Product Overview

A Better Experience
This is the next generation of Skyward technology. Welcome to Qmlativ.

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Brochure
Enjoy product highlights and screenshots in this four-page spread featuring the Qmlativ Education Management Suite.

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Hosting Options
Secure cloud hosting is strongly recommended when you switch to Qmlativ. See why in this handout.

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Mobile App: Employee Access
Complete routine Employee Access tasks on the fly with Skyward Mobile Access, available in all major app stores.

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Mobile App: Family Access
Parents will stay connected to their child's education with the new Family Access mobile app.

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Mobile App: Teacher Access
Free up instructional time and lead a more mobile classroom with Teacher Access, now available on the Skyward app.

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Teacher Access
A personalized dashboard, an easy gradebook, and a smarter interface. This is Teacher Access.

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The Community
Connect with other people using Skyward to accomplish the same goals as you, get to know the experts, and make a name for yourself...

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The Help Center
Why settle for complexity, frustration, and hold times? The time for outdated support models is over. A better experience awaits.

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The Help Center: Artificial Intelligence
Our new Help Center leverages the power of AI to turn technical support into a positive, pleasant learning opportunity for every Skyward user.

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The Professional Development Center
With Skyward's badging-based PDC, your team will enjoy a positive launch and a clear path to ongoing growth.

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The Professional Development Center: Turnover Costs
Turnover can be costly in more ways than one. Here's how the new PDC can help.

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What's Different About Qmlativ?
Compare five every-day tasks in Qmlativ to the same processes in our SMS 2.0 system.

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News & Updates

Activity Accounting
Basketball, yearbook, theater, school trips... When all these activities are managed in bulk, it can be difficult to identify inconsistencies, or even fraud. Activity Accounting makes it easy to keep tabs on each group’s finances.

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Customization Project
We recently released our all-new Customization Project. We're shining a spotlight on this new feature and how it can benefit your district.
 

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Get the latest Qmlativ updates
Want tips, tricks, and feature updates? Visit the Skyward Insider Product Updates page.

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Introducing the Qmlativ Mobile App
All the benefits of the Qmlativ platform, app-sized for your convenience.

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Negative Net Check Processing
If you have a lot of employees working less than normal hours, chances are, negative net checks are a burden. A lot of manual intervention is required to sort out which deductions to remove. What if this process was no longer manual?

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Simplify Open Enrollment with Benefit Management
If you’re looking to simplify benefit enrollment, look no further than Skyward! Our Benefit Management module eliminates paper forms and reduces time-consuming manual entry of enrollment information.

 

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Streamline Workflows with Process Manager
We recently completed the Process Management feature in Qmlativ. This is a feature that was shaped by the feedback of Skyward users like you.
 

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The Community: Spotlight Article
Welcome to the Skyward Community! Let’s take a tour of this new social platform and discuss the ways it can enhance your Skyward experience. 

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The Skyward Development Process
You’ve heard us say your feedback shapes Skyward, but what does that process look like? We’re so glad you asked! Come along as we take you behind the scenes of the Skyward development process.
 

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Case Studies

Boerne ISD’s SIS and ERP Solution Frees Up Staff to Focus on Students
Texas district enjoys interoperability, continuous enhancements, and customer feedback options with Skyward.

 

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Discovering Qmlativ
Glenbrook HSD 225's business office was one of the first to move to Qmlativ. Read about their first impressions here.

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District enlists SIS to unify integration strategy
Plum City School District improves overall technology experience by switching to Skyward.
 

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Exploring the Qmlativ Business Suite
Dr. R.J. Gravel, CSBO for Glenbrook HSD 225 in Illinois, shares his early Qmlativ explorations through the lens of a new Twitter hashtag.

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Four Years into Blazing ERP Trails, Illinois District Reflects on Upgrade with Edtech Partner
Glenbrook High School District 225 discusses how Skyward’s Qmlativ has revolutionized their business office.

 

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Illinois District Aids EdTech Partner in Evolution of Software
Manteno CUSD No. 5 thrives on newest Skyward platform while helping improve user experience for others.
 

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Indiana School District Implements SIS with Faculty in Mind
East Allen County Schools involves teachers in selection process to ensure edtech fits their overall needs.

