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Migration Resources For Skyward Users in Illinois

This resource is specific to the state of Illinois

Resources on this page:

The 2027 Illinois Migration Goal is set. Over 50% of districts are signed up to migrate or are already on Qmlativ.

Skyward will be migrating all Illinois customers to Qmlativ by the following dates:

For districts with both SIS & ERP:
Summer 2027
For districts with ERP only:
December 31, 2027

Important Dates:

In order to secure a go-live date, you’ll need to submit a signed purchase order and signed proposal to your account manager. No proposal yet? Reach out to your account manager to get the process started.

*We limit capacity to ensure the greatest level of support. The go-live capacity could fill before the cutoff dates.
Go-live date Cutoff date for proposals
October 2025 (ERP) April 15, 2025
November 2025 (ERP) April 30, 2025
Fall 2025 (ERP) April 30, 2025
Summer 2026 (SIS) End of October 2025

Having Qmlativ conversations at your district? Ready to start the transition?

Explore these resources. Once you’ve reviewed the information below, reach out to your account rep to get on the calendar or get answers to any additional questions.

Step 1

Visit the Qmlativ Migration Center

  1. Go to the Qmlativ Migration Center and log in using your SMS credentials.
  2. Click Migration Readiness, then click Step 4, "Explore the Qmlativ Product." Get an understanding of how the Qmlativ product will function your district.
  3. Once you’ve finished step 4, jump to step 8, “What is the overall timeline for the migration?” Find out what to expect, from submitting a PO to going live in Qmlativ.

Once you have a better understanding of the product and timeline, take a closer look at Qmlativ on the microsite below.

Step 2

Learn more about Qmlativ

  1. Go to the Qmlativ Resource microsite and log in with the credentials provided by your account manager. Don’t have them? Reach out to your account manager using the contact information below.
  2. Watch live demonstrations on your own time. Write down any questions you’d like answered by your account manager.
  3. Check out the key differentiators and what they’ll look like in Qmlativ.
Step 3

Read these FAQs

10 years. If you want information dating back further than 10 years, please reach out to your account manager to discuss what that entails.

  • Student Suite: Migrate only in the summer months of June, July, and August
  • Business Suite: Migrate any month except December, January, or July
  • Combined Database: Migrate only in summer months of June, July, and August. Not sure if you’re combined? Ask your account manager!

  • Custom forms, custom reports, and security will need to be rebuilt in Qmlativ.
  • Once you receive your training database you will have 6-8 months to rebuild. Don’t panic, it's PLENTY of time!

  • There is a one-time cost to migrate your data to Qmlativ. We’ve priced it at a cost-effective rate for your district. You won't pay anything until you go live!
  • Your yearly bill should remain just about the same. In some cases, it may go down or up slightly.
 

I've completed all tasks. Now what?

Reach out to your account manager to talk next steps!

Brad Lucksted
Book a meeting with me
(920) 489-4490
bradlu@skyward.com
Nathan Glinski
Book a meeting with me
(715) 972-6507
nathang@skyward.com
Erin Barnes
Book a meeting with me
(715) 972-6383
erinb@skyward.com
Not sure who your account manager is? Please reach out to content@skyward.com
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