In the era of digital transformation, schools are constantly challenged to adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape. The TADS Suite by Community Brands offers a comprehensive solution to address the evolving needs of private K-12 schools.
By leveraging a range of powerful tools from admissions to financial aid, the TADS Suite enables schools to streamline their operations, foster strong relationships with families, and make well-informed decisions and strategies. In this blog post, discover the key components of the TADS Suite and why it is the perfect package for schools seeking efficiency and effectiveness in both their day-to-day management and long-term initiatives.
What is a Software Suite?
A school software suite is a set of software applications designed to support various administrative and academic functions. It typically consists of multiple modules that address different aspects of school management, such as admissions, enrollment, tuition and billing, communications, student information, and more.
A school software suite aims to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve efficiency in managing various processes within a K-12 school. Keep in mind that different software providers may offer variations in features and functionality, so it’s important to evaluate the specific needs of your school before choosing a suite.
How Can a Software Suite Benefit K-12 Private Schools?
By connecting school functions, schools benefit from greater efficiency, better communication, and access to connected data. Here’s a closer look at each of these benefits:
Boost Efficiency: By integrating admissions, enrollment, tuition management, financial aid, and student information management into a single suite, schools benefit from improved operational efficiency. The suite reduces duplication of effort, minimizes manual data entry, and automates workflows. This allows staff to focus more on student support, academic initiatives, and building strong relationships with families.
Enhance Communication and Collaboration: A suite includes communication features that facilitate seamless collaboration between administrators, teachers, families, and students. It enables efficient communication regarding admissions, enrollment updates, tuition matters, and student progress, fostering a strong school-home partnership.
Make Informed Decisions: A suite provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities, enabling schools to generate customized reports on admissions, enrollment, tuition, and financial aid. These insights help administrators identify trends, monitor key performance indicators, and make data-driven decisions to optimize resource allocation, budgeting, and strategic planning.
All About the TADS Suite
The TADS Suite is designed to provide a flexible solution that helps schools stabilize their finances, enhance the family experience, and achieve more with fewer resources. Let’s take a closer look at the key features of each capability:
Admissions:
- Centralized online application portal with tracking.
- Staff can review and accept or deny applicants.
- A friendly support team can help collect important family information.
Enrollment:
- Family information moves seamlessly from admission to enrollment.
- Easily create and send custom contracts.
- Manage enrollment fees and discounts.
Financial Aid:
- Trusted financial aid formulas that allow customization.
- Quick tax form verification with an average turnaround time of 24-48 hours.
- Friendly support is available in English and Spanish.
Tuition Management:
- Apply financial aid directly to tuition bills.
- Set up flexible tuition payment plans.
- Back-end reporting and general ledger support.
Student Information Management:
- Take attendance, track assignments, and complete grading.
- Send families emails, texts, or voicemails.
- Family and student portals to view communications, track grades, and more!
Plus, with every TADS Suite capability, you can expect the following:
Data Integrity: Keeping data safe and secure is paramount to the success of private schools. Automatic data syncing throughout the TADS Suite assists schools by reducing the opportunity for duplicate data entry and human error between records.
Customizable Permissions: User roles within the TADS Suite are customizable to ensure each school can provide proper levels of access to individual users. This comprehensive feature set allows schools to meet the unique needs of administrators, staff, families, and students.
Friendly Support: TADS provides knowledgeable, compassionate support that embodies your school’s values.
Prefer to see it in action? Watch our on-demand demo to learn how the TADS Suite works:
Talk With a TADS Expert
Further your school’s mission and goals with the help of the TADS Suite. To learn more about how TADS can transform your school management processes, reach out to our knowledgeable team to discuss your questions and if it’s the right fit for your private school. Embrace the digital era with confidence and equip your school for a successful future.