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Family Access Toolkit for Teachers

Your relationship with parents can affect student outcomes more than almost any other factor. Here, learn how to use Family Access to drive a more collaborative learning environment.

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Power-Up: Message Center
Finally, a better way to communicate! Here's how you can use Skyward for those all-important personalized communications.

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Power-Up: What Parent's See
It's easier to craft a good parent engagement strategy when you know what families have access to.

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Your parents and students can only benefit from Qmlativ if they know about it. With these digital and print resources, you can spread the word far and wide.

Resources

Family Access Handout
Awareness is the key to engagement. Keep a stack of these handy for parent-teacher conferences, drop-in meetings, and open houses.

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Family Access Mobile App Handout
Let parents and students know they can take Family Access with them on the go! Download and distribute this handout during conferences and other school events.

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Family Access Mobile App Poster
Spread the word about the Family Access mobile app. Hang this poster in your classroom, especially during conferences when parents are likely to see it.

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Family Access Poster
Awareness makes all the difference. Hang these posters in your classroom for maximum visibility.

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Read: The Golden Minute
According to this study, one additional minute per week spent on parent communication can have a profound impact on student achievement.

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Skyward Insider Newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates on new Skyward products, templates, and resources.

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Do you have a question about Skyward or Family Access? Take a look at the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

FAQs

Q: What do I do if my login isn't working?

A: Please contact your technology department for a password reset. For security purposes, we do not have access to your account information and are not able to view or update your credentials on our end.
Q: Why can't I see all of the options available on these videos?

A: Much of that has to do with your school district's unique security settings. It's also possible your district's contract with Skyward does not include all of the features depicted. Please contact your technology department with any questions or suggestions you have regarding the features available to you.
Q: Who do I talk to if I have a suggestion for improving Skyward?

A: Our team regularly uses input from Skyward users like you to help determine product updates and new features. We'd love to hear your feedback! Talk to your school’s Skyward administrator about submitting a Request for Enhancement or make your voice heard by signing up for our User Research Panel here.
Q: I need help with another area of Skyward - what do I do?

A: The best place to start is your internal Skyward support team. The designated Skyward contacts at your district are knowledgeable and can submit service calls as needed for the quickest possible resolution. Additionally, you can press the "Help" or "SkyDoc" button from anywhere in the software for assistance. We've also got all kinds of resources here.