I have full visibility into the board's finances. I can quickly find any information I need and arrange it on screen however I need to see it.
SPARKROCK FOR EDUCATION
Education Software for Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Goals
Modern schools need a platform that works the way they do. The Sparkrock Ed suite of software brings finance, HR, payroll, student information, and school-generated funds into one connected ecosystem designed specifically for K-12 and higher education.
By uniting data and automating workflows, we give your team real-time visibility, simplify compliance, and free up time for what matters most: supporting student success.
A Comprehensive Software Ecosystem for Education
Designed for the Way Education Manages Money and People
At its core, Sparkrock is about making complex processes manageable. That means robust tools for managing budgets across multiple funding sources, tracking grants with reporting-ready precision, handling unionized payroll with ease, and accessing real-time insights without manual data wrangling.
You can also streamline event coordination, digital forms, and parent payments—all connected directly to your financial system. No more reconciliation headaches, missed approvals, or back-and-forth emails.
The Education ERP That Schools Trust
$13.7
Billion/year
Education finances managed
$10.7
Billion/year
Education payroll processed
100k
Employees/month
Education paystubs processed
20+
Years
Of education sector experience
“I have full visibility into the board’s finances. I can quickly find any information I need and arrange it on screen however I need to see it.”
—Nicky Westlake, Controller of Finance, DSBN
A Unified Platform for Schools, Boards, and Higher Education
Many school boards and post-secondary institutions still rely on disconnected systems for finance, HR, payroll, and student data—systems that weren’t built to work together, and in some cases, weren’t built with education in mind at all. The Sparkrock Ed suite of products changes that.
Sparkrock’s integrated platform unifies everything school boards and higher ed institutions need to operate efficiently: finance, HR, payroll, reporting, student information, school-generated funds accounting, and activities management. With ERP, SIS, and student payments and forms working together, the platform reflects how education organizations actually operate day to day. Unlike generic ERP systems, Sparkrock is purpose-built for the realities of education.
Real Results, Not Just Features
With Sparkrock, districts like DSBN and SD23 have cut reimbursement times, eliminated courier costs, and even reclaimed office space by going paperless. DSBN alone removed 50 filing cabinets from their office. Staff can now access everything they need in one place, from procurement approvals to attendance balances.
The same automation and insight tools apply for Higher Education. HR teams can manage onboarding, payroll, and compliance across multiple bargaining units. Finance teams can track grant allocations down to the dollar. Administrators gain control. Educators get time back.
By centralizing processes and automating day-to-day tasks, Sparkrock helps education organizations focus on what matters most: supporting students and driving better outcomes.
“Because Sparkrock understands education, we know our partnership is built on real experience.”
—Stephanie Banks, ERP Project Manager, DSB1
Driving Efficiency in Education for Lasting Change
Finance
Real-Time Oversight and Reliable Reporting
Sparkrock gives school boards the tools to manage funding streams, enforce procurement policies, and meet Ministry reporting standards—all in one system. Budget changes update in real time. Transactions flow directly into your general ledger. Audit trails are clear and complete. Finance teams spend less time validating data and more time supporting strategic decisions.
Human Resources & Payroll
Accurate, Compliant, and Fully Connected
Sparkrock brings HR and payroll together in one connected platform: automating pay runs, tracking entitlements, and supporting multiple union agreements. HR teams can onboard staff faster, approve time off in fewer steps, and ensure payroll runs without delays or errors. Employee data stays synced across departments, and compliance is built in from day one.
Student Information System
One Platform for Every Student Record
Sparkrock SIS connects enrollment, attendance, grades, and parent communication in one secure system. Staff can access up-to-date student information instantly, reducing duplication and manual work. Data flows between departments, enabling faster decisions and stronger support for every student.
School Payments and Forms
Digital Payments, Accurate Records
Sparkrock simplifies how schools collect, track, and reconcile student-related payments. Fees, forms, and transactions are managed in one system, no paper handling or double entry. Payments link directly to your general ledger, reporting is automated, and schools gain full visibility into every dollar collected.
Break Free From Your Desk with mySparkrock
Whether you’re in a classroom, at a school event, or working remotely, mySparkrock gives staff secure, real-time access to the tools they use every day. From any device—smartphone, tablet, or desktop—users can submit expenses, approve time off, check budgets, and manage tasks without being tied to a desk.
Mobile access helps school boards move faster and work smarter—boosting productivity, improving response times, and giving staff the flexibility to stay focused on students.
On-Demand Webinars for K–12 Leaders
Explore how leading districts are modernizing finance, HR, and school-generated funds management with tools built specifically for Canadian education.
Modern K–12 Finance
Learn how to modernize budgeting, reporting, and compliance with a secure ERP system purpose-built for Canadian school boards.
HR Solutions for School Boards
Discover how to manage payroll, scheduling, and employee data in one connected system that prioritizes privacy and compliance.
Paperless School Payment & Forms
See how to reduce transaction costs, eliminate paper processes, and simplify school-generated funds accounting with School-Day’s all-in-one platform
Empowering School Communities, One District at a Time
Discover how forward-thinking districts are transforming finance, HR, and school operations with solutions designed for Canadian K-12 education.
Central Okanagan SD 23
School District 23 (Central Okanagan) automated 450+ purchasing cards and expense claims with Sparkrock, reducing manual tasks and improving accuracy.
District School Board of Niagara
DSBN replaced paper with Sparkrock, cutting reimbursement times by 50%, clearing 50 filing cabinets, and speeding up some payments to 24 hours.
High Prairie School Division
After adopting Sparkrock’s Family Portal, HPSD made it easy for parents to securely access report cards, attendance, and marks with a single login.