We are delighted to invite you to a training workshop that will deliver key information and assistance with different modules in Sentral software to ensure an efficient communication with parents.
Please note: a participant can freely register for these workshops to reserve a spot. An invoice will be sent to your school following your attendance at this Workshop. Cost details can be found at the bottom of the page.
Workshop Objective: Learn how to communicate with parents in an efficient and effective way on the following topics:
- Absence explanation and future absences
- Parent teacher Interviews
- School events and reminders
- Updates and news feed
Workshop Outline: MESSAGING AND PARENT PORTAL
How to leverage the Messaging module to handle student absences
- Set-up up the module
- using email and sms for absence notifications
- manage sent/outbound and received messages
- set-up templates
- draw reports
How to leverage the Parent Portal to communicate with parents
Portal Console
- Settings
- Access Controls, including, but not limited to Attendance, Reporting, Activity Timeline, Interviews)
- Letter/email setup (Family Vs Non-Residential)
- Portal login – home screen image
- Future Absence Reasons
Parent Portal
- Family keys vs Student Keys
- Generate keys and print letters
- Reading the screens
- Manage users
App Registration/linking and troubleshooting
News Feed
This Workshop costs $250 per session as an introductory price per person. This cost will include morning tea. Should you wish to bring a 2nd attendee to this workshop, we are happy to offer a 50% discount i.e. $125 per additional person.
Feedback gained from these sessions will help inform the future of regular workshops in terms of location, content and timing.
