SPECIALTY TRACKS

TEACHERS: (Elementary or Secondary)

For Teachers, TOSAs and anyone involved with the classroom:

• Intro to Parent/Student Portal (#150-1)
• Intro to Teacher Portal & the Teacher Toolkit (#150-2)
• Gradebook: Elementary (#160) **Updated content or Secondary (#165) **Updated content
  
• Advanced Gradebook  (#166) **Updated content
  
• Gradebook for Teachers by a Teacher (#161) **NEW
• Google Classroom & Aeries Gradebook for Teachers (#162) **NEW
• Aeries Analytics - Teacher Applications (#229) **NEW
• Aeries Communications for Teachers (#196) **NEW

SCHEDULING:

For Principals, Assistant Principals and Counselors involved in gathering course requests and building the master schedule:

• Managing Scheduling Course Requests (#305-1)
• Student Course Requests using the Aeries Student Portal (#305-2)
• Student Scheduling for Next Year - Building the Scheduling Master Schedule (#310-1)
• Student Scheduling for Next Year - Scheduling Students (#310-2)
• Master Schedule Building Theory (#320)
• Flex Scheduling (#325)
• SMS Board (#330)
• Student Scheduling - Complex Schedules - Scheduling Groups and Teams (#340-1)
• Student Scheduling - Complex Schedules - Odd/Even, A/B, Rotating and 4X4 schedules (#340-2)

NEW TO AERIES: (Elementary or Secondary)

For those new to Aeries or new to working in a school or district office:

• Fundamentals of Aeries® - Overview of Aeries (#501-1)
• Fundamentals of Aeries - Support Resources & New Users Round Table (#501-2)
• Basics of Query (#250)
• Reconciling Attendance (Daily) - Daily, Monthly, and District Level Procedures (#361) **Updated contentOR
• Reconciling Attendance (Period) - Daily, Monthly, and District Level Procedures (#371) **Updated content
  
• Assertive Discipline - Data Management and Reporting (#581-1)
• Aeries Discipline Tools and Reports (#581-2)

GETTING STARTED WITH AERIES® SIS

Fundamentals of Aeries® SIS - Overview of Aeries (#501-1)
Intended for the novice user of the Web Version of Aeries® SIS, this session will teach basic navigational skills used in Aeries. Pages, Reports, Favorites, function buttons, and form techniques will be included. This session will demonstrate the many tools available for districts and schools to monitor and improve student success.

Fundamentals of Aeries® SIS - Support Resources & New Users Round Table (#501-2)
Aeries strives to support users, no matter their role, with robust resources. This workshop will introduce the many support tools that are easily and quickly accessible. Time will be allowed for questions and answers.

Basics of Query (#250)
Basic procedures for creating and using Aeries Query statements in a request for data or information from your Aeries database. Basic Query will cover entering basic commands, the use of single table queries, selection of data fields, sorting data fields, and constructing simple conditions. This session is geared for the new Aeries user or Aeries users who have not worked with query before.

CALPADS Basics - Overview of CALPADS (#700) California schools only **Updated content
The California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) is a longitudinal data system used to maintain individual-level data including student demographics, course data, discipline, staff assignments, attendance, and other data for state and federal reporting. This session will give a brief overview of CALPADS in Aeries, the various data collections, and annual timelines. New extracts for PSTS and WBLR will be covered in the updated content.

Reconciling Attendance (Daily) - Daily, Monthly, and District Level Procedures (#361) - 2-hour session **Updated content
The use and application of Daily Attendance in Aeries® SIS, including reports used daily and end of month reporting. Updated content will include the ability to populate all day code automatically.

Reconciling Attendance (Period) - Daily, Monthly, and District Level Procedures (#371) - 2-hour session **Updated Content
The use and application of Period Attendance in Aeries® SIS, including reports used daily and end of month reporting. Updated content will include the ability to populate all day code automatically.

AERIES® SIS TEACHER, PARENT, AND STUDENT PORTALS

Intro to the Parent/Student Portal (#150-1)
This session will provide an overview of the setup, navigation, and functions of the Aeries Student/Parent Portals. The session will include such topics as required setup pages, navigation the Navigation Tree in the UI, accessing multiple students' records, student calendar, viewing various forms and reports, and setting up Weekly Progress E-Mails and Alert Thresholds.

Intro to the Teacher Portal & the Teacher Toolkit (#150-2)
This session will provide an overview of the setup, navigation, and function of the Aeries Teacher Portal. Session will include such topics as navigating the Navigation Tree, Attendance, Grade Submissions, access to student data, reports, and resources.

Gradebook for Elementary Schools (#160) **Updated Content
A review of the features of the Aeries Teacher Portal Gradebook. Topics include: common procedures, reports, data entry, and grade reporting integration to Standards Based Grade Reporting at the elementary level. New gradebook enhancements will be highlighted.

Gradebook for Secondary Schools (#165) **Updated Content
A review of the features of the Aeries Teacher Portal Gradebook. Topics include: common procedures, reports, data entry, and grade reporting integration at the secondary level. New gradebook enhancements will be highlighted.

Advanced Gradebook (#166) **Updated Content
Take your gradebook to the next level and learn how to implement advanced grading techniques in the Aeries Gradebook. Topics include: Rubric Grading, Formative/Summative Weight Factors, Min/Max Assignment Values, and dealing with grading periods not aligned to scheduled semesters. New gradebook enhancements will be highlighted.

Gradebook for Teachers by a Teacher (#161) **NEW
This session will be led by a teacher who actively uses Aeries Gradebook.  Come learn and talk about Aeries Gradebook with a current teacher using Aeries Gradebook in their classes!

Distance Learning Toolkit (#169) 
Come learn how Aeries is supporting distance learning. This will include new classroom features to help instruction with online learning tools.

