Frequently asked questions

SDS Squad is a Microsoft Education partner offering expert support for School Data Sync (SDS) and Teams for Education. Founded to help schools navigate complex tech transitions, they provide white-glove services like deployment, term rollovers, and cleanup. With over 22 years of combined experience, SDS Squad delivers responsive, tailored solutions to ensure digital equity and simplify IT for educators.

Our passion for helping others is what drove us to form SDS Squad. Our Technical Specialists are the original team members of School Data Sync with 22 years combined experience in Technology covering multiple platforms and solutions. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional White Glove Experience for our customers.  "We work hard and achieve success for our customers!"

SDS Squad is a consulting and support service specializing in helping educational institutions implement and manage Microsoft School Data Sync (SDS) and related platforms like Microsoft Teams for Education and Google Classroom. One of their standout offerings is FlowSync by Eventful, which enhances automation and integration across school systems.

• Deployment & Setup: SDS Squad helps schools deploy SDS to automate class team creation, user provisioning, and roster syncing from Student Information Systems (SIS).
• End-of-Year Cleanup: They assist with archiving and cleaning up Teams and SDS profiles based on retention policies.
• New School Year Roll-over: Ensures smooth transition and setup for the new academic year.
• Guardian Sync: Syncs parent/guardian data for communication and access.
• Teacher Training: Offers training sessions to help educators adopt Teams for Education effectively.
• Tiered Support Packages: Silver, Gold, and Platinum packages offer varying levels of support, including priority escalation and managed services
  

Please feel free to book an initial consultation to discuss your needs and we can  provide you pricing.

The following is a selection, though not exhaustive:

• PowerSchool SIS
• Skyward
• Infinite Campus
• Gradelink
• Aeries SIS
• Synergy SIS
• Edupoint SIS
• Facts SIS
• Synergy SIS
• Blackbaud K–12
• Veracross
• Rediker AdminPlus

FlowSync is a powerful tool offered through SDS Squad that automates data synchronization between your SIS and platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education. Here's what it does:

• Automated User & Group Management: Automatically creates and updates users, groups, and collaboration rooms.
• Real-Time Data Sync: Ensures consistent and accurate data across Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
• Compliance & Security: Adheres to standards like IMS Global OneRoster®, GDPR, and Microsoft SDS protocols.
• Simplified Administration: Reduces manual data entry and provides visibility into integration configurations.