NWRDC

(172404) Data Mining Basics SMS 2.0- Online Session
2024-10-02 | Online Only
This 3-hour online workshop will focus on creating custom reports within the Data Mining module. By the end of the workshop participants will leave with an Active Student base report for cloning and other report purposes. Time permitting, other topics covered may include the following: how to utilize Process Lists, create Address Labels, create Custom Labels, and how to order reports from Centralized Printing.
Zoom Model: This is a (hands-on style) ZOOM session (to fully participate users should have access to two screens – one to see the presenter’s screen and a second to have a screen to work in their data, headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer). To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your attendance, please find a quiet place while attending this session allowing you to fully participate without interruption.
Target Audience: Users wanting to learn about Data Mining functionality in SMS 2.0

(172612) SMS2Q Vendors & Purchasing - Online Session
2024-10-03 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Online Only
SMS2Q sessions allow users from districts migrating within the next 6-9 months to bring any questions they encountered when completing their Pre-Migration trainings on the designated topic. Users can obtain the Training Schedule from their Project Manager that details the various PDC courses, documentation, and video resources that are a prerequisite to attending this Q&A session.

(172405) State Assessment Test Score Setup & Reporting SMS 2.0 - Online Session
2024-10-03 | Online Only
During this online workshop, participants will setup and import their district Smarter Balance tests into the Skyward SMS testing module. Participants should have login info (username and password) to access their test scores from OSPI/EDS website via WA Query. Users may use data files downloaded from WA Query using the ALL (Row Per Student) option.
Zoom Model: This is a (hands-on style) ZOOM session (to fully participate users should have access to two screens – one to see the presenter’s screen and a second to have a screen to work in their data, headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer). To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your attendance, please find a quiet place while attending this session allowing you to fully participate without interruption.
Target Audience: Assessment/Curriculum Secretaries and/or Coordinators who utilize the Skyward SMS 2.0 system.

(172870) Qmlativ Attendance Letter Setup Part 1 - Online Session
2024-10-03 | Online Only
This online workshop is on the setup for attendance letters in Qmlativ. Attendees will view examples of unexcused and excessive (chronic) absence letters; discuss and create Attendance Letter Count Type, Date Types, Thresholds plus create Letter Content. Attendees will also learn to process and maintain attendance letters.
Zoom Model: This is a (hands-on or presentation style) ZOOM session (to fully participate we recommend having access to two screens – one to see the presenter’s screen and a second to have a screen to work in the data, headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer).
Target Audience: Attendance secretaries; BECCA/Discipline personnel
Prerequisites : User should be proficient at Attendance entry and/or have attended a Basic Attendance training

(172871) Qmlativ Attendance Letter Setup Part 2 - Online Session
2024-10-03 | Online Only
This online workshop is a continuation of the setup for attendance letters in Qmlativ. Attendees will view examples of unexcused and excessive (chronic) absence letters; discuss and create Attendance Letter Count Type, Date Types, Thresholds plus create Letter Content. Attendees will also learn to process and maintain attendance letters.
Zoom Model: This is a (hands-on or presentation style) ZOOM session (to fully participate we recommend having access to two screens – one to see the presenter’s screen and a second to have a screen to work in the data, headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer).
Target Audience: Attendance secretaries; BECCA/Discipline personnel
Prerequisites : User should be proficient at Attendance entry and/or have attended a Basic Attendance training

(172402) Conference Scheduler Overview SMS 2.0 - Online Session
2024-10-04 | Online Only
This 2.5 hour, online-only workshop will give an overview of the Conference Scheduler features in Skyward. Conference Scheduler permits the creation of conference time slots for teachers. Guardians can either be signed up or sign themselves up to meet with their students’ teachers. A report that shows a teacher’s schedule of conferences can be generated and reminder auto emails can also be configured. We will demonstrate the different views from teacher, parents and office personnel perspectives.Zoom Model: This is a (hands-on style) ZOOM session (to fully participate users should have access to two screens – one to see the presenter’s screen and a second to have a screen to work in their data, headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer). To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your attendance, please find a quiet place while attending this session allowing you to fully participate without interruption.
Target Audience: District Skyward Coordinators and/or Office Personnel. (Tip sheets for teachers and parents will be provided.)

(172632) FM Pre-Migration Clean-Up Lab - Online Session
2024-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
This month’s topic will be Accounts Payable.
This on-line workshop/lab offers a real-time opportunity to work collaboratively with NWRDC’s Pre-Migration Clean Up Team to discuss and resolve problematic data concerns in preparation for migration to Qmlativ.

(172938) HR/PR Pre-Migration Clean-Up Lab - Online Session
2024-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Only
This on-line workshop/lab offers a real-time opportunity to work collaboratively with NWRDC’s Pre-Migration Clean Up Team to discuss and resolve problematic data concerns in preparation for migration to Qmlativ.

(172873) Qmlativ Introduction to the Conference Module - Online Session
2024-10-08 | Online Only
During this 1.5-hour, online ZOOM session, the workshop will provide an overview of the Conference module. A demonstration will cover security considerations and basic setup for conferences. You’ll see views from the office side, the family side, and the teacher’s side of the software. There will be some Q & A time at the end.
Zoom Model: For this ZOOM session (to fully participate we recommend having a headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer). To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your attendance, please find a quiet place while attending this session allowing you to fully participate without interruption.
Target Audience: Possible users of the Conference module – district coordinators, office staff, teachers, admins, etc.

(175434) SMS/Qmlativ F-196 Year End Processing In-person Lab - In-person
2024-10-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Training Lab
This in-person lab will allow district staff work on and receive in-person assistance for the year end processing. This lab is for districts using SMS 2.0 or Qmlativ software.