Grading Policies Round Table (#167)
A moderator-led round table discussion with other educators on how to implement effective grading policies in your schools. Come to discuss curriculum alignment, report card building, teacher education methods, and the latest thoughts on mastery-based grading. A moderator-led round table discussion with other educators on how to implement effective grading policies in your schools. Come to discuss curriculum alignment, report card building, teacher education methods, and the latest thoughts on standards based and mastery-based grading.

Parent and Student Account Management (#170-1)
A detailed discussion of the features, benefits and requirements of using the Parent Account Management System to implement parent and student accounts in the Aeries Student and Parent portals.

Student Contact Management & Contact Linking (#170-2)
A detailed discussion of the features, benefits and requirements of using the Student Contact Management & Contact Linking record to record, simplify, and reduce redundant Contact input.

Student Data Confirmation and New School Year Re-Registration (#180) - 2-hour session
A detailed demonstration of the Data Confirmation feature in the Aeries Parent Portal. Includes recommendations for setup, configuration, deployment and support of the process.

Aeries System Administration & Network Security (#910)
Common admin tasks when implementing and managing Aeries® SIS & the teacher, student, & parent portals. Topics include: security, firewalls, encryption, account maintenance, and other technologies; specifically addresses external access configuration.

MAXIMIZING AERIES® SIS

Aeries Financials – Tuition Billing, Donations Management, and Payments System (#875)
Ever wish that Aeries had a way to track billing and payments? Aeries Financials – powered by the trust and reliability of PayPal payments driven through LivingTree – have stepped up to make that wish come true. Complete with new access points for tracking and oversite of a payees account, Aeries has introduced a seamless transaction point in the Aeries Portals for admins, parents, and students. Learn about how to start processing payments within Aeries immediately, and optionally, upgrade to provide channels for raising funds and collecting donations, all done with oversite and accountability.

What’s New in the Aeries® SIS? – Overview (#565)
An overview of the major changes to Aeries since the last conference. This session will highlight key points and give background on each significant new feature. The goal of this session is to inform attendees about new features they might not know about and to encourage them to use these new features.

What’s New in the Aeries® SIS? – Deep Dive (#566)
A "Deep-Dive" into 3 to 5 significant new and upcoming features to Aeries. The actual items to be discussed will not be known until a few weeks before the conference when more detailed documentation will be made available for the topics to be covered. Topics may include recently added features to Aeries or features that are currently almost ready for release. The goal of this session is to prepare attendees for the use of these new features of Aeries and to answer any questions about them.

Aeries Vision for the Future / Development Plans (#230)
Aeries is constantly changing and adding new features. Learn about great new features of Aeries and how your district can take advantage of them. Also learn about our plans for the future of Aeries and see where we are headed.

Aeries Online New Student Enrollment (#200) - 2-hour session
This add-on feature of Aeries allows for parents of new students to the district to enter enrollment information online. This session covers system setup and usage by administrators and parents.

Aeries Hosted Services (#210)
An overview of Aeries Hosted Services: schools and districts moving Aeries to the Cloud. Also includes a discussion on the advantages of using Aeries Hosting and what to expect after moving to this environment. Intended for Aeries customers that are not already hosted by Aeries Software.

Aeries Apps for iOS and Android (#211)
Aeries now offers a series of Apps designed for various stakeholders. Come see the Aeries Student App for Parents and Students, Aeries EM2 for Emergency Management, or the brand new Teacher and Admin apps. Also learn about upcoming features of these systems and the additional apps we have in the works.

Did You Know…? (#541) 2-hour session
Have you ever said, "I want someone to teach me what I don’t know about the Aeries® SIS?" If so, this session may be for you. It will include a quick look at many of the screens, reports, and features that may have been around for a while, but either you missed the revision notes or the feature didn’t apply to you at the time. This session will focus on topics that apply to all schools.

Did Y'all Know (#541T) -Texas schools only**NEW
Don't know what you don't know? This is your chance to find out. This session will take a quick look at several Aeries features you may have missed. Chances are you will learn about an existing tool or feature that can help you with a task or simplify a process.

Student & Staff Account Automation with G Suite (#241-1)
Discover the advantages of letting Aeries dynamically automate your student and staff account management with G Suite & Google Classroom.  Automation through APIs will allow seamless authentication and ID management that will streamline districts' 1:1 device initiatives. Advanced features of interfacing Aeries SIS with these systems will be covered, as well as some of the technical details about how to configure these interfaces.

Student Account Integration with OneRoster, API & Apple School Manager (#241-2)
Discover the advantages of letting Aeries dynamically automate your account management and rostering with third-party systems. By leveraging a combination of OneRoster, the proprietary Aeries APIs, and the Aeries extract for Apple School Manager, districts can achieve seamless integration that will streamline LMS adoption, 1:1 device deployment, and more. Features of interfacing Aeries SIS with these systems will be covered, as well as some of the technical details about how to configure these interfaces.

Using G Suite Classroom Tools in an Aeries Classroom (#241-3)
This session will demonstrate how schools are utilizing Google G Suite to manage curriculum, assignments, and tests while tightly integrated with Aeries® SIS Gradebook. Participants will learn how Aeries integrates with Google G Suite and the steps to configure this interoperability.

The Ed-Fi Data Standard (#243)
This session will demonstrate how the Ed-Fi Data Standard brings together all of a school district’s data onto a single and secure platform, making it possible to have a complete view of student progress and success. Ed-Fi enables district/site administrators, counselors, and teachers to make fully-informed decisions based on multiple data points from various disparate systems. See how Aeries is preparing for this new data standard initiative and learn how Aeries early-adopter districts are now using Ed-Fi.

Aeries Communications - The Transition to ParentSquare (#197)
This session is for you IF you have recently migrated from the older version of Aeries Communications (Signal Kit) to ParentSquare. We will discuss the current integration roadmap and new features. Additionally, we want to hear from you! A significant portion of this session will be dedicated to Feedback and Q&A for our recently migrated clients. We want to gather feedback to prioritize the features/functionality that you need most.

