The (often found at developer.powerschool.com ) is the official hub for API documentation, SDKs (Software Development Kits), code samples, and community forums. It is designed to help developers bridge the gap between PowerSchool’s robust SIS (Student Information System) and external applications.
Historically focused heavily on PowerSchool SIS, the developer site has expanded to support the broader PowerSchool ecosystem, including PowerSchool Schoology Learning, BusinessPlus, eSchoolPlus, and Naviance. Who is it for?
Secure spaces to test integration and plugins.
Developers integrating with PowerSchool SIS (Student Information System) — building custom plugins, automating data syncs, or extending PowerSchool’s UI.
: Use tools like Postman or cURL to verify API requests before full implementation. Verify Permissions powerschool developer site
through the Plugin Management Dashboard in the PowerSchool Admin portal. Test Connectivity : Use tools like
There isn't a widely documented "Page SDK" as a single, standalone product. However, working with PowerSchool pages involves using several components together:
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PowerSchool secures its REST endpoints using OAuth 2.0. To authenticate, you must obtain a Client ID and Client Secret from your PowerSchool instance (configured via the data exchange settings in the PowerSchool admin UI). Use these credentials to request a bearer token: The (often found at developer
allow you to create custom, reusable data endpoints. You define the SQL query you want to run, and PowerSchool exposes it as an API endpoint. These are defined within your plugin using <access-request> elements and are accessed via URLs like /ws/schema/query/com.pearson.core.schools.grade_levels .
Commercial EdTech companies looking to sell their software to school districts that use PowerSchool. They use the site to ensure their products achieve official "PowerSchool Certified" status.
If you are looking to become a PowerSchool developer, you can find more information about the role, including typical duties like developing plugins and managing SQL, on sites like ZipRecruiter .
You cannot develop properly without a . From the developer site, you can request a free sandbox instance (or use a district-provided one). Who is it for
Disclaimer: PowerSchool product features and specific endpoint URLs are subject to change. Always refer to the live documentation on the official PowerSchool Developer Site for version-specific details.
All of this is achieved without modifying core PowerSchool code, thanks to the specifications found solely on the PowerSchool Developer Site.
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