 

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Migrating from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ
Menasha Joint School District's director of business services shared his thought process leading up to their migration to Qmlativ.

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Next-Gen Student Information System
The leadership team at Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD 429 raves about the value of a better SIS experience after the district's first year with Qmlativ.
 

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Pennsylvania District Finds Modern Technology in New SIS
New solution allows Cumberland Valley School District to enjoy self-paced training, integration, and customization.

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Texas District Finds True Partner in SIS Provider
District reflects on successful implementation, overcoming big district challenges, and strong state reporting as a result of thriving relationship.

 

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Texas District Happily Returns to EdTech provider
Palestine ISD switches back to Skyward to experience greater support, reporting features, and integration possibilities.

 

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Texas District Moves to New SIS that Aligns with Strategic Plans
Midlothian ISD makes necessary upgrade to improve customization, culture, and interoperability.

 

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Texas School District Upgrades SIS from Obsolete System
Lake Travis ISD experiences modern support and reporting features with Skyward.

 

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The First Qmlativ Customer
Featuring Central Community High School District 71 in Illinois.

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Video Case Study: A Better Experience in Illinois
A new generation of SIS has arrived in Illinois. Will your district choose the future-ready path?

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Simulations

Accounts Payable
See how easy it is to look up vendor information in the Qmlativ Business Suite.

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Business Suite Navigation
Get a first-hand look at the new, tile-based dashboard, where you can keep an eye on trends and action items.

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Employee Profile
Complete the routine task of looking up an employee and navigating to relevant screens from one location.

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Global Search
Use the new global search feature to bring up information in multiple ways without digging through hundreds of records.

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Grade Entry
Take the grade book for a spin by entering a new assignment score.

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Post Daily Attendance
In this simulation, you'll see the power of a live tile, as the number of teachers with unsubmitted attendance updates in real time.

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Implementation Resources

Project Kick-Off

Kickoff Video: What Happens Next?
Congratulations on your decision to move to Qmlativ. Here's what you can expect in the weeks and months to come.

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Packing Light for Qmlativ
As you prepare for your move to Qmlativ, what should come with you and what are you better off leaving behind?

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Printable Data Migration Handout
An overview of what you need to know as you prepare to migrate your data into Qmlativ.

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Printable Implementation Timeline
An infographic covering the whats and whens of your Qmlativ implementation. Timeline may vary based on your unique circumstances.

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Timelines and Recommendations
This is the path to a successful launch, including some basic initial steps to be completed 9 months, 6 months, and 3 months before you go live.

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Training & Support

Know Your Support Options
Where do you turn when you need help in the newest Skyward platform? Start here.

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Know Your Training Options
An overview of the many professional development resources available to you in Qmlativ.

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PDC Administration Toolkit
A five-part video series to help your leadership team get the most from your new Professional Development Center.

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Role-Based Search in the Help Center
See how the Help Center can identify what you need based on your role in the school or district.

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Welcome to the Skyward Community
Our new Community will be your hub for networking, news, and best practices in Skyward. Here's how to get started.

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Introduction to the Software

Be a Part of the Development Process
An overview of the user-centered development process behind Qmlativ. Plus, learn how you can play an active role.

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Business Suite Highlights
A better ERP experience has arrived. Here's what you have to look forward to with your new Skyward solution.

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Family Access Overview for Parents
Here's a sampling of the many ways you'll enjoy a better communication experience between school and home.

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Student Management Suite Highlights
A better SIS experience has arrived. Here's what you have to look forward to with your new Skyward solution.

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Communication Resources

Employee Access Toolkit
A living library of tutorials to help your team get the most out of Employee Access.

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Family Access Toolkit: Administrators
Communication templates, implementation tips, handouts, video tutorials, and more to help admins lead a successful rollout. 

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Family Access Toolkit: Parents
A multimedia resource library to help your parents get the most out of Family Access in Qmlativ.

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Family Access Toolkit: Students
A multimedia resource library to help your students get the most out of Family Access in Qmlativ.

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Family Access Toolkit: Teachers
Featuring handouts, posters, research, and video resources to help teachers get more out of Family Access.

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The Spanish Family Access Toolkit
Tenemos buenas noticias: a new version of the Family Access Toolkit is here!
 

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