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October 2026

Student Contacts: Managing Associations and Accounts

Master the details of managing Contact associations with students, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records and functional Parent/Guardian PowerSchool access. The session will cover how to prevent and consolidate duplicate Contact records; the implications of deleting information versus maintaining history; how to manage shifting guardian flags and access; and the uses for contact notes. Understand how […]
07 Oct
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Auditing Your Data

Maintaining clean and accurate data is essential for schools and districts to operate efficiently and make informed decisions. Robust auditing tools are available to help you identify, analyze, and rectify data inconsistencies. In this workshop you’ll explore these powerful resources, learn how they function, and understand their benefits. By the end of the session, you’ll […]
13 Oct
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Exports of all Sorts (2 Sessions)

Join us for a deep dive into the world of PowerSchool data exports, designed for PowerSchool beginners. This two-part series will explore a spectrum of tools, including Quick Export for immediate needs, Direct Database Export (DDE) for access to multiple tables, Data Export Manager to leverage PowerQueries, and Enterprise Reports for flexible data selection. Learn […]
14 Oct
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Attendance Setup: Configure with Confidence (2 Sessions)

Dive deep into the core components of PowerSchool attendance setup, from defining attendance codes and categories to configuring FTEs and conversions. This training will walk you through the steps required to ensure accurate attendance and membership reporting and clean data flow for school and district use. We will also discuss State or Provincial compliance reporting […]
14 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

PowerTeacher & PowerTeacher Pro 101

This session will introduce teachers and other classroom-based staff to PowerTeacher and the PowerTeacher Pro Gradebook. We will cover the basics of PowerTeacher Pro with a focus on navigating the gradebook, creating categories and assignments, scoring assignments and standards, setting gradebook preferences, and running PTP reports to assess student and class performance. Cost: $99 per […]
14 Oct
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Enterprise Reports

This session helps you move beyond just opening reports and hoping for the best. Learn how to take control of Enterprise Reports — filter, sort, group, highlight, and export like a pro. You’ll gain the confidence to make reports truly useful for your role, whether you’re in the main office or managing student services. Best […]
15 Oct
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Contact DATS: Using the Contact DAT Builder

Dig into the features of the free Contact DAT Builder plugin and master use of its “wizards” to build the codes for retrieving Student Contact information. You’ll learn to define the simple queries most often used in Custom Student Lists and Quick Export as well as complex DAT structures for use throughout PowerSchool’s core reporting […]
15 Oct
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Exporting and Spreadsheet Skills

During this session learners will use Custom Lists and Quick Export to get data out of PowerSchool, and then use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to work with that data. Using hands-on exercises based on real-world scenarios, learners will utilize basic spreadsheet formatting, sorting, filtering, finding duplicates, and summary tools. Cost: $99 per attendee. PAYMENT: […]
19 Oct
9:30 am - 11:00 am

PowerSchool 101

This introductory session is designed for users who are new to the PowerSchool Admin system. In this session, users will learn how to navigate the system, perform basic searches, locate student information, find contacts, lookup staff members, personalize the interface, and get hands-on practice using core functions. Cost: $99 per attendee. PAYMENT: A PO for […]
21 Oct
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Searching – Beyond the Basics

PowerSchool holds a wealth of data, but finding exactly what you need—when you need it—requires advanced search skills. This session is designed for experienced PowerSchool users who want to efficiently locate, extract, and analyze student, staff, and school-wide data for reporting and decision-making. Attendees will learn best practices for refining searches using compound search logic, […]
21 Oct
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
November 2026

Database extensions (2 sessions, 2 hours each)

Tired of working around PowerSchool’s default fields to capture vital information? This session will demonstrate how to create database extensions to bridge data gaps. We’ll explore practical examples of extensions that directly impact crucial administrative, student support, and curriculum processes, ensuring all necessary information is housed within PowerSchool. Once the extensions are created, this session […]
03 Nov
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Graduation Planner Troubleshooting

This session is for Graduation Planner users who know the basics but are struggling to get their plan to work as intended. Whether it’s a dance class showing as “Elective” instead of “Physical Education” or science requirements filling before math, Grad Plan issues are common – and likely solvable! This session will give you the […]
03 Nov
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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