Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Session 1 Options (1.30pm to 4.00pm)
Ed-Fi Work Session: If I Certify, What Does It Look Like?
You keep hearing about certifying your Ed-Fi data, but what does that actually look like? Kari Johnson from MDE is going to talk about what it would look like if you were certified. When you certify, your funding comes from Ed-Fi data, so what changes happen to what you are used to, and what stays the same?
After Kari shows what certification looks like, we will have unstructured work time. Kari and Region 1 Synergy Reporting Staff will be available to answer Ed-Fi questions to help you get ready to kiss dual reporting goodbye!
Presenters: Alyssa Purrier/Becky Hansen/Diana Van Raden/Nicole Sutton, Region 1/Kari Johnson, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State Reporting Advanced Track
New User Training
This session provides an overview of typical tasks that school staff may perform throughout a regular school day. It is especially helpful for new users of Synergy or those looking for a refresher on its basic features. By the end of this session, you will be familiar with key functions such as navigating within Synergy, enrolling students, recording daily and period attendance, and managing student schedules.
Presenters:
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Session 1 Options (9.00am to 10.15am)
Course History/GPA/Transcripts
Join us for a refresher on how GPA, transcripts, and course history work together. Since student grading and course history records often change, this session will guide you through the key tasks and processes used to update and maintain them to ensure everything runs smoothly—no complex jargon, just a clear and practical walkthrough. By the end of the session, you'll have a stronger understanding of how to review common settings and keep student records accurate.
Presenters: Cassy Peterson/Kadie Stoltz, Region 1/Carly Lykes, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) ??
Synergy MCCC Setup: Structured Work Session
We are going to go step by step through the MCCC setup in Synergy to report your data via Ed-Fi. The goal is to leave this extended session with all/most of the setup in place that is needed to report your data via Ed-Fi for MCCC for 2025-26. As we go through each step, we want you to follow along and do your setup with us. Bring your laptop and let us help you check this process off your list!
* This Session is 9.00am to 11.30am
State Reporting Beginner & Advanced Tracks
Presenters: Alyssa Purrier/Becky Hansen/Diana Van Raden/Nicole Sutton, Region 1/Kari Johnson, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
Session 2 Options (10.30am to 11.30am)
Mobile Apps/Hall Pass
Discover how to elevate the ParentVUE and StudentVUE experience—both on the web and in the app—by exploring the latest updates and newly released features. This session offers valuable insights into configuration options while providing a comprehensive view from both the administrator and end-user perspectives. Learn how to optimize the platform to better support communication, engagement, and ease of use for your school.
Presenters: Karen Millette, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)/ Becky Vedder, Region 1 ??
Session 3 Options (12.15pm to 1.15pm)
New Features/Tips and Tricks
Everyone will get a chance to check out the new features in version 2026, plus some helpful tips and tricks.
Presenters: Region 1 Staff
Session 4 Options (1.30pm to 2.30pm)
If I Certify, What Does It Look Like?
You keep hearing about certifying your Ed-Fi data, but what does that actually look like? Kari Johnson from MDE is going to talk about what it would look like if you were certified. When you certify, your funding is coming from Ed-Fi data, so what changes happen to what you are used to, and what stays the same?
Presenters: Becky Hansen, Region 1/Kari Johnson, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State Reporting Advanced Track
Introduction to Ed-Fi in Synergy
Are you new to Ed-Fi in Synergy? Has it been awhile since you last thought about it and are needing a refresher? We will go through the Synergy screens you need to use, the data pieces that should be entered, and how that data gets to MDE.
Presenters: Alyssa Purrier/Diana Van Raden/Nicole Sutton, Region 1
State Reporting Beginner Track
Security
This session will explore the logic Synergy uses to apply view, report, and field-level security for users. We’ll also cover key aspects of security management, including adding users and implementing security best practices. Designed for experienced Synergy users, this session is ideal for those who are comfortable navigating the PAD Tree, running reports, and managing users and user groups
Presenters: Alyssa Purrier/Diana Van Raden/Nicole Sutton, Region 1 ??
Session 5 Options (2.40pm to 3.40pm)
Query
Join us for a beginner-friendly session that breaks down the basics of using Query in Synergy. We’ll walk through selecting data on screen, opening it in Synergy Query, adding simple conditions, and creating outputs. You’ll leave with practical tips, tools, and resources to help your district get the most out of Synergy data.
Presenters: Alyssa Purrier/Diana Van Raden/Nicole Sutton, Region 1 ??
Early Education: I Need to Do What?
Work on your Early Education reporting early! Get started this year on the right track and get your data submission ready well before you head out the door for summer. Review the screens and data pieces used for Early Education and how to get your data to MDE.
Presenters: Becky Hansen/Nicole Sutton, Region 1
State Reporting Beginner Track
Work Time/Open Forum
If you don't do any of the Early Education data entry for your district and Query doesn’t sound cool, come hang out with us! This is your time to pick our brains, or ask your fellow classmates. Bring your homework, because copying from your friends is encouraged!
Presenters: Alyssa Purrier/Diana Van Raden, Region 1/Kari Johnson, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State Reporting Beginner Track
If you have any questions regarding registration or the conference, please contact Amanda Kadrmas at amanda@region1.k12.mn.us or (800) 450-2990 x 100.