EduCore ERP:
Enterprise Excellence
for Education
Executive Summary
EduCore ERP directly supports school divisions' commitment to "Dream and Believe, Learn and Achieve" by reducing administrative burden, improving data accuracy, and enabling staff to focus more time on supporting students and school communities.
- Purpose-built for Canadian school divisions with deep alignment to Alberta's HR, Payroll, and Finance compliance requirements.
- Hosted entirely within AWS Canada (ca-central-1), ensuring data remains within Canadian borders and protected under FOIP and PIPEDA.
- Seamless integration with Google Workspace, ApplyToEducation, ASEBP, ATRF, LAPP, WCB, and Alberta Education reporting systems.
Why Choose EduCore ERP?
Education-Focused Enterprise Design
Purpose-built for K-12 environments. Supports multi-group payroll, ATRF, LAPP, ASEBP, TWINS reporting, and compliance-driven HR workflows.
Secure Canadian Cloud Infrastructure
Hosted exclusively within AWS Canada (ca-central-1). Data remains protected under Canadian privacy legislation and never leaves the country.
Google Workspace Native Integration
Seamless integration with existing Google ecosystems. SSO via SAML/OAuth, enforced MFA, and no Active Directory dependency.
Enterprise-Grade Security
AES-256 encryption, TLS 1.2+, immutable audit trails, and strict segregation-of-duties controls aligned with PIPEDA and Alberta FOIP.
Addressing Administrative Challenges
The Current Landscape
Many school divisions currently utilize a fragmented ecosystem including Edsembli, KEV School Cash Online, My Budget File, and Public School Works. This creates data silos, manual reconciliation efforts, and administrative friction.
Key Transformation Objectives
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1A unified SaaS ERP for HR, Payroll, and Finance.
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2Future compatibility with PASI-compliant Student Information Systems.
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3Strong, simple security by user role, groups, and sites.
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4Seamless integration with Google Workspace and Alberta Education reporting.
Modules
Human Resources & Payroll
- Electronic Onboarding & Staff Notifications
- Complex Leave & Absence Management
- Multi-position Assignments & Substitute Call-outs
- Statutory Reporting: ROE, T4, ATRF, LAPP, ASEBP, WCB, TWINS
Finance & Operations
- General Ledger with Real-time Payroll Validation
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Project Costing & Work Orders
- Purchasing & Fixed Assets Management
Technical & Cybersecurity
- Native Google Workspace Integration (SSO, Drive)
- AWS Canada Hosting (ca-central-1)
- MFA, AES-256 Encryption, PostgreSQL RLS
- SOC 2 Type II Compliance & Automated Backups
Value Proposition
Eliminating Manual Data Entry
By integrating HR, Payroll, and Finance into a single unified platform, EduCore ERP eliminates redundant data entry, reducing administrative friction and the risk of human error.
Ensuring Alberta Compliance
Deep alignment with Alberta's specific requirements, including ATRF, LAPP, ASEBP, WCB, and TWINS reporting, ensures school divisions remain compliant without the need for manual workarounds.
AI-Powered Anomaly Detection
Proactively identify payroll anomalies, budget variances, and leave trends before they become critical issues, empowering administrators with actionable insights.
Strategic Areas of Focus
Change Management
Structured communication, targeted training, and proactive support mechanisms to ensure full organizational adoption.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
AWS Canada hosting, SOC 2 Type II alignment, MFA, AES-256 encryption, and strict adherence to PIPEDA and Alberta FOIP.
Data Migration Integrity
Comprehensive data migration toolkit supporting Edsembli exports, historical data preservation, and automated validation.
User Adoption & Training
Role-based training paths, multiple delivery formats (ILT, VILT, eLearning), and a sustainable train-the-trainer model.
Key Service Improvements
Automated ROE generation and electronic submission to Service Canada.
Automated T4 creation with CPP/EI calculation and online publishing.
Real-time GL validation with Payroll, eliminating manual reconciliation.
Mobile expense submission with receipt photo upload and automated approval routing.
Native Google Workspace integration for SSO, Calendar sync, and Drive storage.
AI-powered anomaly detection for payroll and budget variances.
Electronic onboarding portal with digital signatures and document uploads.
Comprehensive dashboard for supervisors with real-time actionable insights.
Long Term Goals & Milestones
10-Year Operational Viability
EduCore ERP is designed to remain operationally viable for a minimum of ten years post-implementation, ensuring long-term stability and predictable operational planning for school divisions.
Continuous AI Enhancements
Ongoing integration of AI-powered capabilities for predictive budget modelling, advanced anomaly detection, and intelligent workflow recommendations, keeping school divisions at the forefront of educational administration.
Scalable Cloud Architecture
A modular, cloud-native architecture hosted in AWS Canada that scales seamlessly with growth, ensuring high availability, rapid performance, and robust disaster recovery capabilities.