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Family Access Toolkit for Administrators
As a leader, it often falls on you to keep everyone involved — parents, teachers, and students. These resources will help you do just that — and get more from Family Access.
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5 Ways to Boost Parent Engagement
Five actionable strategies districts can implement to strengthen parent engagement, improve communication, and increase family participation in student learning.
Family Access Handout
Keep a stack of handouts at the ready for conferences, open houses, drop-in meetings. There's never a bad time to raise awareness.
Family Access Mobile App Handout
Let parents and students know they can take Family Access with them on the go! Distribute this handout during conferences and other school events.
Family Access Mobile App Poster
Spread the word about the mobile app. Hang this poster in high-traffic areas like the cafeteria and main hallways, where parents are likely to see it.
Get Parents Engaged in School Social Media
Strategies for using social media to strengthen parent engagement and build stronger school-family connections.
High-Resolution Logo
Make things easy on your parents and students by putting a link to Family Access front-and-center on your homepage. Visible = accessible.
How to Prepare for Teach Technology Training Sessions
A district technology leader shares practical lessons for successfully training staff during a student information system implementation.
Letter to Parents
Your families are more likely to embrace change when they see value. Let your parents know what to expect from your Family Access launch.
Letter to Teachers
Your teachers will be the guardians of your Family Access portal. Use this template to set expectations and lead with transparency.
Local Business Flier
Community engagement is a team effort. Promote the benefits of Family Access to your local businesses.
Mentors for Teachers
Ten do’s and don’ts for creating teacher mentorship programs that improve retention and support new educators.
Press Release Template
Want to raise awareness of Family Access through local media? Start here.
Skyward Insider Newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates on new Skyward products, templates, and resources.
The Parent Engagement Challenge
A consolidation of helpful resources on the benefits of parent engagement and applicable strategies.
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