PSU Express: Canada West - PowerSchool University

October 16-17, 2023

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel

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Track 1: PowerScheduler (Intermediate Users)

In this course path for intermediate users, learn how to build a master schedule in PowerScheduler and how to load the schedule. Explore the necessary steps for a productive build experience and the setup required prior to running a load with PowerScheduler.

PowerSchool SIS: PowerScheduler – Prepare to Build
PowerSchool SIS: PowerScheduler – Load Process

Track 2: PowerSchool SIS Enhanced UI (Novice Users)

In this course path for novice users, begin by exploring PowerSchool SIS as an admin. Learn how to use the various tools on the Start Page as well as commonly used student pages and group actions. Then, learn how teachers and substitutes work with the teacher and substitute portals, including how to complete various tasks such as taking attendance. Explore how students and parents review students’ assignments and grades using the student and parent portals. Learn how to use the built-in search functionality, create search commands, and use search actions to find students, staff, and contacts. Explore the import and export functions in PowerSchool SIS and how to work with your data using Data Manager and Direct Database Export. Finally, explore a variety of enrollment scenarios such as enrolling new students, returning students, and students with siblings. Learn how to successfully create student records and track student enrollment progress.

PowerSchool SIS: Introduction – Getting to Know Your New SIS
PowerSchool SIS: Introduction – Finding Who You’re Looking For
PowerSchool SIS: Importing and Exporting – Accessing Data in Your SIS
PowerSchool SIS: School Enrollments – Student Movement Within Your Board

Track 3: PowerSchool SIS Enhanced UI (Intermediate Users)

In this course path for intermediate users, explore the new navigation paths, the Quick Search functionality, and how to create a list of your favorite pages. Discover the new tools available when working with students, staff, and contacts, and take home the tools you need to work with these innovations. Learn about the import and export functions in PowerSchool SIS and discover how to work with your data using Data Manager and Direct Database Export. Next, learn about user roles and security groups that control what functions, pages, and information your staff can access. Learn how to set up security to ensure the right people have access to secure data and an easy-to-implement plan in place to address staff mobility. Finally, get acquainted with a variety of codes you can use in PowerSchool SIS grade calculations, reports, tasks, and export templates.

PowerSchool SIS: New Features – Exploring the Enhanced User Interface
PowerSchool SIS: Importing and Exporting – Accessing Data in Your SIS
PowerSchool SIS: Security – Configuring Security Groups and User Roles
PowerSchool SIS: Codes – Deciphering and Accessing Data

Track 4: PowerSchool SIS Enhanced UI Customizations (Advanced Users)

In this course path for advanced users, explore PowerSchool SIS customizations. Discover how to use database extensions to modify PowerSchool SIS admin pages, as well as pages in the teacher and parent portals. Next, learn the new method for creating alerts in PowerSchool SIS Enhanced UI and how to add your own alerts. Finally, work in the APEX interface and learn the basics of SQL commands and structure. Learn how to write more complex queries using functions, unions, and column aliases and how to write subqueries.

PowerSchool SIS Customizations 110: Creating Custom Pages
PowerSchool SIS Customizations 120: Adding Alerts
PowerSchool SIS Customizations 210: Understanding SQL Basics
PowerSchool SIS Customizations 211: Expanding Your SQL Skills

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Hands-on Training Within PowerSchool Solutions

View our event course catalog to explore our comprehensive curriculum of topics and training sessions offered at this event.

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What's included with tuition?

Tuition for this event includes the following amenities:

2 Days of Training

Attend two days of training within PowerSchool solutions to gain hands-on professional development for novice and intermediate PowerSchool users.

Catered Event Meals

Enjoy morning coffee and a convenient grab-and-go lunch during instructional days.

Course Content

Access digital curriculum for all courses offered at the event. Access does not expire, so you can continue your learning!

Tuition does not include travel, lodging, ground transportation, or other expenses.

The PSU Express Learning Experience

We want you to leave PSU Express with all of your questions answered. You’ll work directly within PowerSchool solutions and receive step-by-step, hands-on training throughout every course. This specialized training allows you to return to your district and immediately implement what you’ve learned.

