SklChat: AI Assistants Built for Schools

First dedicated school chatbot: Unlike other Chatbots available, SklChat has been designed specifically for schools. This means SklChat provides a more relevant experience for parents by focusing on what’s important to them, and not trying to be a ‘one size fits all’ Chatbot solution.

Scales with existing systems: By sitting outside your existing systems, but drawing data from them all, SklChat is a solution that scales with you. As you update any of your systems, SklChat updates too, making sure all information provided is current and relevant for parents and students.

Rapid implementation: SklChat can be implemented with very limited setup and no tech experience required. As we’ve done all of the data mapping for you, SklChat can be up and running within a day with no training required.

Simple and Easy to Use: Because SklChat has been designed specifically for schools, it has been mapped through to the major school systems and websites already, meaning little to no configuration required. Also, because it is a Chatbot, it is simple and easy to use. All you need to do is ask a question and SklChat gives you an answer for you. No training required!

Reduce school admin and Parent time wastage: SklChat prevents the need for parents to endlessly search different school systems for information, as well as reducing or preventing the need for them to contact the school to find things out. This results in reduced overhead for the school as well as a better experience for the parents.

SklChat acts as a central hub for school information, designed to meet the needs of everyone – students, staff, parents, and even prospective families. Here's how:

Easy access to information: SklChat taps into school calendars and news feeds to provide up-to-date info on events, deadlines, and announcements.

Multilingual support: SklChat speaks multiple languages, breaking down communication barriers and ensuring everyone feels included. This is especially helpful for families who don't speak English as a first language.

Streamlined processes: Over time, SklChat will learn to assist with tasks including late pass submissions and more, giving families more simplified communication options.

Support for prospective families: SklChat can even help schedule school tours for families considering your school.

In short, SklChat empowers everyone to stay informed and connected!

SklChat: Secure Communication and Data Protection for Schools

At SklChat, we prioritize the security of your school community's data. Here's how we ensure your information is protected:

Industry-Leading Infrastructure: We leverage Google Cloud Platform, recognized for its robust security practices and compliance with industry standards. This ensures your data is safeguarded with top-tier security measures.

Data Encryption: All data transmitted and stored within SklChat, regardless of its source (Messenger, WhatsApp, etc.), is encrypted at rest and in transit. This adds an extra layer of protection for sensitive information. Large Language Model (LLM) Security: SklChat utilizes LLMs to generate informative responses. Crucially, your data never leaves your school's environment. It is not used to train these models, ensuring your information remains confidential.

Data Minimization: We only collect the minimum data required for school staff to access the SklChat admin portal. This allows staff to manage school data used by the bot to answer user questions effectively.

Deidentified Data for Messaging Apps (Optional): If your school chooses to integrate SklChat with Messenger or WhatsApp, we only store deidentified data from these platforms. This data allows the chatbot to function and engage with your community members but protects individual user identities.

Secure Third-Party Integrations: SklChat uses secure APIs to share data with any authorized third-party services, such as Student Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, and Google/Microsoft calendars. This ensures data exchange happens securely with trusted partners.

Responsible AI Principles:

SklChat upholds Google AI's commitment to Responsible AI principles:
Safety: LLMs are rigorously tested to minimize bias and generate safe, appropriate responses.
Accountability: We strive for transparency in how LLMs work and the data they use.
Fairness: We aim to develop LLMs that are fair and unbiased in their responses.
Human-Centered Design: LLMs are tools to empower humans, and their development prioritizes human values and oversight.

By partnering with Google Cloud and adhering to these principles, SklChat provides a secure and trustworthy platform for your school to streamline communication and empower your community.

Yes, SklChat seamlessly integrates with the tools your school already uses! SklChat has both API integrations and Feed integrations with a suite of school tools (student systems, portals, consent management platforms and more). If your system is not already connected to SklChat, we are happy to add it. These integratations and feeds make it simple for you to manager your chatbot, without the need to re-enter calendar events, updates or news.

Here's how it works:

Simple Setup: Just add the SklChat bot to your existing website, portal, or app. There's no need to completely overhaul your current systems.

Broad Compatibility: SklChat can synchronize data from various resources, including:
- School Google Calendars
- School Outlook/Microsoft Calendars
- Student Information Systems (SIS/SMS/LMS/consent management...etc)
- Timetable systems
- School spreadsheets with events - School website

This allows SklChat to provide a unified experience for users, eliminating the need to search through multiple platforms for information.

Think of SklChat as a new way to access your existing information in all the familiar places – just ask instead of search!

SklChat bridges the gap by allowing users to ask questions in natural language, making it easier and faster to find the information they need.

Excellent!

We offer a range of flexible pricing with a base plan with usage quotas. Once quotas are reached during a one month period, individual AI conversations will be priced as indicated in your plan.