EdSmart

EdSmart is a digital workflows and administrative automation platform designed to assist schools in enhancing operational efficiency. According to the vendor, it aims to streamline school operations, simplify administrative processes, and digitize forms, potentially reducing costs, paperwork, and improving productivity and communication. EdSmart caters to the needs of educational administrators, teachers and school staff, parent-teacher associations (PTAs), and education consultants in single schools and school jurisdictions.

Key Features

Reduced Staff Workload: According to the vendor, EdSmart automates administrative tasks such as consent forms, communication, and record-keeping, potentially alleviating the workload for teachers and school staff. It offers automated forms and workflows for various tasks, including student enrollment, parent-teacher conferences, and permission slips.

Risk and Compliance Control: The vendor claims that EdSmart helps schools monitor adherence to protocols and evaluate risks associated with excursions and activities. It facilitates the management of detailed risk assessments, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Excellent Parent Engagement: EdSmart enables personalized communication with parents based on specific criteria, such as a child's grade level or class. The platform is accessible on mobile devices, providing parents with convenient access to information and updates related to their child's education.

Digital Transformation Partner: According to the vendor, EdSmart provides comprehensive support for schools' digital transformation journey. It assists with assessment, planning, implementation, training, integration, and evaluation. The platform offers personalized access to a team of engineers and customer support specialists.

School Forms and Workflows: EdSmart aims to streamline administrative processes by automating various tasks. It allows schools to create and manage different types of forms, ranging from professional development requests to incident reports.

Analytics and Reporting: According to the vendor, EdSmart provides schools with data and insights to support informed decision-making and strategic planning. The platform offers metrics and data collection capabilities for improved administration.

Broadcasts and Communication: EdSmart enables schools to send one-way broadcasts via email, SMS, and app to parents, students, and staff. These broadcasts can be utilized for various purposes, such as sharing newsletters, notifying about school closures, or communicating changes in venue.