Introducing the NEW AERIES Communications, Powered by ParentSquare (#198)
This session is for you IF you are NOT a current Aeries Communications client (Signal Kit or ParentSquare).

We will cover the exciting new Aeries Communications platform, now powered by ParentSquare. Join us to learn what over 40% of the school districts in California already know… there is no better way to consolidate your school-to-home communication than adopting Aeries Communications. If you are like most school districts, you are using a number of different tools to communicate with your families. Let us show you how the new Aeries Communications, powered by ParentSquare, can offer all of that in a single, easy-to-use application....Fully integrated into your Aeries Student Information System.

The Future of Aeries Communications - Migrating from Signal Kit to ParentSquare (#199)
This session is for you if you are a current Aeries Communications Customer (Signal Kit Version).

In this session, we will discuss the upgrade path to the new version of AERIES Communications, powered by ParentSquare.
Topics will include:
• Migration Timeline (how long will Signal Kit be available)
• Onboarding Plan (Data, Training, etc)
• ParentSquare overview (feature comparison with Signal Kit)
• AERIES Integration (currently available and near term roadmap)

AERIES ANALYTICS™

Aeries Analytics™ – Intro to the Dashboards, Early Warning System (#220)
An overview of Aeries Analytics and the Early Warning System, and how to use Aeries Analytics can be used by district and school staff to easily access a wide variety student data indicators and identify students who may need intervention. This session is intended for districts who have not previously implemented Aeries Analytics.

Aeries Analytics™ – Advanced Analysis of Student Data (#225)
This session is targeted to districts that have purchased Aeries Analytics. The session will review the process on how to set up and configure Analytics Items and Dashboards, including how to create and manage Item Definitions, how to create and manage Dashboards, with specific examples of commonly used Dashboard items. This session is great for users who need a refresher on how to use Analytics, or for attendees who are new to Analytics.

Aeries Analytics™ Best Practices Case Studies Round Table (#227)
This session will demonstrate how school districts are using Aeries Analytics™ to monitor and track student success with great results. See how school staff are using Aeries Analytics™ to identify at-risk students and using this data to develop common counseling curriculum around academic/college/career, and social/emotional development for all students.

Aeries Analytics™ - Advanced Applications - Dynamic Groups and Extended Field Query (#228)
Aeries Analytics™ already provides data-packed dashboards to guide data-driven decision making. This session will show you how to take the power of Analytics data analysis even further by creating Dynamic Student Groups, and Extended Field queries.

Aeries Analytics™ - Teacher Applications (#229)**NEW
The power analyzing real-time student data using Aeries Analytics can be shared with teachers! This session will demonstrate samples of Dashboards that may be useful for to teachers, how to share the dashboards with teachers, and how teachers can utilize the data to quickly access data about their students.

QUERY

Basics of Query (#250)
Basic procedures for creating and using Aeries Query statements in a request for data or information from your Aeries database. Basic Query will cover entering basic commands, the use of single table queries, selection of data fields, sorting data fields, and constructing simple conditions. This session is geared for the new Aeries user or Aeries users who have not worked with query before.

Intermediate Query (#255)
This session will build on the concepts introduced in the Basics of Query session. Topics in Intermediate Query will include using the  "TOTAL", "KEEP", and "SKIP" commands: saving and loading query statements, using "AND" or "OR", and multiple table queries at the elementary or secondary level. This session is intended for the Aeries user who has attended Basics of Query.

Query Tools (#260)
Query Tools will cover procedures for generating "Reports", "Letters", "Labels", and "Envelopes", along with the use of Query Letter Editor, which allows you to create letters that will contain text, along with merged data from a query statement.

Multi-Table Queries (#265)
Multi-table queries session will cover building complex query statements using multiple tables and fields. Also covered will be the use of the Database Table Information Report. Time will be allotted during the session for a round table group discussion building queries based on your questions or scenarios.

Advanced Query (#270)
Advanced Query will assist in tips for complex queries and give you an understanding of Aeries Table Relations. This session will also cover the "CHANGE" button and command, along with the use of Math Operations within query.

Advanced Interfacing with Data (#275)
For experienced users of Aeries Query, covers applying advanced filters, hiding columns, and applying other tricks to a query statement. Also will cover pivot tables in Excel and importing and exporting data using Excel with a focus on data evaluation.

SCHEDULING

Class Schedule Maintenance (#300)
Features of the "Classes" form used during the school year, and the impact to Course Attendance and Teacher Portal will be discussed. Included in the discussion will be student schedule changes, scheduling new students, and mass moving students to new classes.

Managing Scheduling Course Requests (#305-1)
An in-depth review of the main methods for collecting student course requests in Aeries: Import from Academic Plan, Mass Add Course Requests, and use of the Course Request form. A variety of middle and high school examples will be discussed, as well as examples of how the methods can be used in combination.

Student Course Requests using the Aeries Student Portal (#305-2)
When starting scheduling for next year, data entry of course requests is a critical initial step. In this session, learn how to use the Aeries Student Portal to gather student course requests. Topics will include configurations, and a preview of the student experience.

Student Scheduling for Next Year - Building the Scheduling Master Schedule (#310-1)
An overview of procedures, forms, and reports used to build a master schedule for next year.

Student Scheduling for Next Year - Scheduling Students (#310-2)
An overview of procedures, forms, and reports used to schedule students into classes for next year.

Master Schedule Building Theory (#320)
A discussion of the theory used to build a master schedule. This will include the sequence of steps used to place sections in the master schedule, and how to analyze the master schedule before students are scheduled. This session does not use any Aeries programs, but will help to understand the use of the Interactive Scheduling Master Schedule Builder which is included in session #330.

Flex Scheduling (#325)
Flex Schedulingis a new scheduling format that allows secondary school sites to build a master schedule using new features such asClass Calendars, Flex Periods, and the ability to associate multiple staff members to a sectionwhile still designating one person as a primary teacher. This session will highlight the uses and benefits of Flex, and show the steps involved with building a Flex Master Schedule.

