Watch these ParentSquare Teacher training courses.

• Getting Started - Basic Navigation
• Self-Paced Teacher Training 101
• Teacher Webinar 101 
• Teacher Summer Camp 2022: Aug. 8-12 or Aug. 15-19, 2022

Connect with Resource Groups

• facebook.com/groups/psusergroup  - Best source for ideas and to link with other users
• facebook.com/ParentSquare 
• twitter.com/ParentSquare
• linkedin.com/company/ParentSquare

Communication Tips

• Best Practice Guide: Family Communications
• How to Write Better Posts to Connect with Parents
• 7 Ways to Maximize Parent Support
• One Touch Per Month
• Why Communicate with Parents?
• Shallowater ISD: Schedule all Posts to Parents to arrive between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to respect time boundaries.

Make sure to include the following items

• Welcome Post - Select the Option for Do not notify (only post on 'Posts' page)
  • Utilize a template located within the ParentsSquare Menu, by selecting “New Posts” and then following the directions below.

• How to Create a Newsletter/Post from a Template  

• Add Teacher, Room Parent or Teacher Assistant to a Class

• Schedule Meet the Teacher Appointment Sign-Ups
• Open the dialog with parents, sending them a Direct Message with photos or feedback of their student at school
• Request a Wish List or other Sign-Up Lists for Parents
• Create groups for subsets of students, clubs, UIL groups, etc.
• Add Events to your class Calendar
• Upload Files/Forms/Flyers you want accessible to Parents
• Access your Class Directory
• Download the Mobile App
• Check out Frequently Asked Questions
• Understand Best Practices for Team Teaching

Other Questions? 

After trying the ParentSquare FAQs and Support Options, you can also reach out to:

Jennifer Mitchell (jmitchell@shallowaterisd.net) or Stacey Barber (sbarber@shallowaterisd.net)