Chalk (Planboard) is a fantastic resource for teachers. Digital planner is amazing, and even links to curriculum expectations.

I was introduced to Chalk a few months ago, and it has really been great using it, the way it's presented makes it easy to understand the data about classes, and lessons in particular.

The ability to do things like place videos and links in lesson plans is wonderful. Also, being able to share lesson plans with teams is so beneficial.

Setting up classes was a bit tricky. Not all features work on IOS devices.

There are many things you can use this platform for, including grading, planning, and attendance. I mainly use it for the gradebook and it is very easy and helpful.

An easy to use app, allows me to plan my classes, the interface is very friendly and entertaining.

It is very confusing to use and difficult to see everything the is needed. I find it difficult to go back when looking at specific grades and specific classes while using the app.

Chalk has been really great for me in a teacher stand point.

Anything that helps me to see what I need to do in an appealing visual way is worthwhile in my book. I like to see things quickly and clearly.

This software is difficult to get started because the initial set-up is time consuming, therefore there is be patient.

I use this platform for my gradebook, after struggling to keep up with paper gradebooks for a semester.

The two aspects about STARS that I like most are that the system can be tailored to an individual institutions needs and the team behind it.

STARS Campus Management System is reliable, efficient, and very user friendly.

I enjoy the ability to customize reports, the dash boards and many useful reports. In addition, I find the team at STARS very helpful and always helping us move forward.

Great product and I would definitely recommend it to people.

They take it like champs and always deliver. STARS is always the first thing I open on my computer in the morning to see what my day will entail.

Sometimes it can be difficult to find a report or function in the system, however this could also be seen as a pro because STARS has so much to offer.

Customer service is poor. Lots of promises to get things done quickly, but we've had to wait months for simple changes and were given attitude about it.

STARS is extremely user friendly. I've been working in STARS for the past 4 years and I appreciate being able to navigate and understand how to get the information I'm looking for.

Great Database,  reporting features, customer support - never any downtime.

Being a web based product it eliminates any costly server infrastructure. STARS is able to handle all our school processes from lead aggregation through career services/placement.

In our recent Title IV audit, all of our previous opportunities for improvement were addressed and the audit concluded in just one minor finding.

The reporting abilities of the system are outstanding and the customization options regarding querying the data are simple yet diverse and abundant. The customer support is amazing.

I have had previous experiencing working in Campus Vue. I find that STARS is a very competitive alternative to Campus Vue without the higher cost attached.

The STARS team is always quick to respond when I have any questions or concerns. STARS is an all around great system with and even better customer service team.

They have outstanding support for any issues that may arise, or help with training.

Customer service is prompt with strong follow up. I would like to see more reporting options available and queries easier to build.

Chalk is a cloud-based software that helps small businesses manage their operations. It is deployed through the web browser, and it is compatible with most operating systems and browsers.

Chalk provides reports that you can use for your own analysis or share with others. Users can also run custom reports by using our advanced report builder tool. The application helps businesses manage invoicing, expense reporting, budgeting, payment tracking and reconciliation, accounting integration and payroll processing processes.

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Faculty/Staff Management

Enrollments/Onboarding

Course Management

Class Summary

Skill Testing

Report Cards

Attendance Tracking

Student Information/Records

Communication Management

Classroom Management

Class Scheduling

Blended Learning

School District

Collaboration Tools

Special Education

Assessment Management

Lesson Planning

Individualized Assessments

Curriculum Management

Grade Calculations

Weighted Assignments

Online Calendar

File Sharing

Alerts/Notifications

For Classroom

Independent/Private

K-12

Support Audio/Images/Video

Tests/Assessments

Reporting/Analytics

Progress Reports

Built-in LMS

Gradebook

Chat

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11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

1000+

Chalk

In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

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STARS is a cloud-based campus management solution that helps schools and colleges manage operational data. It is suitable for the needs of small and midsize institutions. Key features include lead management and reporting, email tracking, attendance scanning and dashboards.


STARS' dashboard provides a real-time view of metrics that display the performance of all departmental functions. The financial indicators provide monthly cash flow information of current and past projects and also displays the results graphically.


STARS attendance scanning feature helps to record front desk and classroom-based attendance details by scanning student barcode ids.


The calendar feature allows users to create appointments and view upcoming meeting schedules on a periodic basis. It also integrates with iCal in order to sync with other calendars like Google and Outlook. The solution is priced on a per month subscription basis.



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Admissions Management

Financial Aid Management

Fee Management

Student Portal

Financial Management

Attendance Management

Calendar Management

Scheduling

Accounting

Self Service Portal

Mobile Access

Online Payments

Applicant Management

Forms Management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Candidate Management

Audit Management

Higher Education

Alumni Management

Customizable Forms

Records Management

Employee Portal

Web browser (OS agnostic)

•	$299 min per month or $6 per active student a month - whichever is higher.
•       No per user/lead charges.  Not active record retention charges.

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