PSU Social Event

Join us for a reception at the Disneyland® Hotel and the opportunity to socialize with your fellow PowerSchool users on Tuesday, June 27. Then, head to Disneyland® Park with a complimentary twilight pass.

Twilight park ticket is only good for the evening of Tuesday, June 27 at Disneyland® beginning at 4:00 p.m.; attendance at the reception is optional if you wish to go to the park directly.

All PSU attendees must RSVP for the social event
The cost of this event is included in your PSU Anaheim registration
Attendees may bring a single guest for the discounted rate of $150. All attendees and guests must be 21 or older to attend the social event

To sign up for or decline this event, go to My Events, then My Registrations and click RSVP under Exclusives. The cost of this event is included with your PSU tuition. There is no additional cost for your participation in the social event.

If you wish to bring a single guest, you must RSVP by June 16 by selecting Attending with Guest and providing their name. Guest tickets are available at the rate of $150, payable in advance via CVENT.

All attendees and guests must be 21 or older.

PSU Express Schedule

Below is a general schedule for this onsite event. This schedule is subject to change as we continue to create new content.

Monday, December 2^nd

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Registration

Tuesday, December 3^rd

7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Grab and Go Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
(2-hour session)

10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
(2-hour session)

12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
(2-hour session)

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Onsite Cocktail Social

Wednesday, December 4^th

7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Grab and Go Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
(2-hour session)

10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
(2-hour session)

12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
(2-hour session)

3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
(1-hour session, Open Lab)

Hear from our previous attendees...

“I am delighted by the possibilities this presents for our team of educators, administrators, and counselors to better serve our students.”

“This was my first-time attending PSU and I loved it! Would absolutely love to attend again in the future. Everyone was very nice and the staff/teachers were very knowledgeable and I truly learned a lot. Thank you to everyone who was involved in the conference!”

“This was a great experience. I found all the instructors were excellent across the board. Every trainer had exceptional content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and genuinely cared the students were learning the content.”

Event Check In Location:
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Magnolia Ballroom

Conference Check In Date
Monday, December 2 – 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Late Conference Check In Date
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:00-8:00 a.m.

If you’re unable to check in during these times, please visit the Help Desk to gather your materials.

During check-in, you’ll receive:

Your schedule and other materials
Instructions for accessing the network and curriculum

Loaner laptops will not be available at this event. Attendees must bring a laptop to participate in this hands-on training. Please bring it with you during check-in time. Learn more about hardware recommendations.

Attire is casual, so please wear what is comfortable to you. Keep in mind that temperatures in the meeting spaces can be unpredictable, so we recommend bringing a sweater and dressing in layers.

A Certificate of Participation will be made available to all participants on Customer Education Campus. Instructions for accessing the certificate will be sent via email at the conclusion of the event.

Located in the North East Calgary business district, just fifteen minutes from Downtown and YYC, the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary is North East Calgary’s destination hotel. Enjoy onsite dining in Color’s Bisto, Henry’s Pub and Barlow’s Lounge. The locally famous Oasis Waterpark features a kiddie pool, two hot tubs, swimming pool and two giant waterslides.

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel
2620 32nd Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T1Y 6B8
Phone: +1 403-291-0107

PSU Anaheim sessions and meals take place at the Disneyland® Hotel . We’ve arranged a nightly discount rate of $249 + tax which includes high-speed internet access. There is also a nightly discount at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for $340 + tax which includes high-speed internet access.

Book your room at the preferred rate by Friday, May 26 using the dedicated PSU online reservation site or call (714) 520-5005. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

Reservations received after Friday, May 26 may not receive the discount conference rate and will be accepted based on availability
A credit card deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each individual reservation
Want to extend your stay? The preferred rate is available three days prior and three days after the event, based on availability.
Check-in time is 3:00 pm, check-out time is 11:00 am

Accommodations

Guest rooms will be available at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary.

Parking

The Sheraton offers complimentary onsite parking for all daily and overnight guests.

To cancel your registration, please email psu@powerschool.com as soon as possible, but no later than 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Any cancellation request received after this date will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. If you cannot attend and do not cancel your request, you will be responsible for the full registration fee.

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