Integration Guide: SchoolDay (GG4L)

Summary

SchoolDay (Global Grid for Learning) is a FERPA-compliant platform for roster provisioning and single sign-on similar to ClassLink and Clever. SchoolDay is completely free for districts to use—no subscription required.

What this Integration Does

• Through SchoolDay’s School Passport, districts can securely manage basic staff and student information.
• Districts can either connect their Student Information System (SIS) directly to SchoolDay usually via API or manually upload data via CSV files.
• SchoolDay then syncs this data to Abre via API.

Limitations

• SchoolDay only shares basic data: students, staff, schools, and classes. 
• Additional data (e.g., demographics, attendance, behavior, grades) must be exported from your SIS and uploaded to Abre separately.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the integration, ensure the following:

• Abre Data Monitoring Center Administrator or System Administrator permissions in Abre.
• SIS Administrator-level permissions in your Student Information System.

Step-by-Step Integration

Step 1: Notify Abre Support

• Contact Abre Support: Email support@abre.com to inform them that you will be using SchoolDay for data integration.

Step 2: Complete the SchoolDay Onboarding Form

• Submit the SchoolDay Onboarding Form:
  • Complete the onboarding form as accurately as possible.
  • If unsure about any fields, answer to the best of your ability or leave them blank if allowed.
• SchoolDay will review your submission and contact you with instructions on connecting your SIS to their platform.
• Follow SchoolDay Setup Instructions:
  • Adhere to SchoolDay's guidelines for setting up the integration.
  • Reach out to SchoolDay support if you have any questions.
• Complete the Setup Process:
  • Finalize the integration as directed by SchoolDay.

Step 3: Data Sharing and Integration

• SchoolDay Notifies Abre:
  • Once data sharing is set up, SchoolDay will notify Abre.
• Data Review and Integration:
  • Abre Support will review the shared data and begin the integration process.
  • Abre Support will notify you once your data from SchoolDay has been successfully integrated and synced.

Step 4: Share Additional Data with Abre

Since SchoolDay does not share demographic or other supplemental data, you will need to manually provide these files from your SIS.

Example: Exporting Demographic Data

• Match the Abre Demographic template here.
• Export the file nightly via SFTP to Abre.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will demographic data from SchoolDay sync with Abre?
No, demographic data is not included in the SchoolDay-Abre integration. You must send a separate demographic file from your SIS.

2. What data is shared through SchoolDay?

• Students
• Staff Members
• Classes
• Schools

3. How soon will SchoolDay contact me after onboarding?
Typically, SchoolDay will reach out within 1-2 business days.

4. What should I do if I don’t receive a response from SchoolDay?

• If you do not hear back within 3 business days, contact support@abre.com.
• Abre will follow up with SchoolDay on your behalf.

5. How should I troubleshoot data-sharing issues with SchoolDay?

• Step 1: Verify data accuracy in your Student Information System.
• Step 2: Check SchoolDay’s portal to ensure the data matches what is in your SIS. If discrepancies are found, contact SchoolDay support.
• Step 3: If both SIS and SchoolDay data are accurate but Abre is not, please contact support@abre.com.

6. How should I share additional data?

Please refer to our Automated SIS Integration.

For further assistance, contact Abre Support at support@abre.com.