This article contains the following:
1. Overview
2. Comparison
Overview
Clever offers two syncs for districts who use Infinite Campus for their student information system:
- Infinite Campus: Auto Sync
Export Method: Ad Hoc Reporting - Infinite Campus: OneRoster API
Export Method: OneRoster API
Both sync methods have pros and cons depending on your district's data needs. This article is here to provide a high-level comparison of the two syncs. If you have additional questions, please contact Clever Support.
Comparison
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Infinite Campus: |
Infinite Campus: |
| Sync frequency | 4 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Synced records | - Schools - Students - Teachers - Sections - Enrollments |
- Schools - Students - Teachers - Sections - Enrollments - Staff |
| Can sync IEP_status, FRL_status, ELL_status for students | Yes | No |
| Syncs contacts | Yes | Yes |
| Default field mappings | View here | View here |
| Custom field mappings | Yes | No |
| Pros | - Fast and easy to set up - Highly customizable |
- Fast and easy to set up - Automatically syncs staff |
| Cons | - Syncing staff requires manual upload - Ad Hoc reporting has some quirks (inner joins on data tables) |
- Data sync cannot be customized - Limited data in comparison to Auto Sync - Requires Portal Accounts to sync users |
| Required sync method if integrating with one of these apps: | - NWEA - Collegeboard - Newsela - Algebra Nation - Gradecam |