The SIS Built for
Virtual & Online
Education
Deliver flexible, scalable education without sacrificing visibility or control. Maestro SIS is a modern student information system for virtual and online programs, designed to support fully online, hybrid, and remote-first institutions within one unified platform.
Designed for Online, Hybrid & Virtual-First Institutions
Virtual education introduces unique operational demands. Institutions must manage remote learners, asynchronous instruction, real-time data access, and digital engagement—all while maintaining compliance, data accuracy, and student outcomes.
Legacy systems built for in-person learning often fall short in online environments, creating gaps between instruction, administration, and reporting.
Learn more about how SIS platforms streamline digital workflows in “SIS Solutions for Online & Blended Learning.”
Challenges Facing Online & Virtual Programs
Disconnected Learning Systems
When the SIS and LMS operate separately, institutions lose visibility into attendance, engagement, and academic progress—forcing staff to rely on manual reconciliation.
Enrollment at Scale
Rolling start dates, continuous enrollment, and global learners require flexible workflows that legacy SIS platforms can’t support efficiently.
Engagement & Retention Risks
Online learners need proactive communication, early alerts, and progress monitoring to stay engaged and persist through completion.
Reporting Complexity
Tracking participation, progress, and outcomes across asynchronous programs demands real-time reporting that spreadsheets can’t deliver.
Security & Access Control
Virtual institutions manage sensitive data across distributed teams and student populations—making security, permissions, and auditability essential.
See how centralized systems improve visibility in “The Role of Real-Time Data in Student Retention” (blog).
Purpose-Built Features for Virtual & Online Learning
LMS Integration
True two-way LMS integration keeps instructional and administrative data aligned—without duplicate entry.
- Automatic roster provisioning
- Grade and attendance synchronization
- Assignment and assessment alignment
- Single sign-on (SSO)
Integrates with Canvas, Moodle, Google Classroom, and other leading LMS platforms.
Students auto-enrolled in LMS courses
LMS grades flow into SIS gradebook
One login for SIS and LMS
Automatic attendance from LMS logins
Track actual learning engagement time
Real-time participation dashboards
Virtual Attendance & Engagement Tracking
Track participation across live, asynchronous, and hybrid learning models with flexible attendance and engagement tools.
- LMS activity-based attendance
- Time-on-task tracking
- Instructor validation options
- Engagement reporting
Attendance data flows directly into reporting and analytics, supporting both academic insight and institutional accountability.
Online Admissions & Rolling Enrollment
Support rolling admissions, cohort-based starts, flexible start/end dates management, and continuous enrollment within a unified online admissions workflow.
- Digital inquiry and application forms – mobile ready
- Automated status updates
- Online document uploads
- Seamless enrollment transitions with automated workflows
Accepted students flow directly into course management and LMS provisioning.
Blog: “Maximizing Efficiency with Online Student Management Software”
Mobile-ready inquiry & application forms
Cohort-based & continuous enrollment
Enrolled students auto-added to LMS
Students select courses before finalizing
Payment flows into financial management
Complete registration in minutes
Expedited Registration, Payment & Enrollment
For online and virtual programs, speed and convenience are critical. Maestro SIS provides expedited registration, payment, and enrollment pathways that allow students to complete the enrollment process quickly and accurately.
Optional shopping cart experiences give students the flexibility to select courses, programs, or add-ons before finalizing registration, all while keeping tuition and financial workflows fully integrated with the SIS.
Course & Program Management
Manage online programs, certificates, and courses with tools designed for flexible delivery models.
- Self-paced and instructor-led courses
- Program-level tracking
- Course availability rules, enrollment caps & prerequisites
- Certificate and credential issuing
Course data stays synchronized across SIS and LMS environments.
Students progress at their own speed
Issue certificates & credentials on completion
Course data stays in sync across systems
Email, SMS & in-platform messaging
Automated reminders & notifications
Full communication history per student
Student Communication & Support
Keep online learners connected with centralized, multi-channel communication tools.
- Email, SMS, and in-platform messaging
- Automated alerts and reminders
- Advisor and instructor visibility
- Communication history by student
Blog: “Why Student Communication Is Critical in Online Education”
Reporting & Analytics for Online Programs
Turn digital learning data into actionable insights with real-time reporting across enrollment, engagement, and outcomes.
- Online attendance and participation reports
- Enrollment and retention trends
- Course completion metrics
- Program performance dashboards
No spreadsheets. No manual exports. Just live data when you need it.
Blog: “Implementing Governed Self-Service Analytics for Education”
Real-time enrollment & engagement data
Track retention & completion over time
No spreadsheets, no manual exports
Full regulatory compliance built in
Role-based access controls
Activity tracking & audit trails
Security & Compliance for Virtual Institutions
Online programs require enterprise-grade protection for distributed teams and learners. Maestro SIS embeds security into every workflow—so institutions can operate confidently at scale.
- FERPA compliant
- Role-based access controls
- Audit logs and activity tracking
- Secure cloud infrastructure
Trusted by Virtual & Online Schools
Academica Virtual Schools
“The Maestro SIS team has not only been responsive and gracious with their time and energy but major contributors in helping us think most clearly through potential issues and problems, and of course, proactive solutions. They have ceased to be vendors and have truly become strategic partners and peers.”
Illinois Virtual School and Academy
“We have used it since 2009 and I am extremely satisfied with it! Almost 100% uptime, fantastic service after sale, ability to customize their product to the need of our statewide virtual school, ability to build successful integrations, problem-solving mindset, and ability to update and upgrade seamlessly with minimum downtime.”
Quaker Digital Academy
“Maestro has allowed us to go from multiple inefficient systems to one central system. Now, we can quickly scale our organization to meet our needs and all staff members have access to the most up-to-date student information.”
Virtual & Online Education SIS – FAQ
Ready to Power Your Virtual Institution?
From admissions and enrollment to instruction, engagement, and reporting, Maestro SIS connects the full online student lifecycle.