PACA 4

PowerSchool Advanced Customization Academy

February 19-22, 2024 

Half Days: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Offerred on-site and via Zoom

Four HALF days of advanced PowerSchool customization with Adrian Carlson!

Topics: Automating Tasks with PowerSchool External API  

Objective: Develop scripts using the PowerSchool External API to replace repetitive mundane tasks, extract data at specific intervals, and send regular email reports to users. 


For those who've attended past PACA sessions, get ready for a more hands-on experience in session 4. Unlike previous sessions, there will be fewer presentations and more collaborative work as a group to build solutions. I'll kick off with a basic project, and if time permits, we can delve into a couple more projects suggested by participants.


What others are saying about past PACA's

"I strongly encourage anyone looking to take their PowerSchool customization skills to the next level to sign up for PACA! Adrian is a patient and thorough teacher, and it's extremely helpful to refer back to the recordings later on so you can practice. The price is also great value. You won't regret it!"

Romy Backus

SIS Specialist

American School of Dubai

"I attended the PACA training event virtually. It was a wonderful training experience. It was great to have a live instructor and classmates to be able to interact with and ask questions of. The content was great, and the pacing was perfect for a hybrid model with attendees of mixed experience. Adrian is an internationally recognized trainer that was very knowledgeable on the subject matter."

Eric Miletich

IT Director

Kalispell Public Schools

This academy is designed for PowerSchool Users who want to learn advanced techniques for customizing PowerSchool to suit their districts’ needs. You will be guided through hands-on exercises and provided with the tools and knowledge needed to take your PowerSchool customization skills to new heights. PACA will offer a small, focused, intense training experience.  Each day, Adrian Carlson will start with several lessons on advanced customization techniques followed by hands-on learning. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and take your career to the next level! Space is limited, only 15 spots available, so register soon!

Note, this is not for beginners! It is intended for users who know how to access Custom Page Management and install plugins, plus have had some exposure to PSHTML, insertion points, custom fields, custom pages, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and SQL. See 'Expected Knowlege' page for more information.

Adrian has worked as a PowerSchool administrator, trainer, speaker, and customizer since 2015. He currently is the PowerSchool Admin for over thirty schools across 23,844 sq mi in Nebraska. He has worked for Computer Logic Group doing PowerSchool customizations and has presented at PSUG events in the United States, European and the Middle East/Africa.

Location: ESU 10 Kearney, Nebraska, but also offered via Zoom

Cost: $200 includes for all four half days

Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST

Questions: Contact Wayne Wiens at wwiens@esu10.org



Educational Service Unit # 10

76 Plaza Blvd, Kearney NE 68848