Case Study: Dickson County School District achieves a smooth SIS transition and training-cost savings with Skyward

Dickson County School District - Customer Case Study

Dickson County School District (Enrollment: 8,309) faced a risky student information system conversion after a prior failed attempt; staff were anxious about change and reluctant to adopt a new platform. The district chose Skyward and sought an intuitive Student Management Suite plus personalized training to ensure a smooth implementation.

Skyward delivered its Professional Development Center (PDC) with interactive simulations and role-based courses, helping more than 300 users complete nearly 250 courses, reducing the need for large group trainings and troubleshooting. The PDC increased user comfort and adoption of the Skyward environment and produced measurable savings—about $1,500 in district training costs and $30,053 in avoided Skyward training expenses—while streamlining rollout and ongoing support.

Dickson County School District

Randy Brison

District’s student data manager