Scheduling Master Schedule Board (#330)
Features of the Scheduling Master Schedule Board will be discussed. This will include moving sections to try "What if?" scenarios, scheduling students, looking at courses with rejected students, and using the Interactive SMS Builder to build the Scheduling Master Schedule.

Student Scheduling - Complex Schedules - Scheduling Groups and Teams (#340-1)
This session will focus on defining sections in the Scheduling Master Schedule to link sections to create teams, houses, academies, etc. Attendees should have a basic understanding of scheduling using Aeries.

Student Scheduling - Complex Schedules - Odd/Even, A/B, Rotating and 4X4 schedules (#340-2)
This session will focus on defining sections in the Scheduling Master Schedule for A-day B-day scheduling, rotating schedules and various block scheduling scenarios. Attendees should have a basic understanding of scheduling using Aeries.

Elementary with a Master Schedule (#341)
This session will discuss details associated with using a Master Schedule at Elementary and/or K-8 schools. The process of building an elementary master schedule, scheduling students, as well as attendance and grade reporting considerations will be covered.

Summer School Management (#345)
Some great changes to how Aeries manages Summer School courses and student enrollments have been completed this last year. See how to streamline your Summer School Course Request and Scheduling process with these new features.

Fundamentals of Career Pathways (#605-1) - California schools only
This course discusses changes made to Career Technical Education due to changes in the CA CTE State Plan in relation to Perkins V. Policies and procedures related to Career Pathways and Student Participants in relation to distance learning and the State Plan will also be discussed.  Aeries will show the process for correctly identifying Career Pathway courses and managing course file data and configurations related to Career Pathways, including how to manage college courses in pathways.

Career Pathway Student Management (#605-2) - California schools only
The Career Pathway Management page in Aeries gives schools a streamlined tool to tag Students as Career Pathway Concentrators and Completers. The State Reporting implications of Student career pathway data will also be discussed.

Individualized Academic Plans for Students (#610)
The Aeries "4 Year Plan" has been greatly enhanced recently. This feature is a great tool to help keep students on track for graduation and college readiness. This session will cover the recent enhancements to the system and how to effectively use this system improve graduation and college / career readiness rates.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance Setup and Configuration (#350) **Updated content
Screens used in the setup of Daily and Period Attendance, timelines and procedures for maintenance. Updated content will include portal updates to track student participation and other recent updates.

Reconciling Attendance (Daily) - Daily, Monthly, and District Level Procedures (#361) - 2-hour session **Updated content
The use and application of Daily Attendance in Aeries® SIS, including daily processes and end of month reporting. Updated content will include the ability to populate all day code automatically.

Reconciling Attendance (Period) - Daily, Monthly, and District Level Procedures (#371) - 2-hour session **Updated content
The use and application of Period Attendance in Aeries® SIS, including daily processes and end of month reporting. Updated content will include the ability to populate all day code automatically.

Texas Attendance Reconciliation (#351T)  - Texas schools only
This session will cover the use and application of Attendance pages and reports in Aeries for daily accounting and mandated reconciliation to ensure compliance with state guidelines and audit requirements.

Supplemental Attendance (#380)
A discussion of this Aeries feature that will include how the system is used and configured. Supplemental Attendance allows the ability to track positive/hourly attendance for supplemental programs such as: ASES, Interventions, Tutoring, etc.

Letters in Aeries - Attendance Letters (#671 )
Aeries Attendance letters provide schools and districts a tool to communicate with parents about student attendance based on district attendance standards. This session will review how to configure and generate school or district-based letters such as SARB or Truancy letters.

Tracking Daily Participation & Weekly Engagement for SB-98 Compliance (355) - California schools only **Updated content
This session will cover the various Aeries tables and tools designed to assist Districts in the documentation and certifications necessary to comply with the provisions of SB-98 for the 2020-2021 Pandemic school year. Updated content will include recent enhancements.

GRADE REPORTING AND TRANSCRIPTS

Standards Based Grade Reporting for Elementary Schools (#400) **Updated content
A review of the grade reporting cycle for Standards Based Grade Reporting, including assigning students a Report Card Type and entering grades. This session will also review printing of report cards and generating Report Card History and Standards Based Grade History.  This session will NOT cover setting up report cards.  See Sessions 401-1 and 401-2 for information on creating report cards. Updated content will include enhancements and one column layout.

Standards Based Report Cards: Managing Options and Standards (#401-1)
A review of procedures on how to set up SBG report card options and Standards. This session will also review available Common Core, Next Generation Science and CA ELD standards built into Aeries, as well as procedures to establish local standards.

Standards Based Report Cards: Building a SBG Report Card (#401-2)
A review of procedures on how to create SBG report cards using the new Standard Based Report Card Templates.

Grade Reporting for Secondary Schools - Setup, Configuration & Initialization (#410-1)
Explanation of timelines and procedures for setting up and initializing the grade reporting cycle, including a detailed review of grade reporting options.

Grade Reporting for Secondary Schools - Grade Submission and Reports (#410-2)
Detailed overview of the procedures and reports related to grade reporting including teacher grade input and generating report cards.

Grading Policies Round Table (#167)
A moderator-led round table discussion with other educators on how to implement effective grading policies in your schools. Come to discuss curriculum alignment, report card building, teacher education methods, and the latest thoughts on mastery-based grading. A moderator-led round table discussion with other educators on how to implement effective grading policies in your schools. Come to discuss curriculum alignment, report card building, teacher education methods, and the latest thoughts on standards based and mastery-based grading.

Secondary Standards Based Grades (#415)
Current research on best practices in grading presents the benefits of using standards-based grade reporting at the secondary level. This session will show Aeries users how to establish a Secondary Standards Based Grades Report Card including:creating standards, associating standards with courses, setting up report card options including mark types, and initializing the grade reporting cycle.

Creating & Maintaining Student Transcripts (#420)
This session will present an overview of the processes and procedures related to the daily management of student transcripts. Topics will include configuring transcript definitions, printing various versions of a student transcript, adding and managing course records on transcripts, and the use of Off-Grade Courses.

