When it comes to managing after school programs, both Attendly and Aeries SIS offer valuable tools. However, while Aeries SIS serves as an essential student information system, Attendly After school extends those capabilities by offering specialized features tailored specifically for managing ELOP programs. In this comparison, we’ll explore the key differences between using Aeries SIS alone versus integrating it with Attendly, helping you make an informed decision on how to best manage your district’s programs.
Quick Overview
Features
Aeries SIS Alone
Aeries SIS + Attendly
In-Depth Comparison: Attendly vs. Aeries SIS for After School Program Management
Dive deeper into how Attendly enhances the functionality of Aeries SIS. This detailed comparison explores specific features and capabilities, highlighting the improvements that Attendly brings to the table, making your after school program management more efficient, accurate, and user-friendly.
Program Registration and Enrollment
Aeries SIS Alone
Manual processes for registration, often leading to errors and inefficiencies. Parents face cumbersome processes with limited options for handling ELOP-specific needs like lotteries or waitlists.
Aeries SIS + Attendly
Attendly automates registration, including lottery systems and waitlist management, ensuring a smooth and error-free enrollment process. Parents benefit from a user-friendly interface tailored to their needs.
Attendance Tracking
and Reporting
Aeries SIS Alone
Basic attendance tracking with minimal reporting capabilities. Reports are often manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors.
Aeries SIS + Attendly
Attendly's advanced attendance tracking includes real-time data updates, automated reporting, and seamless integration with Aeries SIS. This ensures accuracy and compliance with ELOP requirements.
Parent Communication and Engagement
Aeries SIS Alone
Limited tools for communicating with parents, often resulting in delays and missed updates. Notifications are not always timely or relevant.
Aeries SIS + Attendly
Attendly enhances parent communication with real-time notifications, updates, and messaging capabilities. Parents receive timely information about their child’s participation, fostering trust and engagement.
Data Synchronization and Management
Aeries SIS Alone
Requires manual data entry and updates, leading to potential inaccuracies and increased administrative workload. Data is often siloed, making comprehensive management difficult.
Aeries SIS + Attendly
Attendly automates data synchronization with Aeries SIS, ensuring that all student information is accurate and up-to-date across both platforms. This reduces errors and frees up administrative resources.
Compliance and
Reporting
Aeries SIS Alone
Compliance reporting is a manual process, making it difficult to ensure accuracy and timeliness, especially for ELOP requirements.
Aeries SIS + Attendly
Attendly automates compliance reporting, focusing specifically on ELOP funding requirements. The platform pulls the necessary data from Aeries SIS, generating accurate, timely reports, significantly reducing the risk of errors and penalties.
When it comes to after school program management, Aeries SIS offers a solid base for student information, but pairing it with Attendly unlocks a comprehensive, powerful, and user-friendly solution.
Here’s why this combination is the best choice for your district: