ParentSquare Administrators

ParentSquare Attendance (AT)


Description

ParentSquare training courses are becoming ParentSquare Academy: an all-new, feature-rich learning experience with fresh content, an intuitive interface, single sign-on, and more. Here’s what you need to know: https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/29517206486157-FAQ-for-ParentSquare-Academy-Launch




This 30-minute training module provides an overview of the ParentSquare Attendance feature with emphasis on how parents & guardians interact with notifications and how office staff are able to effectively communicate with families regarding student absences. This course covers the following:


• Set up and management of the Attendance settings at a school

• View sample attendance notifications by browser, text, and email

• Access and view attendance reports that are sent daily to attendance clerks

• Manage attendance notes submitted by families


*NOTE: To receive a certificate of course completion, please create a TalentLMS account using your district email before starting the course. Select the Signup button at the top right of this screen to create your login. Fill out the information requested and you will receive an email verification link to activate your account. After verifying your account, sign in with your credentials to access the Course Catalog and start your course.


EXPECTED TIME: 30 MINUTES

Content
  • Intro to ParentSquare Attendance (2:48)
  • Activate the Attendance Feature (3:07)
  • Manage Attendance Settings
  • Manage Attendance Settings (6:03)
  • Review Your School's Settings
  • Steps to Manually Upload an Attendance CSV file
  • Attendance Notifications & Reports
  • Attendance Notifications (5:25)
  • Access Attendance Reports & Notes (5:45)
  • Further Help & Support Resources
  • Attendance Quiz & Certificate of Completion
  • Attendance Notifications Quiz
  • Attendance Course Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 1 month