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Helios FAQs



We already have an HR system, how is Helios better than what I am currently using?
Can my staff use Helios with minimal training?
Can Helios interface with our district’s other applications?
Do you offer support?
What is the pricing of Helios?
Where would Helios be installed and is there a third party host involved? What about security and data confidentiality issues when dealing with confidential school data?


We already have an HR system, how is Helios better than what I am currently using?

Helios is a comprehensive web-based K-12 management system with tools for HR management, credentialing, reporting, NCLB and other information. It helps you ensure compliance and make decisions that directly benefit your district.

Helios provides a great set of pioneering benefits such as anytime, anywhere access, ease of use, quick compliance reports, strong security with varying permissions for different levels of staff, easy step-by-step evaluation wizards, automatic reminders, and much more... A lot of the old programs districts use today have difficult user interfaces, have to be installed and updated on each and every computer, are not accessible from anywhere and moreover do not provide all the functionalities and benefits Helios provides. For a list of the complete features and what you can do with Helios, please see the Virtual Tour.

Can my staff use Helios with minimal training?

Absolutely. Helios has a simple, intuitive interface that anyone with basic computer skills can adapt to. Because Helios is web-based, there is no need to install any program on each computer. We also offer free initial onsite training.

Can Helios interface with our district’s other applications?

Yes, Helios is designed to run on any database server you use in your district and is highly capable of importing and exporting data from and to other programs such as student information and special education systems. Besides, the Helios package includes conversion from existing data in any format as well as custom installation.

Do you offer support?

Yes, we offer you toll-free telephone and email support, software upgrades, and HR and compliance related guidance as part of our maintenance plans. We even create customized reports for you anytime as well as constantly add new and updated reports to the system as requirements change or new requirements crop up.

What is the pricing of Helios?

We try to customize Helios to your district's specific needs so that you get the most out of the system. Helios is priced reasonably based on your district's size in number of employees. We would be glad to schedule a presentation at your district after which we can provide you a quote. Please contact us and we can proceed.

Where would Helios be installed and is there a third party host involved? What about security and data confidentiality issues when dealing with confidential school data?

Helios would be installed on your district’s server and network just like other applications. If your district does not have a server, you can opt to buy one and use it for Helios and other purposes. If you wish, we can host the program for you on secure servers with 128-bit SSL encryption to ensure maximum security and data confidentiality. Helios would not have any control of your district's data, except proprietary database structures and programs.

The Helios system itself, even though it is web-based, has built-in password protection and security to ensure only authorized people can use the system. Administrators can grant permissions to different levels of staff such as restriction to a location or read-only or read-write. For example, principals would have access to only their school site; clerks and technicians might have read-only access.