(172622) SMS2Q AP & Credit Cards - Online Session
2024-10-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Online Only

(172874) Qmlativ State Assessment Test Score Setup & Reporting - Online Session
2024-10-10 | Online Only
Description: During this 3-hour, online ZOOM session, participants will setup and import their district Smarter Balance tests into the Skyward Qmlativ Assessment module. Participants should have login info (username and password) to access their test scores from OSPI/EDS website via WA Query. Users may use data files downloaded from WA Query.
Zoom Model: For this ZOOM session (to fully participate we recommend having a headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer). To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your attendance, please find a quiet place while attending this session allowing you to fully participate without interruption.
Target Audience: Assessment/Curriculum Secretaries and/or Coordinators who utilize the Skyward Qmlativ system

(172408) Attendance Reporting SMS 2.0 - Online Session
2024-10-10 | Online Only
This 4 hour online-only workshop focuses on the many canned Attendance reporting options of the Attendance Module in SMS 2.0. Attendees will; review how attendance configurations, absent type and reason codes, and the calendar impact Attendance Reporting results. In addition, they will be provided the opportunity to create up-to twenty (20) “real-life” reporting templates.
Attendance secretaries; Building staff and Administrators
User must be proficient at Attendance entry and/or have attended a Basic Attendance training.

(172609) SMS2Q Time Off - Online Session
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Only

(172876) Qmlativ Data Mining Basics - Online Session
2024-10-15 | Online Only
This online workshop will cover how to create a basic data mining report that can be used as a template for other data mining reports as well as a starting point for reports in Qmlativ Report Manager. Pending time, other topics covered may include: Student Mailing Labels, Student Information Labels, Qmlativ navigation basics, and a brief overview of what Qmlativ Report Manager is and how it can be used. This is a hands on session.
Target Audience: Users who want to learn more about Data Mining and its functionality in Qmlativ. This course is reserved for those districts that are in process or have completed migration into Qmlativ.

(177143) Payroll/Personnel Lab - In Person
2024-10-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Training Lab
District staff can bring their work to the lab anytime during the hours listed below. This lab will provide both Payroll and Personnel staff a place to work on monthly tasks and processes with a coordinator available to answer any questions that arise.
Who Should Attend: Payroll and Personnel Employees, especially those within the first year of hire or migration to Qmlativ

(172608) SMS2Q AR & General Inputs - Online Session
2024-10-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Online Only

(172607) SMS2Q Positions & Assignments - Online Session
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Only

(176710) Preparing the S-275 Report in Qmlativ - Online Session
2024-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Only
This session will present a review on how to prepare the OSPI S-275 Report in Qmlativ.

(174182) Secondary Registrars User Forum - Online Session
2024-10-23 | Online Only
A Users’ Forum to share information regarding Secondary Registrars/Secretaries best practices in modules such as Student Demographics, Current Year Scheduling, Grading and reporting.
Target Audience: Secondary Registrars and Counseling Secretaries.

(172605) SMS2Q Employee Profile - Online Session
2024-10-24 | Online Only

(172628) SMS2Q Employee Profile - Online Session
2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Only

(174183) Secondary School Counselors User Forum - Online Session
2024-10-30 | Online Only
Join the Secondary School Counselors Users’ Forum to learn of newly released features, tips for using the program more effectively and an opportunity to share with others using the Skyward software. Best practices in modules such as Current Year Scheduling, Grad Requirements, Student Demographics, Response to Interventions, and reporting.
Reserved for Secondary School Counselors.

(172617) SMS2Q HR & Payroll Reporting - Online Session
2024-10-31 | Online Only

(169376) Student User Forum - Online Session
2024-10-31 | Online Only
The District Contacts User Forum meets monthly to review newly released features software updates tips for using the program effectively and the opportunity to share best business practices with peers.
Target Audience: District WESPaC Coordinators, persons responsible for the SIS system at the district level.

(172940) HR/PR Pre-Migration Clean-Up Lab - Online Session
2024-11-04 | Online Only

(172633) FM Pre-Migration Clean-Up Lab - Online Session
2024-11-04 | Online Only
This month’s topic will be Vendors.
This on-line workshop/lab offers a real-time opportunity to work collaboratively with NWRDC’s Pre-Migration Clean Up Team to discuss and resolve problematic data concerns in preparation for migration to Qmlativ..

(172878) Qmlativ Advanced Reporting Part 1 - Online Session
2024-11-06 | Online Only
This 3 hour online-only workshop will cover how to create advanced reports using the Report Manager tools in Qmlativ. This area allows users to create Advanced and Customized Reports as well as 3rd Party Exports. Part 1 will cover Quick Reports, Data Mining, modifying and cloning existing reports.
Target Audience: This course is reserved for those districts that have completed migration to Qmlativ

(172411) Health Data Mining - Online Session
2024-11-06 | Online Only
This 90-minute online course will focus on how to create custom reports using Data Mining that are specific to Health records and how to utilize Process Lists. Users will also be given the opportunity to create custom reports in their own production data.
Zoom Model: This is a (hands-on style) ZOOM session (to fully participate users should have access to two screens – one to see the presenter’s screen and a second to have a screen to work in their data, headset with Mic or speakers and mic on the computer). To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your attendance, please find a quiet place while attending this session allowing you to fully participate without interruption.
Prerequisite: Watch Basic Data Mining video series or have attended an in person data mining workshop (basic or health basic)
Target Audience: Nurses, Health secretaries or other Health personnel with the appropriate security privileges.

(172618) SMS2Q Vendors & Purchasing - Online Session
2024-11-07 | Online Only
