As a leader, it often falls on you to get the word out. These short videos will help you get more from Family Access.
Videos
Power-Up: District News Posting Get the word out. Use the Family Access district news postings to increase the likelihood of your messages reaching the maximum number of students and their families. Learn how in this 60-Second Power-Up!
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Power-Up: Free and Reduced Lunch Collect your meal applications through the online enrollment process, saving time for parents and staff. Learn how in this 60-Second Power-Up!
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Power-Up: Gradebook Tracker With the gradebook tracker, you can get an inside look at how effectively your teachers are using Skyward to provide students and parents with important and timely information. Learn how in this 60-Second Power-Up!
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Power-Up: Message Center Usage Report Teachers, students, and families have a direct, open line of communication with the Family Access message center. Run one report to determine where your engagement gaps exist. Learn how in this 60-Second Power-Up!
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Power-Up: Mobile Payment Configuration Set up your online payment vendor and give parents the ability to pay lunch balances through Family Access.
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Your parents and students can only benefit from Family Access if they know about it. These digital and print resources can help you spread the word far and wide.
Resources
Back-to-School Message for Parents Feel free to use this Google Docs template as a starting point when crafting those back-to-school communications.
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Family Access Handout Leverage those one-on-one conversations with parents. This Family Access flier can be sent home during open houses, parent-teacher conferences, or office visits.
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Family Access Mobile App Handout Do parents and students know they can take Family Access wherever they go? Download and distribute this handout to share the benefits of the Family Access mobile app.
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Family Access Poster Your first challenge is going to be raising awareness. Hang these posters in school offices, entryways, and gathering places for maximum visibility.
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Hi-Res Logo Make things easy on your parents and students by putting a link to Family Access right on your website's homepage. Visible = accessible.
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Local Business Flier Community engagement is a team effort. Encourage local businesses to get involved by promoting the benefits of Family Access.
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Parent Engagement Resources Not sure where to start? We've consolidated some helpful resources on the benefits of parent engagement and strategies you can use to change your culture. Click here to learn more.
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Press Release Template Want to raise awareness of Family Access through local media? This template should give you a good starting point.
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Rollout Message for Parents Your community is more likely to embrace change when they know about the benefits up front. Let your parents know what they can expect from your Family Access launch with this MS Word template.
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Rollout Message for Teachers Your school-to-home communication strategy will change when you launch Family Access. Set the tone early and provide transparency with this MS Word template.
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Skyward Insider Newsletter Don't get complacent after your initial launch. Stay informed about all the latest Skyward enhancements and services by subscribing to our Skyward Insider Newsletter.
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Do you have a question about Family Access? Before you reach out to your internal Skyward support team, take a look at the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
A: Some features, like Food Service or New Student Online Enrollment may not have been a part of your initial proposal. These can be added at any time by contacting your account manager. Click the "Get started" button at the top-right of your screen, then choose the "Speak to an Expert" option and complete the brief form.
A: Many of our best enhancements were developed with the input of current Skyward users. We'd love to hear your feedback! Talk to your Skyward administrator about submitting a Request for Enhancement or become an active player in our community by signing up for the User Research Panel here.