[ Skyward Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) [ Skyward Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) # Skyward Student Information System Features ##### ## Special Education Feature Questions (10) Student Data Management Access student records, including IEPs, goals, and learning objectives, through a unified system. Transfer student data to other users or school districts to ensure data integrity. IEP Creation Create and edit student IEPs online using guided web forms. Multiple users can collaborate on IEP creation simultaneously. Goals & Objectives Library Use pre-built goals, objectives, and learning standards that can be customized during the IEP creation process. Access these prebuilt templates through a searchable database. File Sharing Easily share student records and IEPs with internal or external stakeholders, including parents, teachers, or administrators. Meetings Tracking Record and document any meetings between stakeholders that are scheduled within the system. Distribute meeting notifications or deadlines to relevant staff. Medicaid Billing Track Medicaid reimbursement and generate proper billing documentation for special education services provided. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including all requirements under the IDEA act of 1975, using built in compliance checks in the IEP creation tools and built in reporting guidelines. Custom Workflows Automate notifications and documentation workflows according to the special education program's needs. Reporting Capabilities Generate standard or ad-hoc regulatory extracts with comprehensive validation reports. Customize individual or administrative reports as necessary. Integrations / APIs Integrate student records with student information systems (SIS) and other education software to create a single, unified source for student documentation. Show More ##### ## Assessment (2) Assignments Provides built-in assessment tools for teachers to create and distribute assignments Grading Grades assignments directly within the solution Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (5) Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Task Management Provides task prioritization and management abilities Cloud Provides a cloud based version of the platform. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Messaging Contains in-application messaging abilities. Show More ##### ## Platform Basics (2) Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Show More ##### ## Platform Content (8) File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Content Library Provides users with a pre-built library of useable content Interactive Content Contains tools to create interactive content Mapping Maps program pathways and course sequences Policy Management Houses and manages school policies regarding curriculum requirements, program changes File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. White-Labeling Allows users to implement their own branding throughout the platform. Gradebook Contains grading tools to grade assessments and assignments created in-app and externally. Show More ##### ## Platform Data (6) Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Analytics Compiles data on students’ usage, performance, or other key metrics and displays that data in analytics reports or visual dashboards. Registration Contains class registration capabilities. Atttendance Provides attendance taking and tracking functionality. Show More ##### ## Integrations (3) Integrations Seamlessly integrates functions from multiple departments including finance and HR in a single system Communication Includes tools that improve communication across departments Data Sharing Effectively integrates with student data sources Show More ##### ## Reporting (2) Report Generation Generates a variety of reports Report Automation Automates tasks involved with creating reports Show More ##### ## Core Modules (3) Finance and Accounting Manages core financial and accounting processes Human Resources Automates and manages HR processes, including employee records and payroll Billing and Fees Automates billing and fee collection Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems (2) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (60) Employee Management Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Content Management Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving Client Portal Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients Contact Management Manage, organize, and store contact information Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Scheduling Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Billing & Invoicing Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Calendar Management Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Reminders Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Admissions Management Handle the registration and admission process for existing and new students Forms Management Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location Student Management Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Student Portal Email Management Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps Payroll Management Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently Enrollments/Onboarding Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Records Management Ability to record, store, update, and retrieve information Electronic Payments Electronically collect payments for goods or services Course Authoring Developing custom training courses for educating employees or for teachers to create courses for their students Curriculum Management Map out the subjects that comprise courses of study Assignment Management Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills Transportation Management Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Document Storage Store and organize documents in a centralized system Registration Management Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. Customizable Forms Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Assessment Management Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests Online Calendar Online calendar of upcoming events/activities viewable to members and visitors Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Self Service Portal Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Event Calendar A list of events with their respective dates Progress Reports Document and report the progress of ongoing projects Progress Tracking Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation Student Information/Records Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Class Scheduling Schedule in-person or online classes Summary Reports Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Online Payments Accept and process online payment transactions Faculty/Staff Management Track and manage staff profiles, recruitment, schedules, productivity, career development and performance Employee Portal Online portal where employees can access and track their own information Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Attendance Management Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Parent/Student Portal Online gateway through which parents and students can view material and communicate with teachers Task Management Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Learning Management Organize and track educational activities Attendance Tracking Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups Financial Management Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Report Cards Create, manage, and distribute student reports that document their academic progress and achievements Fee Collection Automatically collect recurring fees or dues from members Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. For Higher Education Software designed for higher education organizations Mobile App Access the system via a mobile application Role-Based Permissions Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS") PowerSchool SIS 4.2/5(742) ](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) [ ![Infinite Campus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565961/infinite-campus.png "Infinite Campus") Infinite Campus 3.7/5(203) ](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) [ ![Gradelink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1519413292/gradelink.svg "Gradelink") Gradelink 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