paid Day counts that are found on Positions and Assignments. This session will demonstrate how changing calendars affects employees' pay. Adjusting calendars for Weather Days will also be covered. |
Spec Ed, Discipline and Attendance - Accurate Data Entry
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| During this session a Pennsylvania State Compliance expert will guide you through the proper data entry and maintenance within the Special Education, Discipline and Attendance modules. The focus will be on data entry for accurate state reporting. |
Streamlining Invoice Processing
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| Join us for an interactive exploration of invoice processing in Qmlativ! We’ll walk through today’s workflow—creating invoices, processing them, and cutting checks—while pausing to dig into your real‑world experiences. What feels smooth? What slows you down? And what could the future look like with features like single‑line invoices, recurring invoices, quick entry options, and OCR scanning? Bring your questions, ideas, and pain points as we uncover opportunities to make invoice entry faster, smarter, and more intuitive. |
Time Off & Payroll
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
How does my employee's day off work affect their pay transactions? How do I set the system up to automatically dock my employee's pay for an unpaid work day? What special setup do I need in Time Off and Payroll? This session will answer these questions and more.
11:00 am - 11:50 am Session #8
Budgetary: Using Expense Reimbursements (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| If you've been considering using the Expense Reimbursement feature, come see how it works. |
Comparison HR: Payroll Comparison (SMS & Q)
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| Learn how the payroll is setup for both SMS and Qmlativ. |
Fee Management: Year End Considerations
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| It can be helpful to go over all of the suggested procedures for handling Fee Management Year End. This will include writing off accounts, resetting balances, rolling forward unpaid charges, and unapplied payments and how to direct fee data to new entities. |
Future Scheduling: Utilizing Course Requests to Analyze Course Master
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| Delve into the reports and features that can be utilized to analyze the Course Master and what updates are needed based on course requests entered. Topics may include running the Mass Update Estimated Number of Sections utility, manipulating the Course browse, utilizing the Common Course Request Matrix feature, the Course Requests in Course Sequence report, and the workflows for creating more sections, activating or inactivating courses and section, updating course details, etc. |
Import Designer: Updating Existing Records with Ease
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Take your Import Designer skills to the next level! In this session, you’ll learn how to target existing records and update them to your desired values-quickly and accurately. We’ll walk through practical examples like updating student email addresses when domains change or revising Subject Codes on courses. Discover how this powerful tool can save time, reduce manual edits, and keep your data clean and consistent. |
Position: Using Utilities
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| This session will demonstrate some of the more commonly used Utilities in the Position module. |
RevTrak - Cashless Today, Connected Tomorrow: The Future of School Payments
African Ballroom Suite 20
Discover how districts can move beyond going cashless to building a fully connected payment ecosystem with RevTrak. Learn how unified tools, expert guidance, and ongoing partnership reduce fragmentation, lighten staff workload, and improve the family experience. See what’s new and what’s coming—from forms and event payments to data insights and the updated RevTrak Web Store design!
Special Ed: Introduction
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| This session will provide an introduction of the Special Education module in Qmlativ. This add-on module allows the entering of evaluations, IEPs, and their related forms directly in the system. Once entered, we’ll explore the functionality in the different portals. |
Time Off: Advanced Troubleshooting
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| This session will go over issues that users frequently encounter, such as missing Time Off Types, Hours Per Day discrepancies, and missing allocation amounts. |
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Session #9
Budgetary: Account Module Reports (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| Check out common reports used for keeping track of accounts. Learn about their flexibility through prompts that empower the report-runner. |
Comparison HR: Time Off Processing (SMS & Q)
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| This session will compare the Time Off Process in SMS & Q |
Future Year Scheduling: Run Analysis / Conflict Resolution
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
| Get more comfortable with how to initiate a scheduling run and use the data to update your master schedule to minimize conflicts. |
Grading: Honor Roll, Rank & Reports
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Come see how to set up and run your honor roll and rank. Additional common Grading reports will be introduced as well. |
Position: Preparing for the New Year (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| This session will highlight areas to review prior to using the Human Resource Year End process to create Positions and Assignments in the upcoming year. |
Report Manager: Kickstart Your Reporting Adventure
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Report Designer is a powerful tool with endless possibilities-and this session is designed to give you a taste of what it can do. We’ll demonstrate creating a report from scratch, showing how to choose the right base module and object, add fields, filters, and prompts, and structure your report for clarity and accuracy. Along the way, we’ll share tips to avoid common pitfalls and explain the next steps once your report meets your specifications-so you can confidently move from design to delivery and start exploring the full potential of this feature. |
Returning Verification
African Ballroom Suite 20
Special Ed: Student Services
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| This session will explore the Student Services portal --- a portal designed specifically for Staff to see their own Special Ed caseloads. |
Staff Planning: Setup
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| Create the new fiscal year and get the information cloned so you can start cleanup to be ready for starting your staff plans. |
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Session #10
Comparison HR: True Time (SMS) & Time Tracking (Q) Setup & Processing
Kilimanjaro Suite 6
| This session will compare the Time Off Process in SMS & Q |
General: Year End - What? Why? When?
Kilimanjaro Suite 10
| Find answers to many of the common questions surrounding the Student Year End Process: what is it, why do I need to do it, and when should I do it? |
Graduation Planning: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Kilimanjaro Suite 3
| Review the Student Profile's Graduation Plan tab--- how to read the student's progress, troubleshoot how coursework is being applied, and how to manually adjust or waive individual requirements. This session will also showcase how a student may also monitor their own progress toward graduation. |
MTSS: Watchlists - Using Data Points in the System
Kilimanjaro Suite 4
| Investigate how to use data points in the system to generate a list of students who meet certain criteria. Once on the MTSS Watchlist, you will be able to continue to monitor student(s), create an MTSS Referral, and/or create an MTSS Intervention Plan. |
New Feature Deep Dive(Q STU) Connecting Forms to Students: A New Level of Customization and Accuracy
Kilimanjaro Suite 9
Explore new Student Form enhancements that allow districts to attach forms directly to students, customize form layout and content, control assignment based on student data, and engage guardians through Family Access—all while maintaining accurate, approved Skyward data.
Online Forms: Gathering Employee Information
Kilimanjaro Suite 5
| Online Forms allow your employees to enter a variety of data about themselves into Skyward that, when approved, populates their Employee Profile. In this session, you will explore some of the different types of information employees can enter. |
Online Forms: Gathering Employee Information (Q BUS)
Kilimanjaro Suite 8
| Online Forms allow your employees to enter a variety of data about themselves into Skyward that, when approved, populates their Employee Profile. In this session, you will explore some of the different types of information employees can enter. |
Red Rover Absence & Substitute Overview
African Ballroom Suite 20
Reporting: Processing Lists - Reimagined!
Kilimanjaro Suite 7
| Discover how Processing Lists have evolved from a simple filter tool to a dynamic powerhouse for reports and utilities. Learn how to create lists using the Employee list, Data Mining, or importing-and now, build them directly from related list screens, as well as canned or custom reports. We’ll showcase new features including the ability to share lists with individuals or security groups, making collaboration easier than ever. Whether you're new to the concept of Processing Lists or a seasoned pro, this session will teach you how to make Processing Lists work smarter for you! |