Specialty Transcripts, Enhanced Design Options (#421-1) - California schools only
This new session will discuss current updates related to student course records specific to state reporting requirements including CTE and Dual Enrollment courses. Other topics will include configuring multiple graduation tracks, tracking student graduation and UC/CSU requirements, and mass updating graduation status at the close of the school year.

Graduation Requirements, Grad Tracks and Graduation Status (#421-2) - California schools only
This session will focus on student graduation requirements and tracking, as well as college admissions tracking. Topics will include the course table, the graduation requirements table, the ability to set up multiple graduation tracks, and the variety of pages and reports designed to assist in the tracking of student graduation status and college admissions status.

Texas Transcripts & Endorsements (#425T)  - Texas schools only**Updated content
This session will present an overview of the processes for managing and printing student transcripts for Texas schools. Topics will include adding and calculating endorsements , adding transcript indicator definitions, printing various versions of a transcript, and more.

New GPA Features (#412) **NEW
This session will cover new features for district-defined GPA calculations, including cohort-based GPAs, inclusion or exclusion of particular courses in calculations, affiliating GPAs with specific schools and course characteristic-based weighting.

ALTERNATIVE ED AND CONTINUATION FEATURES

Alternative School Attendance and Grade Reporting (#455)  **Updated content
This presentation will focus on matters specific to Alternative Ed Schools in the areas of Attendance and Grade Reporting. The implications for state reporting requirements related to attendance and course data will be discussed. The topics covered in this session is intended to address the needs of programs such as Continuation, Community Day, some Charter Schools, and COE. Updated content will include Calculate Attendance Totals Based on Period Attendance option.

Alternative School Scheduling (#456)
This conference session will provide a detailed demonstration of how to use the Aeries Alternative Education scheduling feature to build a modified Alternative Education Master schedule that allows for individualized student scheduling. This master schedule feature may be used for Continuation, Community Day, COE, or Independent Study programs.

Independent Study (#470)
Management of long-term and short-term independent study in Aeries.

Charter School Round Table (#475)
A moderated gathering of a community of Aeries specialists that work together to provide mutual support. Discussions include the latest issues, strategies, best practices, lessons learned, etc., as encountered in a charter school setting.

COE Round Table Discussion (#480) - California schools only
A moderated gathering of a community of Aeries specialists that work together to provide mutual support. Discussions include the latest issues, strategies, best practices, lessons learned, etc., as encountered in a County Office of Education setting.

GENERAL FUNCTIONALITY

Interfacing with MS Office (#650)
Procedures for importing/exporting data between Aeries® SIS and other software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheet programs; creating merge documents, certificates, charts and graphs; add/import data.

Managing English Language Data for Students (#660-1) - California schools only **Updated content
Attendees will learn the required fields for proper language information of all students in Aeries. All five Language Fluency designations will be presented: English Only, To Be Determined, Initial Fluent English Proficient, Limited English Proficient, and Reclassified Fluent English Proficient. The date requirements will also be shown. Attend this session if you maintain EL data for your school or district. Updated content will include Copy to LAC now uses ELPAC and LAC page overlay for fields.

Medical Data Management in Aeries  (#670-1)
The use and application of forms and reports for daily medical visits, student medications, and medical history.

Immunizations and Health Screening in Aeries  (#670-2)
The use and application of forms and reports immunizations and health screenings such as physicals, hearing, vision etc.

District Assets (#672)
This session provides an overview of the configuration and use of the District Assets Module. The District Assets Module allows Districts to keep track of and monitor inventory of electronic devices such as tablets, iPads, laptops, as well as traditional resources such as textbooks and instructional materials. Items can be Checked Out and Checked In for students and teachers as well as inventoried through a unique district barcode.

Student Groups in Aeries (#550) **Updated content
This session will provide an overview of the purpose, creation, use, and functions of student groups in Aeries. Topics include types of student groups, multiple ways of adding students to groups, adding and sharing with staff members, updating data, printing reports, and accessing pages using the groups. New updated content will be covered.

Texas End of Year Process- Texas schools only (#745T) **NEW
This session will cover processes and procedures for closing out the academic year, including correct coding for graduates, endorsements, and distinguished level of achievement, and preparing for the new year rollover.

GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE

Assertive Discipline - Data Management and Reporting (#581-1)
Procedures for using the assertive discipline tools in Aeries to manage data related to student disciplinary actions including, Safe Schools Act reporting, setting up the suspendable offense codes, and generating suspension and expulsion letters.

Aeries Discipline Tools & Reports (#581-2)
An overview of Discipline tools in Aeries including using the Discipline page for teacher discipline referrals, discipline reports, and an overview of the Discipline Dashboard.

Equity Toolkit Round Table (#115)
Come join this round table discussion to discuss how Aeries can assist districts identify inequities in a school community with current Aeries tools. This will also include discussions and ideas for future Aeries tools to assist districts.

Intervention Management (#591)
Details on the end-to-end process of Intervention Tracking and Monitoring in Aeries® SIS. Includes recent changes to support a district's "SST" process as well as classroom interventions and referrals. This session will explain what each Intervention table is designed to track and recommend code sets.

Configuration of Career Pathways (#605-1) - California schools only
With new funding sources and reporting requirements, Career Pathway Management has been completely revamped in Aeries® SIS. This course will show the process for managing Career Pathway course data.

Career Pathway Student Data Management (#605-2) - California schools only
This course will show the process for correctly identifying and tagging students as Career Pathway Concentrators and Completers, and the State Reporting implications for Students enrolled in Career Pathways.

Individualized Academic Plans for Students (#610)
The Aeries "4 Year Plan" has been greatly enhanced recently. This feature is a great tool to help keep students on track for graduation and college readiness. This session will cover the recent enhancements to the system and how to effectively use this system improve graduation and college / career readiness rates.

