LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT!AUGUST 2014 …

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 2014

LAUSD PASSport

Parent Access Support System Portal

Pr incipal Toolkit

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 2014

Dear Principal Colleagues:

At LAUSD, parents/guardians are our partners in the educa;on and success of our students. To help parents/guardians stay connected to their child's educa;on, LAUSD has developed an innova;ve new tool called the Parent Access Support System Portal (PASSport), a 24/7 one--stop online system that securely connects parents/guardians to essen;al personalized informa;on about their child(ren) at school. In Fall 2014, the LAUSD PASSport will be available to all LAUSD K--12 parents & guardians

The LAUSD PASSport, available at passport., connects parents/guardians to informa;on about their child(ren)'s academic progress, including grades, aRendance, A--G progress, standardized test results, and much more. It also allows parents to apply for select District programs online and directly update emergency card informa;on.

The items in this Toolkit will provide an overview of the LAUSD PASSPort, the benefits of the tool

and how it can help improve the partnership we have with our parents/guardians. You will be able to find the contents of this toolkit and others on the Superintendent's webpage.

We are confident in the poten;al of the LAUSD PASSport as an essen;al tool to further student achievement goals. Thank you, in advance, for your leadership and commitment to ensuring all students are college--prepared and career ready.

LAUSD PASSport Module / Promotional Video Message Points for Parents and Guardians / Community Flyer for Parents and Guardians / Community FAQ for Parents and Guardians / Community Parent Letter Template/ConnectEd Script Template

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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAUSD PASSport

Parent Access Support System Portal (PASSport)

LAUSD PASSport: Registration & Features modules

To view the eLearning module, click on the icons below.

(Note: Internet connec=on needed)

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Registration

Coming Soon

LAUSD PASSport: Promotional Trailer

Click here to view the LAUSD PASSport promo=onal video trailer. Espa?ol.

(Note: Internet connec=on needed)

To download, click here to access LAUSD iTunes U. Espa?ol.

If you need further assistance, please contact the Office of Internal Communications at 213-241-8390 or email InternalCommunications@

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LAUSD PASSport

Parent Access Support System Portal (PASSport)

Message Points

Parents/Guardians are our Partners ?At LAUSD, parents/guardians are our partners in the educa;on of our students. ?We believe in empowering parents and guardians with the informa;on they need to help their students achieve.

Stay Connected with LAUSD PASSport ?To help parents and guardians stay connected to their child's educa;on, LAUSD has developed the LAUSD Parent Access Support System Portal (LAUSD PASSport). The PASSport provides parents and guardians access to a variety of student informa;on.

Want to monitor your child's a?endance, grades and progress?

is your ;cket to success!

Want to connect with your child's teacher through email?

is your ;cket to success!

Want to update online informaCon & complete online applicaCons?

is your ;cket to success!

?This one--stop online system securely connects parents and guardians to essen;al personalized informa;on about their children at school. ?With the LAUSD PASSport, parents and guardians can also build stronger rela;onships with their child's teachers, school and all those helping their child to learn and achieve. Access for All ?LAUSD Passport is available 24/7 at passport., or from the LAUSD Families website at families. (quick link on the leZ sidebar). ?Let us help you beRer support your child's success in the classroom. ?Stay connected to your child's educa;onal journey. Stay connected to your child's path to gradua;on...and don't forget your LAUSD PASSport.

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? Flyer Option #1 Color version ? English ? Spanish

? Flyer Option #1 Black & White version ? English ? Spanish

? Flyer Option #2 Color version ? English ? Spanish

? Flyer Option #2 Black & White version ? English ? Spanish

? Flyer Option #3 Color version ? English ? Spanish

? Flyer Option #3 Black & White version ? English ? Spanish

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

LAUSD PASSport

Parent Access Support System Portal (PASSport)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the LAUSD PASSport? A: The LAUSD PASSport stands for LAUSD's Parent Access Support System portal (PASSport). It is a one--stop online system that connects parents and guardians to important informa;on about their child's educa;on. It is secure...it is personalized to your child...and it is custom--made for YOU, our parents and guardians.

Q: I thought we already had a Parent Access system...is this something new? A: It is not a new idea, but it is a new and improved system. Parent Access was the ini;al online system LAUSD created. PASSport is the next genera;on of this online tool to help keep parents and guardians connected to their child's educa;on. This new version provides more informa;on, tools and resources for parents and guardians from the original Parent Access system. Visit passport..

Q: What will I be able to do with this online system? A: Parents and guardians will be able to:

?Monitor their child's class assignments, grades and standardized test scores ?Track their child's progress towards gradua;on ?Check their child's daily aRendance and monitor aRendance trends ?Monitor English Learner Reclassifica;on status ?Update Emergency Contact informa;on ?Keep connected with their child's teachers through email ?Apply for District programs such as eChoices and the Free and Reduced Meal Program

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Continued

Q: How will this ulBmately help my child in school? A: When parents and guardians are involved in their child's educa;on, they succeed academically. The LAUSD PASSport empowers parents and guardians with the informa;on they need when they need it. By providing parents and guardians real--;me informa;on about their child's progress in their educa;on, parents and guardians are beRer prepared to be engaged partners in their child's educa;onal journey.

Q: When will I be able to use this tool? A: The LAUSD PASSport is available in Fall 2014. Before the launch, we are giving you a sneak peek to introduce the LAUSD PASSport, what it can do and why it will be beneficial to you.

Q: What do I need to do to start using this tool when it is available in Fall 2014? A: The first step is parents and guardians need to register for an email account. Then parents and guardians will need to register to LAUSD PASSport using their email address. More informa;on and resources will be available for parents and guardians as we get closer to the "go live" date in Fall 2014.

Q: What if I don't have technology at home? A: Whether it is on a laptop, tablet, phone...or visi;ng your parent center to access technology, no parent or guardian should feel they are not connected to their child's educa;on. That's why we encourage our parents and guardians to visit their school's parent center to access the LAUSD PASSport online at passport., or from the LAUSD Families website at families. (the LAUSD PASSport link is on the leZ sidebar).

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Parent Access Support System Portal (PASSport)

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Parent Letter Template

If you feel it beneficial, please copy and paste the le?er template below onto your school le?erhead and distribute to your parents/guardians. Click here to download Word DOC. Click here for the Spanish version.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

At LAUSD, we believe parents and families are our partners. To help parents and guardians stay connected, LAUSD has developed a new and improved Parent Access Support System Portal (PASSport).

The LAUSD PASSport is a one--stop online system that securely connects parents and guardians to important informa;on about their children at school, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is secure...it is personalized to your child...and it is custom--made for YOU, our parents and guardians.

Through the LAUSD PASSport, you can immediately: ? Monitor your child's aRendance ? View past grades ? Connect with your child's teacher through email ? Update Emergency Informa;on ? Complete online applica;ons ? And much more!

The LAUSD PASSport will be available in Fall 2014 at passport.. The first step is to register at passport..

You will need the following to register:

?A personal e--mail address ?Your child's student ID number ?Your child's date of birth ?Your child's name (as entered on your child's official enrollment form)

Register now at passport. and let the LAUSD PASSport keep you connected to your child's educa;onal journey!

Sincerely,

Principal

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