July 2024

As the summer winds down, it's time to gear up for an exciting new school year filled with opportunities. In this month’s newsletter, we're here to help you prepare with essential tips, advice, and updates to ensure a smooth transition back into the classroom.

📝 Forms & Flows is coming!

Get ready to optimize administrative efficiency in your district with SchoolStatus Connect's latest innovation, Forms & Flows. This powerful tool automates workflows and digitizes processes, saving your district valuable time and resources. Check out our announcement on Forms & Flows and learn how it's transforming K-12 education in our feature on EdCircuit!

👩🏻‍💻 Are you ready for Connect Central?

Connect Central is your go-to compass for all things SchoolStatus Connect. When you log in to SchoolStatus Connect from any desktop device, Connect Central will be waiting for you with the latest updates, helpful training content, upcoming events, and more!

Don't forget to check back in to Connect Central as it continuously updates with new information.

🤩 Unified Feed

We're excited to announce the upcoming release of "Unified Views" in SchoolStatus Connect! This eagerly awaited update will greatly simplify the process of discovering your favorite Announcements and Events. Read this help article to learn more about the exciting new features you can expect with Unified Feed!

🧐 ICYMI: Here’s More Updates

• Students can now view Connect Announcements when logged in to their student app.

• Students will be able to receive text notifications as an alternative to email or push notifications.

• Don’t forget! Smore newsletters are now available in your Connect account!
  

✅ Sign up for a webinar!

Take a look at our webinar guide to get ready for back to school and learn more about the tools in your SchoolStatus Connect account!

🏆 Want to become a certified SchoolStatus user?

Did you know that you could become a certified SchoolStatus user? Take our SchoolStatus Connect courses in our Learning Lab to not only learn more about your account but earn a SchoolStatus user certification!

📖 Back-to-School Guide for Administrators

Need a quick refresher after summer break? Our Back-to-School Guide will help you get organized and ready to communicate with families this fall!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Customer Advisory Board (CAB), a collaborative initiative that brings together education leaders from across the K-12 landscape. Since SchoolStatus began we’ve been committed to listening, learning, and evolving with our customers’ needs. You’re the people on the front lines of education, and your insights are invaluable.

Our CAB will:

• Help shape our product roadmap and prioritize new developments

• Provide honest feedback on our current products and features

• Share real-world challenges and insights with a diverse group of peers

Want to get involved? We're assembling a diverse group of education professionals from districts of all sizes and backgrounds. From tech-savvy communications directors to data-driven superintendents, every perspective matters. Submit your application to join our CAB!

As educators, students, and families prepare for the upcoming school year, it's the perfect time to set proactive goals for family outreach. Dive into our newest SchoolStatus blog post for expert tips and strategies on keeping families informed and engaged this fall!

🤩 Want to be featured in an upcoming newsletter or webinar?

We know your school accomplishes great things every year and we want to celebrate your wins with the rest of the SchoolStatus world! Do you, your school, or district love SchoolStatus or have a success story to share?

Fill out the form below and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter, webinar or case study!

🎨Brand Camp: How to Your School or District Identity

Building strong relationships with families starts with having a recognizable school or district brand that people trust. Join us for a live webinar on July 30th where we will explore both the overarching strategies and tactical elements that school districts have used to build trustworthy, recognizable brands.

📊 EdCircuit, New Research Shows Proactive, Positive Attendance Management Strategies Triple Improvement Rates for Chronically Absent K-12 Students

Ready to achieve your best attendance rates ever this fall? Recent research reveals that sending positive messages to families can significantly boost attendance. Read EdCircuit's latest article to learn how effective communication with families can ensure classrooms across your district are full this year!

💻 Webinars on Demand: Summer Communications: How to Engage Staff and Families Year-Round
Want to maintain an active school community throughout the summer months? Check out our on-demand webinar, Summer Communications: How to Engage Staff and Families Year-Round, with special guest Nydia Natividad of Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD.

• SchoolStatus Attend - Automated Attendance Intervention Letters

• SchoolStatus Boost - Educator Observation & Coaching
  
• SchoolStatus Connect - School-Home Communications + Smore Newsletters
  
• SchoolStatus Forms and Flows - Digital Forms and Efficiency Workflows
  
• SchoolStatus High Impact Data - Centralized Student Data Dashboards
  
• SchoolNow - School Websites & Apps