Aeries College & Career Indicator (CCI) Management (#615) - California schools only
With the introduction of the College and Career Indicator (CCI) component of the California Dashboard tracking various aspects of student success to determine preparedness has become a major interest of California Public Schools. In this session, we will explore what tools Aeries has available for school counselors, administrators, and district personnel to stay on top of their students’ progress. This will include the new CCI Student Summary screen and the enhancements in the student academic plan.

Special Education Data Management in Aeries (#680-1) - California schools only
Procedures for maintaining Special Education related data in Aeries, integrations with Special Education platforms and Aeries, and Q&A time for discussion of local practices.

Special Education Round Table (#680-2) - California schools only
Special Education reporting in California has changed dramatically in the last year. Join this moderated round table session to share your experiences, questions, and local practices related to Special Education data management.

504 Plan Management (#690)
The capabilities of Aeries to manage your 504 Plans has been greatly expanded recently. The process of determining eligibility for services can be daunting. In collaboration with the policy experts at Student Support Services Solutions, Aeries has streamlined its system to help administrators manage the process from start to finish. Come see all the changes and find out how to take advantage of this feature of Aeries.

Counselor Round Table (#691)
A moderated discussion allowing counselors to share best practices on current secondary topics including Student Scheduling, Academic Planning, and the California College and Career Indicator.

STATE REPORTING AND TESTING

CALPADS Basics - Overview of CALPADS (#700) - California schools only **Updated content
The California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) is a longitudinal data system used to maintain individual-level data including student demographics, course data, discipline, staff assignments, attendance, and other data for state and federal reporting. This session will give a brief overview of CALPADS in Aeries, the various data collections, and annual timelines. New extracts for PSTS and WBLR will be covered in the updated content.

CALPADS Basics - Student Data Management (#701) - California schools only
CALPADS requires active reporting regarding demographic information and enrollment status of your students. Aeries can guide staff on how to manage daily student information to ensure that CALPADS files are extracted with the most up to date and accurate data. This session will demonstrate the relationship between data entered into Aeries and various CALPADS files such as the SENR, SINF, SINC, SIRS, SOFF, STAS, and SELA. This data is needed throughout the school year for a variety of CALPADS file submissions.

CALPADS Basics - Program Data Management (#702) - California schools only
Aeries can guide staff on how to manage Student Program Data to ensure that CALPADS files are extracted with the most up to date and accurate data. This session will include the various pages and methods data can be entered for such programs as Free and Reduced Lunch, 504 Plans, and Special Programs that will be submitted through the CALPADS SPRG file. This data is needed throughout the school year for a variety of CALPADS file submissions.

CALPADS Basics - Staff Data Management (#703) - California schools only**Updated content
Staff Data Management is a vital requirement of your CALPADS data submissions. Aeries can guide staff on how to manage Staff Data to ensure accurate file submissions of CALPADS SDEM, SASS, and CRSE files. This session will have a brief discussion about courses and sections. This data is needed throughout the school year for a variety of CALPADS file submissions. Updated content will include discussion on managing staff changes and managing staff for EOY.

CALPADS Basics - Course Data Management (#704) - California schools only
Course Data Management in CALPADS is extracted and reported in numerous files to CALPADS. This session will cover the fields required to submit such CALPADS files as CRSE, SCSE, CRSC, SCSC, and SCTE. These submissions are required for both Fall 2 and End of Year reporting.

CALPADS Basics - Year End Closing (#717) - California schools only**NEW
Closing out the end of the school year and populating data impacts CALPADS reporting. This session focuses on end of year student data management, including students who are returning, matriculating, and graduating. In addition, Aeries programming and managing student programs and "Next Year" fields will be explained.

CALPADS in Aeries Advanced - EOY 1 & 4 Current Topics (#715) - California Schools Only **Updated content
CALPADS EOY 1 & 4 focus: Advanced Q & A session looking at more specific details of complex situations and data population requirements. A focus on CALPADS and CDE expectations for data to best understand how data is used to improve submission of high quality data.

CALPADS in Aeries Advanced - EOY 2 & 3 Current Topics (#716) - California Schools Only **Updated content
CALPADS EOY 2 & 3 focus: Advanced Q & A session looking at more specific details of complex situations and data population requirements. A focus on CALPADS and CDE expectations for data to best understand how data is used to improve submission of high quality data.

CALPADS EOY 1 & 4 - Certification Compliance (#718) - California schools only - 2-hour session**Updated content
Analysis of EOY 1 & 4 Certification: Understanding the certification process

• Data management and population related to EOY 1 & 4 data requirements
• File Submission
• Common Errors
• Report Validation and Mapping Guides

CALPADS EOY 2 & 3 - Certification Compliance (#719) - California schools only - 2-hour session **Updated content
Analysis of EOY 2 & 3 Certification: Understanding the certification process

• Data management and population related to EOY 2 & 3 data requirements
• File Submission
• Common Errors
• Report Validation and Mapping Guides

CALPADS Data Submission (#720) - California schools only
Submission of data to CALPADS including using Aeries to create files, options available when creating files, and interpreting errors and warnings generated by CALPADS when the files are submitted.

CALPADS Update from CSIS (#730) - California schools only
Come hear the latest CALPADS news and information from CSIS. CSIS trainers will provide a high-level summary of changes in the refreshed CALPADS website, a recap of Fall 1 submission highlights, preparation for Fall 2, and share other tidbits.

English Language Data Process: Aeries to CALPADS (#660-2) - California schools only **Updated content
Attendees working with the English Language Development Program or those working in CALPADS will benefit from this session. The relationship between Aeries and CALPADS in maintaining the Language Assessment data fields will be presented. The session will include the data requirements as well as the order of operations to enable ELPAC testing. The reconciliation of correct data between Aeries and CALPADS will be addressed. The ELPAC Roadmap will be presented. It is recommended that anyone new to this process also attend #660-1 - Managing English Language Data for Students as a prerequisite. Updated content includes support for Adult English Learner (ADEL) language fluency.

