Tyler Tech's New Student Portal Gives Stakeholders Access to SIS
Tyler
Technologies has launched a new
parent-student portal, Student 360, that will provide
more access for parents,
students and school staff to its student information system (SIS).
The
new touch-enabled app works with tablets and
smartphones so that student data can be available from virtually any
device
with a Web browser. That includes attendance, gradebooks, scheduling,
enrollment, transcripts, GPA and discipline matters.
Current
Tyler SIS clients will receive the new
platform without additional license fees and with enhanced mobile
security measures.
Among
the districts that have already signed on
is the Ozark
School District in Ozark, MO.
"More
than 95 percent of Ozark families are able
to access the Student 360 app at their fingertips," said Lisa Neiman,
student
data coordinator for the district. "Parents and students monitor
real-time
academics, contact teachers, make online lunch payments and complete
yearly
registration paperwork, all at one secure location. Student 360
provides yet
another tool for communication and student success."
"Tyler
employees created Student 360 from concept
to launch, showcasing the company's application development skills and
commitment to building a creative software solution for the public
sector,"
said David Grossman, vice president of product development for Tyler
SIS. "With
the Student 360 app, schools can deliver a comprehensive SIS solution
that allows
many more options for accessing student data while improving overall
communication between parents, staff and students."
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