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Scheduling Theories and Concepts (STAC)

Learn how to build an effective master schedule regardless of your school's scheduling software!

Master Scheduler Builder Workshop (MSBW) is now Scheduling Theories and Concepts (STAC)! We’ve helped more than 32,000 school schedulers build superior master schedules. 

Register for a STAC Workshop

Why Attend a STAC Workshop?

When building a master schedule for secondary education, software is not enough. Schedulers need a strong foundation in the theory and logic of schedule building before utilizing software.

 The Scheduling Theories and Concepts workshop teaches you how to plan, organize, build, and evaluate a master schedule for your school. The two-day, interactive workshop will provide the basics needed to build a schedule and prepare attendees to:

Satisfy Student Course Selections

Balance Multiple Section Courses

Satisfy Teacher Requests

Download our STAC flyer for more information

2-Day Workshop Agenda

The Scheduling Theories and Concepts (STAC) workshop is a two-day, interactive, hands-on training experience that provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of manual master schedule building that greatly enhances the use of any scheduling software. The basics are critical to successful scheduling. Use our specialized tools to understand the theory and logic of building a master schedule with minimal conflicts.

Whether you’re new to scheduling or a seasoned pro, this workshop offers proven strategies to streamline your master schedule.

The concepts discussed in this workshop are not SIS software specific, and can be applied to any student information system.

Expand the titles below to learn more about the workshop topics.

Introduction
  • Overview of master schedule construction basics including planning, building a team, and developing a timeline
  • Learn about the phases of scheduling, what make a successful schedule, and common scheduling terms
Phase 1: Preliminary Tasks
  • Examine the many factors to consider when building your master schedule
  • Scheduling specialist will guide you through challenges that may limit the effectiveness of the master schedule
Phase 2: Tally
  • Think about ways to advertise courses, collect requests, and analyze potential conflicts
  • Use Course Tally and Conflict Matrix reports to solve possible problems early in the process
Phase 3: Construction
  • Learn about scheduling order concepts such as constraints, singletons, and doubletons
  • Explore the implications of various scheduling models in the development of the master schedule 
Phase 4: Analysis & Adjustment
  • Improve your built master schedule using various diagnostic tools to reduce conflicts and improve balance
  • Look for clues to be able to make the most impactful adjustments
Phase 5: Final Tasks
  • Use data from a mock school to construct a complete master schedule
  • Review the steps to roll out your schedules for the upcoming school year

Workshop Benefits

Save Time

Build a Master Schedule with less effort and in less time.

Reduce Conflicts

Significantly reduce student conflicts and improve multi-function course balance while still honoring special staff requests.

Maximize Resources

Produce a Master Schedule that satisfies both students and teachers and maximizes staff and facility utilization.

Workshop Benefits

Save Time

Build a Master Schedule with less effort and in less time.

Reduce Conflicts

Significantly reduce student conflicts and improve multi-function course balance while still honoring special staff requests.

Maximize Resources

Produce a Master Schedule that satisfies both students and teachers and maximizes staff and facility utilization.

Customers Testimonials

“This is a great workshop as it walks you through the process of scheduling. This is valuable, regardless of the software you’re using; it’s important for us to first be aware of the ‘human’ side of scheduling—the software comes later. This is key for all administrators, especially at the 7-12 levels.”
Randy LysengRoss Shepard High School
“So helpful!!! The conflict matrix dive was a game changer”
Anonymous
Coming from an all elementary teaching and support background to leadership in the middle school, and now undertaking the development of a master schedule, this training was invaluable. Having a step by step process to follow and what to think about allows a starting point to the process. Thank you!
Stephanie BerubeEisenhower Middle School – North East ISD
"Great training to have for all NEW curriculum people in the district."
Joshua VillarrealNEISD

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Bring This Game-Changing Training to Your Team or Region!

Partner with us to deliver this high-impact workshop designed for anyone involved in the scheduling process.

  • Exclusive Training for Your Team
    Give your staff the tools they need with an onsite or online session. Complete the Exclusive Event Questionnaire and lock in your preferred dates today!
  • Host a Regional Workshop
    Want to collaborate with others? We’ll invite other districts to join a regional training at your location. Fill out the Regional Host Event Questionnaire and start planning now!
Bring our expert-led workshop to your team or host a regional event and collaborate with nearby districts.

For more information about STAC, email us at stac@powerschool.com.

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