STEVENS POINT, Wis. (March 7, 2023) – Skyward, a school administration software provider committed to helping K-12 leaders spend less time on tasks and more time with students, recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their annual international conference, iCon. Edtech and K-12 leaders gathered March 1-3, 2023, in St. Pete Beach, Florida for three days of attending informative sessions, networking, and celebrating of Skyward superusers.
For the last 20 years, Skyward iCon has provided attendees with additional tools, tips, and tricks needed to achieve district-wide success. This year, new and long-time users of Skyward learned how they can positively impact student performance and improve daily business operations with over 80 sessions presented by Skyward employees, users, and partners.
Based on their unique district needs, attendees representing various K-12 roles could customize their experience with their choice of sessions. These included new and updated product highlights, IT and security best practices, user experience feedback, Skyward demonstrations, and more. Additionally, attendees could network with other edtech advocates and Skyward staff at various social activities.
“With so many changes in the K-12 education landscape in recent years, gathering with peers and staying up to date on current technology trends is extremely important for continuing district and student success,” said Ray Ackerlund, president of Skyward. “Hitting this 20-year milestone with our conference, iCon, is a reflection on how far we’ve come as a company. We look forward to many more years of building relationships and connecting with our customers in person.”
For the eighth year, Skyward recognized the recipients of its Leader in Excellence Award at iCon. The honor distinguishes K-12 individuals and districts using Skyward to forge new successes in education and inspire leaders worldwide.
Individual recipients included:
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