Synergy Online Registration (OLR) Roundtable
Wednesday February 17th
10am - 11am [CST]
For current OLR districts and those considering adding it in the future, the OLR Roundtable provides an open forum for school districts to share the knowledge they’ve gained after implementing OLR, ask questions of other OLR districts, and discuss unique aspects of the OLR module. Attendees will be able to provide feedback based on their district's OLR experience, such as first year expectations, best practices in OLR rollout (example: communicating to parents, training staff, etc), things to consider in moving beyond year one, and any tips and tricks that you’ve come across along the way.
Moderators: Cassy Peterson/Kadie Stoltz, Region 1
Registration Closes: Monday February 15th at 4.30pm [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
Synergy Gradebook Troubleshooting
Tuesday February 23rd
10am - 11am [CST]
Want to learn some helpful hints and best practices in troubleshooting Synergy Gradebook and TeacherVUE? Join us as we cover both Elementary schools using the objective based report cards, and Secondary schools using the subject based report cards. You’ll gain valuable information to help your teachers succeed in using Gradebook and updating their report cards.
Presenters: Diana Van Raden/Sam Thompson, Region 1
Registration Closes: Friday February 19th at 4.30pm [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
Synergy Tips & Tricks
Thursday February 25th
10am - 11am [CST]
Join us for our annual Synergy Tips & Tricks class. Every year, the Region 1 staff comes up with new tips and tricks to help you use Synergy more efficiently, along with refresher tidbits thrown in that we introduce to districts in their initial training. Maybe you are new to Synergy, or can’t remember the initial training – that’s OK! We’ll highlight both old and new tips and tricks to improve your Synergy experience. This class is always fast-paced and fun!
Presenters: Diana Van Raden/Adam Joramo, Region 1
Registration Closes: Tuesday February 23rd at 4.30pm [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
Ed-Fi & MARSS in Synergy
Tuesday March 2nd
1pm - 2pm [CST]
If your district is currently onboarding to the Ed-Fi reporting process, or will be next school year, join us in reviewing what you need to do in Synergy in order to make the Ed-Fi reporting process successful. We will run through existing and new screens in Synergy, and provide you with important information about where Ed-Fi required data elements need to be entered. We will also discuss current state reporting data, such as MARSS, and its relation to the Ed-Fi reporting requirements.
Presenters: Becky Vedder/Alyssa Purrier, Region 1
Registration Closes: Friday February 26th at 4.30pm [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
SchoolPay & Synergy
Wednesday March 3rd
1pm - 2pm [CST]
Fees! Fees! Fees! Join us in looking at the enhanced integration between SchoolPay and Synergy using the API process. Parents can now pay fees in ParentVUE with a single sign-on, and fee creation and payment information is passed between SchoolPay and Synergy seamlessly.…..Use SchoolPay to pay Course Fees – Activity Fees – Library Fees – Yearbook Fees – Misc. Fees – Hot Lunch payments.
Presenter: Alex Pollema, SchoolPay
Registration Closes: Monday March 1st at 4.30pm [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) Data Transfer Process
Thursday March 4th
10am - 11am [CST]
Geared for your district nurse or other district health staff members, this session will review the new Synergy feature that allows districts to automate the transfer of confidential immunization records from the MIIC system. This will dramatically increase the efficiency of getting current, accurate vaccination information into Synergy.
Presenter: Alyssa Purrier, Region 1
Registration Closes: Tuesday March 2nd at 4.30pm [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
Synergy/Edupoint Update
Wednesday March 10th
10am - 12pm [CST]
We are fortunate to have Justin Berg, Edupoint’s Chief Product Expert, provide us with an informative potpourri highlighting Synergy’s new features and functionality, tips and tricks, and any other surprises he has up his sleeve. In addition to being a great presenter, Justin offers a valuable deep dive into all things Synergy. Bring your notepad, and join us - you won’t be disappointed.
Presenter: Justin Berg, Edupoint
Registration Closes: Monday March 8th at 4.30pm [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
The day before your registered session, you will receive a separate email with the appropriate Zoom details.
If you have any questions regarding registration or the series, please contact Amanda Kadrmas at amanda@region1.k12.mn.us or (800) 450-2990 x 100.