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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

Anatomy of a Simple GPA Calculation

This session is for new-to-GPA users who want to understand the logic behind the formulas. This session breaks basic GPA formulas down into their core components: which grades are included, how credits factor in, and where the math happens. Participants will walk through basic GPA examples and learn how each configuration choices (such as store […]
03 Nov
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Quick Export and Spreadsheet Essentials

Built for those new to PowerSchool’s Quick Export and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, this training provides a beginner-friendly introduction to getting data out of PowerSchool and putting it to work. Participants will learn the basics of exporting student and staff data using Quick Export and then explore essential Excel and Google Sheets skills, including […]
04 Nov
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Beyond Simple GPAs: Weighted and Custom Calculations

This intermediate GPA session helps PowerSchool administrators move beyond introductory GPA concepts by working through a series of increasingly complex calculation scenarios. After a quick refresher on basic GPA structure, participants will spend most of the session experimenting with different parameters—including semesters, grade levels, and weighting rules—to understand how PowerSchool determines which grades “count” and […]
04 Nov
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Notifications & Tasks

Notifications allow end users to quickly learn about updates, changes, and additions to vital student and system information. Selected staff also can be assigned to follow up on changes using Tasks – and users can also use Tasks for their own “to do” list inside PowerSchool and PowerTeacher. Learn to configure Notifications and Tasks, inserting […]
04 Nov
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Course Creation & Maintenance

Gain a robust understanding of course management in PowerSchool. Starting with evaluation of course needs, learners will gain an understanding of the course creation process and how course configuration settings can impact scheduling, grading, and compliance reporting. Managing course availability from both a district- and school-level perspective will be a major focus. Cost: $99 per […]
05 Nov
9:00 am - 10:30 am

DiffMerge 101: Diff, Merge, and Conquer

Tired of guessing where data diverges? DiffMerge, a free comparison and merge, makes it easy to compare files and highlight every change. In this session, you’ll install DiffMerge (or follow along) and learn how to streamline data in clear, side-by-side comparisons. Whether you’re tracking updates, troubleshooting errors, or reviewing historical data, this tool saves time […]
05 Nov
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Through a Teacher’s Eyes: PowerTeacher & PowerTeacher Pro for Admin Users

Gain a first-hand look at PowerTeacher and PowerTeacher Pro gradebook workflows through the eyes of your teaching staff. You’ll navigate PowerTeacher attendance screens, student profiles, and teacher entry of behavior observations and recommendations. Learn how PowerTeacher Pro’s assignment structure, grading formulas, scoring methods and grade override flags combine to produce students’ traditional term grades, and […]
05 Nov
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Student Contacts – Basics, Management, and PowerSchool Accounts (2 Sessions)

Participants will learn what information PowerSchool can track about the adults associated with students as Contacts, and will be able to add, search for and edit that data. Areas where districts or regions may have different guidelines for “correct” entry will be highlighted, so users are prepared to help their school or district have complete […]
09 Nov
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Enterprise Reports (2 Sessions)

Join us for an in-depth series on how to effectively manage and utilize PowerSchool’s Enterprise Reports. This hands-on training will teach you to leverage powerful data manipulation and filtering tools, export data in analysis-ready formats, and work in the back end to import, export, and customize reports. You’ll leave equipped to generate customized reports efficiently […]
17 Nov
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Beginning Customizations

New to PowerSchool customizations? This beginner-friendly session is your gateway to creating custom fields, forms, and pages that enhance your school’s PowerSchool experience. You’ll learn to navigate the Custom Screens interface and Custom Page Management tools, gaining the skills to build basic custom pages and make modifications to core PowerSchool pages. With hands-on exercises and […]
17 Nov
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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