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At a Glance
ED Plan
ED Plan
Star Rating
(19)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Star Rating
(174)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Skyward Student Management Suite excels in its Attendance tracking feature, scoring an impressive 8.8, while ED Plan trails slightly behind with a score of 8.4. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface makes it easy for educators to monitor student attendance effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that Skyward's Quality of Support is rated at 7.5, which is notably higher than ED Plan's 6.9. Users on G2 appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Skyward's support team, which enhances their overall experience.
  • G2 users highlight that Skyward's Mobility feature is rated at 8.3, providing a seamless experience for users on mobile devices. In contrast, ED Plan's mobility score is slightly higher at 8.6, indicating that it may offer a more robust mobile experience, according to some reviewers.
  • Users say that the IEP Creation feature in ED Plan is particularly strong, scoring 8.1, compared to Skyward's 7.1. Reviewers mention that ED Plan's IEP tools are user-friendly and comprehensive, making it easier for educators to create and manage individualized education plans.
  • Reviewers mention that Skyward's Custom Workflows feature is rated at 8.0, which allows for tailored processes that fit specific school needs. ED Plan, however, has a slightly lower score of 7.6, indicating that while it offers customization, it may not be as flexible as Skyward's offerings.
  • Users report that both platforms have strong Reporting Capabilities, with Skyward scoring 8.3 and ED Plan at 8.2. However, reviewers say that Skyward's reporting tools are more intuitive and easier to navigate, which can save educators valuable time when generating reports.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ED Plan
No pricing available
Skyward Student Management Suite
No pricing available
Free Trial
ED Plan
No trial information available
Skyward Student Management Suite
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
15
8.3
153
Ease of Use
7.0
17
7.3
155
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.0
31
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
33
Quality of Support
6.9
15
7.5
133
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
30
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
16
7.2
154
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
10
Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
5
K-12 Student Information SystemsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.4
245
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.4
24
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.5
20
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Progress monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
138
7.8
142
Special Education Feature Questions
7.9
16
8.2
24
8.1
17
7.1
15
7.0
16
7.9
13
7.8
15
8.0
15
6.8
12
7.8
13
5.3
10
7.1
7
7.8
13
7.8
16
7.6
13
8.0
11
8.2
14
8.3
18
7.9
12
7.7
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ED Plan
ED Plan
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
ED Plan and Skyward Student Management Suite are categorized as Special Education
Unique Categories
ED Plan
ED Plan has no unique categories
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite is categorized as Curriculum Management, K-12 Student Information Systems, and Academic Advising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ED Plan
ED Plan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.1%
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
54.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.1%
Reviewers' Industry
ED Plan
ED Plan
Education Management
47.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
26.3%
Higher Education
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.3%
Individual & Family Services
5.3%
Other
5.3%
Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Education Management
66.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
20.2%
Higher Education
6.4%
Information Technology and Services
1.2%
Writing and Editing
0.6%
Other
5.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
ED Plan
ED Plan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
GE
Verified User in Education Management

The speed and the standards and special education domains are available and are easy to access.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
GE
Verified User in Education Management

I dislike that Ed Plan is being constantly updated. One day I will log in to work on a SPED file and the next day there will be multiple options that were not available the day before. I also dislike that the drafts expire. I wish that the the drafts could...

Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lucinda F.
LF
Lucinda F.
Verified User in Education Management

Everything! Ease of state reports. I can customize security to fit each user. I am able to create my own student reports to pull exactly what I need. Customer support is usually quick to get back with you.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

I wish that I could "hold" grades when entering only a few in a class (when some students are still not finished with project). Sometimes I would like to change a grade (especially on a rubric) before it becomes live. I wish that there was a video or...

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Discussions
ED Plan
ED Plan Discussions
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Skyward Student Management Suite
Skyward Student Management Suite Discussions
What is Skyward Student Management Suite used for?
1 comment
Sarah C.
SC
We use it for almost everything: daily attendance, grade book, scheduling, school forms, discipline tracking, messaging, student and family information,...Read more
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