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Description

Alma is a connected education platform serving independent schools, charter schools, school networks, districts of every size, state-level education organizations, departments of education, and other PreK-12 organizations. For schools and districts, Alma combines a future-ready student information system with tools for teaching and learning, enrollment, communications, payments, analytics, AI, data management, interoperability, integrations, and state reporting. Educators and administrators can manage student records, attendance, schedules, grades, assignments, transcripts, report cards, admissions, registration, family engagement, fees, and compliance through intuitive, configurable workflows. Alma supports traditional, standards-based, and progressive grading. District and multi-school capabilities provide centralized visibility, consistent data practices, configurable roles and permissions, and school-level flexibility. Reporting and analytics help organizations strengthen data quality and turn timely information into action. Alma connects with existing education technology through its App Center, Public API, OneRoster, Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, and Microsoft Teams Grade Sync. Alma’s broader platform brings state-level expertise in education data collection, validation, interoperability, reporting, analytics, and information management, supporting a more connected continuum from student to state. Across 44 states and 61 countries, Alma supports education organizations whose data impacts more than six million students.

Description

The Focus integrated Student Information System (SIS) combines scheduling, attendance tracking, grade management, state reporting, and access for students and parents into a single platform, thereby enhancing operational efficiency by removing the need for multiple systems. Prioritizing data quality, Focus emphasizes that it must be maintained consistently throughout the entire academic year, rather than just during specific intervals. This commitment ensures that both school and district performance metrics remain aligned and simplifies the process of state reporting, as the foundation of data-driven decision-making is rooted in precise information. With tools designed for ongoing data verification and promoting accountability at the school level, Focus fosters a culture where high-quality data is not only expected but pursued every day. By doing so, Focus not only supports educational institutions in achieving their goals but also helps them adapt to the ever-changing landscape of educational requirements.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amplify Yes 
Apptegy Yes 
Backboard Yes 
Canvas Yes 
Clever Yes 
Destiny Software Yes 
Finalsite Yes 
Frontline Education Yes 
Google Classroom Yes 
LunchTime School Lunch Software Yes 
McGraw-Hill Connect Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
ParentSquare Yes 
Raptor Visitor Management Yes 
Remind Yes 
Routefinder Pro Yes 
SchoolMessenger Yes 
Xello Yes 
eduCLIMBER Yes 
i-Ready Yes 

Integrations

Amplify No 
Apptegy No 
Backboard No 
Canvas No 
Clever No 
Destiny Software No 
Finalsite No 
Frontline Education No 
Google Classroom No 
LunchTime School Lunch Software No 
McGraw-Hill Connect No 
Microsoft Teams No 
ParentSquare No 
Raptor Visitor Management No 
Remind No 
Routefinder Pro No 
SchoolMessenger No 
Xello No 
eduCLIMBER No 
i-Ready No 

Pricing Details

Pricing is provided by custom quote and varies based on the organization’s size, structure, selected capabilities, and implementation requirements. Contact Alma to discuss your needs and receive a tailored proposal.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$3000.00/one-time
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Alma Technologies, Inc.

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

www.getalma.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Focus School Software

Founded

2006

Country

United States

Website

focusschoolsoftware.com

Product Features

Admissions and Enrollment

Application Management Yes 
Assessment Management Yes 
Candidate Management Yes 
Colleges / Universities No 
Evaluation Management Yes 
Fee Management Yes 
Financial Aid Management Yes 
Forms Management Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Recruiting Management Yes 
Scoring Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 

Classroom Management

Attendance Management Yes 
Block Websites/Applications Yes 
Built in LMS Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
For Classroom Yes 
For Labs Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Remote Access/Control Yes 
Report Cards Yes 
Support Audio/Images/Video Yes 
Tests/Assessments Yes 
Transcripts Yes 
View Student Monitors No 

Gradebook

Attendance Tracking Yes 
Class Summary Yes 
Curve Scores Yes 
Grade Calculations Yes 
Individualized Assessments Yes 
Lesson Planning Yes 
Parent Portal Yes 
Progress Reports Yes 
Report Cards Yes 
Teacher Dashboard Yes 
Weighted Assignments Yes 

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Yes 
Asynchronous Learning Yes 
Blended Learning Yes 
Built-In Course Authoring No 
Corporate / Business No 
Customizable Yes 
Gamification No 
Learner Portal Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Open Source No 
SCORM Compliance Yes 
Synchronous Learning Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
eCommerce No 
eLearning Companies Yes 

School Management

Bookstore Management No 
Cafeteria Management No 
Curriculum Management Yes 
Facility Management Yes 
Financial Management Yes 
Higher Education No 
Housing Management No 
Independent / Private Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Library Management No 
Online Calendar Yes 
Online Payments Yes 
Parent / Student Portal Yes 
Preschool No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
School District Yes 
Special Education Yes 
Vocational / Trade Schools No 

Student Information System

Attendance Tracking Yes 
Class Registration Yes 
Class Schedule Yes 
Classroom Management Yes 
Electronic Assignments & Tests Yes 
Financial Aid Management No 
Gradebook Yes 
Higher Education Yes 
Online Payments Yes 
Parent Portal Yes 
Progress Reports Yes 

Product Features

School Management

Bookstore Management Yes 
Cafeteria Management No 
Curriculum Management Yes 
Facility Management No 
Financial Management Yes 
Higher Education Yes 
Housing Management No 
Independent / Private Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Library Management Yes 
Online Calendar Yes 
Online Payments Yes 
Parent / Student Portal Yes 
Preschool No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
School District No 
Special Education Yes 
Vocational / Trade Schools No 

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