Enrollment Data Management (#740) - 2-hour session - California schools only
A discussion detailing the various areas where enrollment needs to be managed in Aeries, including: start of school year, exit reasons, graduates, no shows, and summer withdrawals.

Preparing for Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) (#790) **NEW
Get a head start on understanding what will be required for the upcoming CRDC and what is changing. This collection will be required next Winter, and this session will prepare schools now to keep your data as clean as possible to make this complex reporting a seamless experience with Aeries.

Texas TSDS PEIMS Extract Process (#750T)- Texas schools only
This session will dive into the Aeries features that simplify the PEIMS submission process while ensuring compliance, from built-in data validation to streamlined extract utilities.

PEIMS Summer Submission (#753T) **NEW
This session will provide a review of data Summer PEIMS data elements in Aeries, including course completion, attendance, and discipline.

Texas State Reporting Round Table (755T)- Texas schools only
Join other educators in a moderator-led Round Table discussion about various topics related to Texas State Reporting, including submission timelines, COVID-19 data submission requirements, and Aeries' commitment to compliance.

Test Imports and Procedures (#780) - California schools only
Procedures for importing test files and loading state standard test data.

Tracking Daily Participation & Weekly Engagement for SB-98 Compliance (355) - California schools only **Updated content
This session will provide an overview of recent enhancements to assist Districts in the documentation and certifications necessary to comply with the provisions of SB-98 for the 2020-2021 Pandemic school year.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Network Professionals Forum (#900)
Questions, answers, and information sharing for Aeries managers in a discussion format with a moderator.

Aeries System Administration & Network Security (#910)
Common admin tasks when implementing and managing Aeries® SIS & the teacher, student, & parent portals. Topics include: security, firewalls, encryption, account maintenance, and other technologies; specifically addresses external access configuration.

SQL Server Administration (#930)
A summary and quick how-to of the various admin features in MS SQL Server and other vendors. Topics include: SQL Management Studio, security, SSIS and 3rd party transaction tracking software. Other topics include: creation of new databases, importing/exporting, backups, maintenance, and error checking, as well as query creation and scripting.

SQL Query Basics (#940)
Create and use SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, and DELETE queries. Will also discuss GROUP BY clause, ORDER BY clause, dual-table queries and other special SQL demands.

SQL Query Intermediate (#950)
For Database Administrators (DBA). Topics include multi-table queries, methods for exporting data, SELECT INTO, and tips for finding duplicates / orphaned records.

SQL Query Advanced (#1002)
Discuss and demonstrate good techniques for writing Stored Procedures, Functions, and ensuring queries are SARGable whenever possible. Show how Dynamic SQL and Query Hints can help with performance.

Importing and Mass Adding Data into Aeries (#960)
Using the "Import or Add Data" form to import data into Aeries from either an Excel spreadsheet or an Access Database; i.e. pull data from a table, import data from an external database or mass add information into records in a table.

Extending and Customizing Aeries (#972)
Ever want to insert your own page or SSRS report into Aeries? This session will show you how to do it without having to break open the source code. Learn how to tap into Aeries data insert and update events to perform your own automated actions.
Learn tricks to customizing the SUP and DSD tables as well as how to create custom pages for custom tables created in the Aeries database.

Intro to Data Validations (#973-1)
One of the newest and most powerful features of Aeries, Data Validations, offers immense flexibility for districts to refine data populated in Aeries and catch errors before they cause problems later. This new system is most powerful when a skilled Aeries DBA builds powerful SQL Queries for the system to run. Data Validations enables rules to be defined for any criteria, and then the data is validated on a daily basis automatically, or on demand, and reports any data anomalies to the appropriate staff who can take action to correct the bad data based upon on the Data Validation Results page for their school.

Advanced to Data Validations (#973-2)
This session will expand on the Data Validations topics discussed in session #973-1 allowing districts to build complex validations to monitor data within Aeries.

Aeries New Year Cycle – Rollover and Update from Aeries Web Version (#990)
The Aeries New Year Rollover Process is now performed through the Aeries Web Environment. This session will cover this new process and highlight the differences, benefits, and requirements as compared to the old method in Admin CS. Topics include: procedures for preparing databases for rollover, creating, and updating next year’s database.

Data Extracts & Automation - Part 1 (#1001-1)
Attendees will be able to create new extracts for the purpose of integrating with third party vendors or to utilize in-house data projects. Import/Export methods include bulk insert, using PowerShell (SQLPS) for extracting data, SSIS Packages, and automating these and other common DBA tasks. (Part 1 of 2)

Data Extracts & Automation - Part 2 (#1001-2)
Attendees will be able to create new extracts for the purpose of integrating with third party vendors or to utilize in-house data projects. Import/Export methods include bulk insert, using PowerShell (SQLPS) for extracting data, SSIS Packages, and automating these and other common DBA tasks. (Part 2 of 2)

Tips & Tools for Recovery (#1003)
Discuss prevention strategies, best practices, and disaster recovery plans that should be in place to help a DBA avoid major issues. Strategies for recovery when an issue does arise including Sandbox database creation and management.

Adventures in Automation (#1006)
A journey through customization examples on a larger scale to see how far your ideas may go. Just how automated can we make bigger ideas be?Use of Custom Tables, Codes, Data Event Triggers in harmony can practically allow for anyone to develop a complete feature set of their own that expands their Aeries.

SPECIALTY TOPICS

AeriesCon Session Preview (#100)
If you're new to AeriesCon or want to learn more about the virtual conference and what our sessions can offer, this session is for you.

Distance Learning Toolkit (#169)
Come learn how Aeries is supporting distance learning. This will include new classroom features to help instruction with online learning tools.

Equity Toolkit Round Table (#115)
Come join this round table discussion to discuss how Aeries can assist districts identify inequities in a school community with current Aeries tools. This will also include discussions and ideas for future Aeries tools to assist districts.

