Phone Systems for Schools & Educational Institutions
Dial Raven is a cloud phone system for schools, districts, and universities. It replaces aging PBX hardware and supports E911 dispatchable location and mass notification.
Cloud school phone system vs. a legacy PBX
| Capability | Dial Raven | Legacy school PBX |
|---|---|---|
| 911 location | Room-level dispatchable E911 | Building address only |
| Emergency alerts | Integrates with mass notification & paging | Manual, slow |
| Multi-campus | One platform across all sites | Separate system per building |
| Parent outreach | Call + SMS from one place | Phone calls only |
| Management | Web portal, no IT team needed | On-site hardware & vendor visits |
| Cost | Lower monthly, no PBX maintenance | High hardware & upkeep |
| Uptime | 99.99% SLA | Line-dependent |
Solution highlights
Cloud VoIP Phone System
E911 Dispatchable Location
Paging & Intercom Integration
See all 8 features
Mass Notification Ready
Auto Attendant & Call Routing
Parent SMS & Voicemail-to-Email
ConnectUC Mobile App
Cloud Backup & Security
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Safety-Ready Communication
Room-level E911 dispatchable location, plus paging and mass-notification integration.
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Built for Multiple Buildings & Campuses
Every school in the district on one platform, centrally managed.
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Easy to Manage With Limited IT
Web portal for extensions, call flows, and paging. No technician visit.
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Better Parent & Staff Connection
Call or text parents, take calls on mobile, voicemail to email.
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Affordable & FERPA-Conscious
Lower cost than legacy hardware, with encryption and FERPA-aligned access controls.
Education — common questions
What is a school phone system, and how is a cloud one different?
A school phone system connects staff, parents, and students. A cloud version replaces on-site PBX hardware with an internet platform, adding room-level E911, paging integration, parent texting, and web-based management.
Does it support E911 and emergency requirements for schools?
Yes. E911 with dispatchable location sends responders the exact building and room, not just a street address. It also integrates with paging and mass-notification systems. Our team configures it to your state's requirements.
Can it connect multiple schools in a district?
Yes. A whole district runs on one platform with central management — one place to manage extensions, routing, and paging, and consistent call handling at every campus.
Can we reach parents by text as well as phone?
Yes. Schools call and text parents from the school's number for reminders, closures, and updates. Voicemail routes to email.
How does it protect student data?
Dial Raven uses encryption and role-based access controls configured to support FERPA and data-privacy expectations for communication records. Our team walks you through the right setup.
Upgrade Your School's Communication
One portal for every campus, E911 dispatchable location, and 99.99% uptime with US-based support.