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Health Data Mining - Online Session
2023-11-02
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.

Secondary School Counselors User Forum - Online Session
2023-10-31
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.

Preparing the S-275 Report in Qmlativ - Online Session
2023-10-27 09:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan)
This session will present a review on how to prepare the OSPI S-275 Report in Qmlativ.

Secondary Report Card Prep SMS 2.0 - Online Session
2023-10-26
This 2 hour, online-only workshop focuses on the tasks necessary to prepare and order Secondary Report Cards in the WEB. Review of the processes and reports recommended prior to ordering Report Cards (i.e. the blank grade report, mass audit, and GPA calculations). Selecting print options for the actual Report Card (both self-seal and file copy).
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: Secondary Grading secretaries, registrars, or those responsible for data entry of grades, ordering report cards, etc.

Student User Forum - Online Session
2023-10-26, 2023-09-28
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.

Qmlativ Advanced Reporting Part 2 - Online Session
2023-10-25
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 2 will cover formatting and properties, filters and prompts, section aggregates and total lines, and touch on calculated fields.
Prerequisite: Advanced Reporting with Report Manager Pt 1
Target Audience: This course is reserved for those districts that have completed migration to Qmlativ

Health User Forum - Online Session
2023-10-25 | Online Session
Online User Forum focused on updates reminders and techniques for the Health Module in SMS & Qmlativ. Time for discussion and collaboration with others regarding best practices and tips.
Target Audience: SMS & Qmlativ Nurses and Health Records module users.

Updating Secondary Custom District Report Cards SMS 2.0- Online Session
2023-10-24
This 1 hour, online-only workshop focuses on best practices for updating last year’s Secondary Custom report cards. This is not a hands-on class. Demonstration and Q/A.
Target Audience: Secondary Grading secretaries, registrars, or those responsible updating custom report cards

Qmlativ Advanced Reporting Part 1 - Online Session
2023-10-17
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

SMS & Qmlativ F196 Year End Processing - Online Session
2023-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
This online lab will allow district staff to log into zoom for any questions or assistance needed for year end processing.
Who should attend: District staff responsible for preparing and transmitting the F196 Year End process to OSPI in both SMS and Qmlativ.

Qmlativ Data Mining Basics - Online Session
2023-10-12
This 2 hour 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.

Qmlativ State Assessment Test Score Setup & Reporting - Online Session
2023-10-12
Description: During this 4-hour, online ZOOM session, 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.
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

Data Mining Basics SMS 2.0- Online Session
2023-10-11
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

Secondary Registrars User Forum - Online Session
2023-10-10
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.

Qmlativ Report Card Setup - Secondary & Standard - Online Session
2023-10-09
During this session you will be guided through the steps to create report cards for each or your schools in your District. As this is now a District level task, you’ll learn how to create both Secondary and Standards Based Report Cards. We’ll also provide time for you to work on your report card templates, using our assistance if needed.
Target Audience: Office staff responsible for setting up the format of the reports cards. This course is reserved for those districts that have completed migration into Qmlativ.

State Assessment Test Score Setup & Reporting SMS 2.0 - Online Session
2023-10-06
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.

Qmlativ Explorations - Business - Online Session
2023-10-05 09:00 - 09:45 UTC | NWRDC Business Zoom
Qmlativ Explorations is a 45-minute session to introduce and explore the Qmlativ software. Each session offered includes a 10 to15 minute presentation and/or demonstration on specific product information for Finance, Payroll or Human Resources with time for questions after the presentation. These presentations will be online only.

Attendance Letters Part 2 of 2 - Online Session
2023-10-05
This online workshop on the setup for attendance letters in SMS 2.0. Attendees will; briefly review day 1; necessary codes, Thresholds, Letter Attendance Types and Date Range Codes. Custom Attendance Letters (layout/merge) templates. Finally, attendees will create Update Templates, Letter Templates and Attendance Letter report templates.
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).
Target Audience: Attendance secretaries; BECCA/Discipline personnel
Prerequisites : Completion of required homework (create/modify Custom Letters) from Day 1 training.
CoRequisite : Attendance Letters Part 1 of 2

Qmlativ Introduction to the Conference Module - Online Session
2023-10-04
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.

Attendance Letters Part 1 of 2 - Online Session
2023-10-04
This 3 hour online workshop on the setup for attendance letters in SMS 2.0. Attendees will; view examples of unexcused absence letters, excessive (chronic) absence letters and excessive tardy letters. In addition, attendees will discuss and create necessary codes, Thresholds, Letter Attendance Types and Date Range Codes. Custom Attendance Letters (layout/merge) templates are discussed with an opportunity to clone from other users. Required homework is to complete the modifications to your Custom Attendance Letter (layout/merge) templates.
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).
Target Audience: Attendance secretaries; BECCA/Discipline personnel
Prerequisites : User should be proficient at Attendance entry and/or have attended a Basic Attendance training.
CoRequisite : Attendance Letters Part 2 of 2

Conference Scheduler Overview SMS 2.0 - Online Session
2023-10-04
This 3 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.)

Qmlativ Attendance Letter Setup Part 1 - Online Session
2023-10-03
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

Qmlativ Attendance Letter Setup Part 2 - Online Session
2023-10-03
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

HR/PR Pre-Migration Clean-Up Lab - Online Session
2023-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
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.

FM Pre-Migration Clean-Up Lab - Online Session
2023-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
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..

Qmlativ Food Service Verification - Online Session
2023-10-02
Description: This 2 hour Zoom demonstration is designed for districts currently using the Food Service module in Qmlativ. Topics demonstrated will include the annual Verification processes and using the 30 Day Grace Period Reset utility to change students from Free or Reduced status when they were eligible for benefits in the prior school year but have no current year applications submitted.
Target Audience: Food Service Administrators and staff responsible for annual Verification processes

SMS 2.0 Food Service Verification - Online Session
2023-10-02
This 2 hour Zoom demonstration is designed for districts currently using the Food Service module in SMS 2.0. Topics demonstrated will include the annual Verification processes and using the Change Lunch Code by Application Date utility, (the thirty-day utility) to change students from Free or Reduced status when they were eligible for benefits in the prior school year but have no current year applications submitted.
Target Audience: Food Service administrative personnel.

Qmlativ P223 State Reports - Online Session
2023-09-29
This online session will review the reports and supporting documents expected by the State Auditors for P-223 reporting. The session will explain the data elements and logic that is used by the system to calculate the P-223 numbers. Troubleshooting tips and reports will be presented to demonstrate how to reconcile both head counts and FTE values when the numbers don’t match what is expected.
Target Audience: Secretaries and/or district Student Records contact responsible for submission of the both building and district P-223.

SMS 2.0 Special Education P223H Reporting
2023-09-28
In this 1 hour online ZOOM session, we’ll look at and learn how to run and manage the monthly P223H Special Education Enrollment Report.
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: Special Education staff responsible for managing special education enrollment reporting.