ROUND TABLE SESSIONS

Fundamentals of Aeries® SIS - Support Resources & New Users Round Table (#501-2)
Aeries strives to support users, no matter their role, with robust resources. This workshop will introduce the many support tools that are easily and quickly accessible. Time will be allowed for questions and answers.

Equity Toolkit Round Table (#115)
Come join this round table discussion to discuss how Aeries can assist districts identify inequities in a school community with current Aeries tools. This will also include discussions and ideas for future Aeries tools to assist districts.

Grading Policies Round Table (#167)
A moderator-led round table discussion with other educators on how to implement effective grading policies in your schools. Come to discuss curriculum alignment, report card building, teacher education methods, and the latest thoughts on mastery-based grading. A moderator-led round table discussion with other educators on how to implement effective grading policies in your schools. Come to discuss curriculum alignment, report card building, teacher education methods, and the latest thoughts on standards based and mastery-based grading.

Aeries Analytics™ Best Practices Case Studies Round Table (#227)
This session will demonstrate how school districts are using Aeries Analytics™ to monitor and track student success with great results. See how school staff are using Aeries Analytics™ to identify at-risk students and using this data to develop common counseling curriculum around academic/college/career, and social/emotional development for all students.

Charter School Round Table (#475)
A moderated gathering of a community of Aeries specialists that work together to provide mutual support. Discussions include the latest issues, strategies, best practices, lessons learned, etc., as encountered in a charter school setting.

COE Round Table Discussion (#480) - California schools only
A moderated gathering of a community of Aeries specialists that work together to provide mutual support. Discussions include the latest issues, strategies, best practices, lessons learned, etc., as encountered in a County Office of Education setting.

Special Education Round Table (#680-2) - California schools only
Special Education reporting in California has changed dramatically in the last year. Join this moderated round table session to share your experiences, questions, and local practices related to Special Education data management.

Counselor Round Table (#691)
A moderated discussion allowing counselors to share best practices on current secondary topics including Student Scheduling, Academic Planning, and the California College and Career Indicator.

Network Professionals Forum (#900)
Questions, answers, and information sharing for Aeries managers in a discussion format with a moderator.

THIRD PARTY PARTNER PRODUCTS

Google Classroom & Aeries Gradebook for Teachers (#162) **NEW
This session is led by an experienced teacher who has actively uses integration with Google Classroom and Aeries Gradebook. Come to this session to learn some tips and tricks that can assist you in the day-to-day applications between Google Classroom and your gradebooks.

Aeries Communications for Teachers (#196)**NEW
This session will cover the exciting Aeries Communication platform, now powered by ParentSquare, and how teachers can apply digital communication tools to better communicate with your parents or students. Both parents and school personnel can benefit from increased paperless communication. ParentSquare tools can assist you in your classroom to help keep both parents and students up to date.  Key features include sign-ups, volunteer requests, conferences, integrated calendars, event RSVPs and more.

Illuminate Education & Aeries Integration - Round Table (#808)
Combining California’s most popular Student Information System and Data & Assessment System makes for an excellent experience for their shared users. Come learn how Aeries Software and Illuminate Education have collaborated to integrate their platforms together to create a seamless experience. Teachers can push assessment grades directly into the Aeries points-based and standards-based gradebooks. With Single Sign-On (SSO), users get the best of both worlds with no extra work. Aeries SIS and Illuminate DnA, the integrated experience! https://www.illuminateed.com/

Illuminate Education: Accelerated Learning with Illuminate Education (#809)
Illuminate Education has a comprehensive solution that allows districts to really ramp up their multi-tiered system of supports. Every district is somewhere along the progression of building out systems that best support Tier 1 improvements but also identify students with Tier 2 and Tier 3 needs in both the academic and social-emotional behavioral realm. Learn how Illuminate can accelerate your district's supports and thereby compress and elevate student results.

Hayes Software: Your District's Golden Ticket (#850)
Dynamic duos are successful because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts – in this interactive session, you’ll learn how also applies theory with integrated asset management and help desk systems. Create a powerful ecosystem to track, manage, and support your technology with the bonus of time and money savings. And, streamline your processes even more with our API integration that pushes real-time asset information into Aeries SIS! Managing your inventory is so much more than just an asset management system. With the right tools at your fingertips, the best procedures in place, and a ticketing system built in, you can maximize inventory control in a centralized location and take it to the next level. Learn how to leverage SLAs, Knowledge Base, KPIs, and best practices to help your district streamline workflows and increase efficiency. http://www.hayessoft.com/

Aeries Communications - The Transition to ParentSquare (#197)
This session is for you IF you have recently migrated from the older version of Aeries Communications (Signal Kit) to ParentSquare. We will discuss the current integration roadmap and new features. Additionally, we want to hear from you! A significant portion of this session will be dedicated to Feedback and Q&A for our recently migrated clients. We want to gather feedback to prioritize the features/functionality that you need most.

Introducing the NEW AERIES Communications, Powered by ParentSquare (#198)
This session is for you IF you are NOT a current Aeries Communications client (Signal Kit or ParentSquare).

We will cover the exciting new Aeries Communications platform, now powered by ParentSquare. Join us to learn what over 40% of the school districts in California already know… there is no better way to consolidate your school-to-home communication than adopting Aeries Communications. If you are like most school districts, you are using a number of different tools to communicate with your families. Let us show you how the new Aeries Communications, powered by ParentSquare, can offer all of that in a single, easy-to-use application....Fully integrated into your Aeries Student Information System.

The Future of Aeries Communications - Migrating from Signal Kit to ParentSquare (#199)
This session is for you if you are a current Aeries Communications Customer (Signal Kit Version).

In this session, we will discuss the upgrade path to the new version of Aeries Communications, powered by ParentSquare.
Topics will include:
• Migration Timeline (how long with Signal Kit be available)
• Onboarding Plan (Data, Training, etc)
• ParentSquare overview (feature comparison with Signal Kit)
• Aeries Integration (currently available and near term roadmap)