anyone using PowerSchool or StarBase for your student information system? I'd love to hear your thoughts on either one!

16 years ago

we use PowerSchool

16 years ago

this is my seconds school district where PS is the SIS - what would you like to know?

tjshay says

16 years ago

We use PowerSchool. I don't lik eit. Not very user-friendly. Each report is sort of a pain.

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16 years ago

jjohnson: just general perception...ease of use. support? ease of customization? reports?

16 years ago

we use PowerSchool

16 years ago

wsigele: Are you happy with it? Does it do what you need?

16 years ago

elemtech: I think it depends on what level of user you are

16 years ago

Teacher, Secretary, Tech, Admin

tjshay says

16 years ago

Also, the secretary says that calling for tech support for PowerSchool can be HOURS on hold.

16 years ago

yes but now they also have a chat type of log system to post issues so you don't have to stay on hold.

16 years ago

AND one of our PLN members works for Pearson, you should ask her, erj

16 years ago

PS is very good. It's improved over the 7 years I've been using it.

Tech_TeresaM says

16 years ago

PS is good, we've not had much problems with it. Tho this is my 1st year using it, districts 3rd

16 years ago

the teacher gradebook - PowerTeacher - is particularly good (much improved over PowerGrade)

16 years ago

Thanks! These are very helpful comments!

CereseG

16 years ago

Pam.. We moved to PS in August. Move from SASI. While owned by the same company, the service @PS is very poor.

CereseG

16 years ago

PS wasn't ready for the migration from SASI to PS. They have a lot of revamping to do in the support area