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Monday November 9th 9:00 - 10:30**
 * SESSION 1

**__ Beginner Tips and Tricks __**
In this session we will be looking at some handy tips for using PowerSchool more effectively. We will also collaboratively add to the list presented to share at future user group meetings.
 * Facilitator**: Russ Hoorn
 * Affiliation**: Kelloggsville Public Schools
 * Category**: Newbies just starting
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Room**:
 * Session**: 1,5
 * Description**:

**__ Beginning Customizations __**
This session will mostly benefit users that have access to their PowerSchool server's file system. Users will be learn how to begin customizing PowerSchool web pages. We will be covering some of the special tags that can be used in PowerSchool pages.
 * Facilitator**: Brent Johnson
 * Affiliation**: TBAISD
 * Category**:
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1,5
 * Description**:

__**DATA DATA DATA - DDA & DDE**__
In this sesson we'll cover the basics of exporting data from PowerSchool for use in other applicatons. We will approach PowerSchool from the inside out learning about relational database and how to export information from multiple tables at the same time (without having to have an ODBC connection set up to pull the data.)
 * Facilitator**: Phil Bettendorf
 * Affiliation**:LevelData
 * Category**:Data
 * Type**:Lecture
 * Session**: 1
 * Description**:

= = = __**Excel Pivot Tables**__ = In this session you will learn how to take data pulled from your own server and create meaningful pivot tables and charts. To be successful in this course, you must have an understanding of DDE/DDA, exporting data from powerschool and basic Excel. The focus will be on using Excel and NOT exporting data.
 * Facilitator**: Dori Baldwin
 * Affiliation**: Kent ISD
 * Category**:
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1, 5
 * Description**:

__**I'm a Counselor, Where's My Training? (part 1)**__
This session will provide training on screens that counselors need to use on a daily or occasional basis. Included will be exports of data(rank, GPA, cumulative credtis), reports of D's and F's, Walk-in scheduling, transcript entry, PDF creation of transcripts, class counts, and more.
 * Facilitator**: Al Momrik
 * Affiliation**:
 * Category**:
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1/2 & 5/6
 * Description**:

=__**Intro to ReportWorks**__=
 * Facilitator**: Jason Springel
 * Affiliation**: Pearson School Systems
 * Category**:
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1
 * Description**: ReportWorks is the brand new What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) reporting tool in PowerSchool 6. This session will give you an opportunity to see what it's all about, how it works, and help prepare you to use it to start designing new reports. We will also review ReportWorks v1.1.

__**PowerSchool 101**__

 * Facilitator**: Shannon Cochran
 * Affiliation**: Cleveland Community Schools
 * Category**: Users who just starting out using PowerSchool (Office Admin, School Admins)
 * Type**: Hands On
 * Session**: 1, 5
 * Description**: This session is designed for those who are recently new to PowerSchool. Users are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop if they want some hands on experience and to follow along. This will cover the overall structure of PowerSchool, using the interface, understanding how powerful the searches are and beginning to look at student information.

=__**PowerSchool Table Relationships**__= In this session you will begin to understand the structure of PowerSchool and how things relate so pulling things together and extracting data can become second nature.
 * Facilitator**: Ed Dedic
 * Affiliation**: Pearson School Systems
 * Category**: Beginner Admin
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1
 * Description**:

__**State Reporting**__
Still trying to figure out what fields to search on? Do you understand which fields go into which report and how to run the report?Hopefully this will help ease some of the pain with all the new state requirements.
 * Facilitator**: Brenda Weir
 * Affiliation**: Lapeer Community Schools
 * Category**: Pupil Accounting and Secretary
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1
 * Description**:

=__**Test Scores for Dummies**__= Don't enter those ACT scores by hand -- import them! We'll begin with an overview of how PowerSchool stores information about tests. We'll talk about the unique nature of importing test scores and how to set up an import that will run right the first time. Finally, we'll consider some non-traditional uses of the student test features.
 * Facilitator**: Ray Kramer
 * Affiliation**: Summit Academy
 * Category**:
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1
 * Description**:

**Web Gradebook**
In this session you will be introduced to the most commonly used parts of the PowerTeacher Gradebook program. You will be able to see the grade book in action and be given resources to roll out and train staff. Demonstrated topics include: set up PowerTeacher Gradebook, entering assignments, record scores, set up student groups, review grade trends, enter comments, time will be provided for questions and answers. Additional questions can be addressed in the Web Gradebook Round Table in session 4 and 7 NOTE: This course is intended for PowerSchool administrators, trainers or teachers who have the responsibility of rolling out, training or use of PowerTeacher Gradebook.
 * Facilitator**: Analisa Fejedelem
 * Affiliation**: LCMS - MI District
 * Category**: Teachers,Trainers, Gradebook
 * Type**: Lecture
 * Session**: 1, 5
 * Description**: