In this video, we will cover the following topics:
- Platform Overview and Communication Foundations: School Status Connect functions as a unified platform for K-12 communication, enabling teachers to send announcements, calendars, activities, and newsletters (powered by S'more). Families can communicate directly with staff using their preferred language and notification methods, such as email, text, or in-app alerts.
- Initial Setup and Classroom Management: The session details how teachers can get started before the school year begins by updating their account information, toggling communication preferences, and establishing specific office hours to manage messaging. Additionally, it covers classroom customization—including modifying profile images, changing classroom names, merging synced rosters, and archiving unnecessary sections.
- Engagement Tools and Reporting Features: Teachers can send direct or scheduled broadcast announcements to classes, track real-time delivery and engagement data (such as read rates), and initiate recorded three-way calls that shield personal phone numbers. The platform also features individual student profiles containing detailed engagement logs, searchable directories, and interactive message threads accommodating up to 15 participants.
[Originally Aired: August, 2026]
[Duration: 44 Minutes]