More Connected Data. Stronger Schools.
We're proud to partner with PowerSchool® to help Texas districts securely connect systems, streamline data sharing, and expand access to tools and services that support student success across K-12 education.
Through this collaboration, PowerSchool school systems across Texas will be able to connect to The Exchange and securely share data for use across:
- TEA programs and applications
- The Exchange applications and analytics tools
- Approved third-party applications
- Future interoperability and reporting solutions
This partnership represents an important step toward creating a more connected, interoperable education ecosystem across Texas, helping districts and charter schools reduce manual processes, improve data access, and unlock new opportunities for educators and students.
Advancing K–12 Education at Scale
Districts and Charter Schools
Access connected tools, cleaner data flows, and operational efficiencies that support smarter decision-making.
Regional Education Service Centers (ESCs)
Build stronger regional partnerships through shared infrastructure, services, and implementation pathways.
PowerSchool®
Enable Texas districts and charter schools to extend platform capabilities through secure statewide interoperability.
The Exchange
Connect people, platforms, and possibilities through a region-led infrastructure built for Texas education.
Why This Partnership Matters
District and charter school technology ecosystems have become increasingly complex. Today, school systems manage dozens of systems, from student information systems and assessment platforms to instructional applications and state reporting tools.
Most of these systems were not designed to work together. As a result, districts and charter schools often face the following issues:
Manual data uploads
Redundant data entry
Delayed reporting
Increased risk of errors
Time-consuming one-off integrations
Our partnership with PowerSchool is designed to help address these challenges by enabling secure, automated system-to-system communication that reduces friction and improves operational efficiency.
What Districts and Charter Schools Gain Access to After Onboarding
After onboarding with The Exchange, districts and charter schools will gain access to a growing ecosystem of applications, analytics tools, and services.
Current applications native to The Exchange include the following:
Tech Console
Data Warehouse
Leadership Analytics
Rally
Student Passport
Data Health Check
Roster Relay
Exchange BI
The Exchange Community
Additional third-party integrations and applications will continue to expand across The Exchange ecosystem.
How Onboarding Will Work
PowerSchool districts and charter schools will onboard to The Exchange through a phased onboarding process coordinated by The Exchange, PowerSchool, regional education service center (ESC) support teams.
Districts and charter schools will
designate a Technical Administrator for The Exchange,
attend virtual onboarding and training sessions, and
complete onboarding and credential setup activities.
Districts and charter schools will receive onboarding guidance, training resources, and support throughout implementation.
Additional onboarding details, timelines, and onboarding training schedules will be communicated directly to participating districts and charter schools.
Support and Resources
The Exchange and regional ESC partners will provide onboarding, training, and implementation support throughout the onboarding process.
Support includes the following resources:
Virtual onboarding sessions
Technical onboarding guidance
Training resources and documentation
ESC-led support pathways
Community engagement and support resources
Additional onboarding materials, FAQs, and training resources will continue to be added throughout implementation.
FAQs
No. The Exchange does not replace PowerSchool or other district and charter school-systems. It securely connects systems so districts can continue using the tools they already rely on while enabling data to flow between approved applications and services.
Districts and charter schools own their data. All data shared through The Exchange remains under district/charter school ownership and control.
Yes. The Exchange is provisionally TX-RAMP certified and built using secure data exchange standards.
Yes. All 20 ESC regions are participating in The Exchange.
Yes. Districts and charter schools will receive onboarding guidance, training opportunities, technical support, and ESC-led assistance throughout onboarding and implementation.
Current native applications include the following:
Tech Console
Data Warehouse
Leadership Analytics
Rally
Student Passport
Data Health Check
Roster Relay
Runway
Edvise
Exchange BI
Current third-party applications include the following:
CCMR Insights
TalentEd Dashboards
Panorama
AEG Systems Inc. Agile Diagnostic and AI Platform
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The Exchange ecosystem will continue to expand over time.
Please contact The Exchange team at information@txedexchange.net for onboarding guidance, support resources, or if you have general questions.