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BackgroundWhen looking for the best tool to strengthen family communication and create authentic student portfolios, (VBCPS) selected Seesaw. At the time of the initial purchase in the fall of 2020, Seesaw was used at five of the district’s elementary schools. Teachers, students, and families shared positive feedback about Seesaw’s ability to foster proactive communication centered around student growth and learning outcomes.“We heard from these schools that Seesaw kept parents in the loop with . So much of what’s happening in elementary schools is hands-on, which means it’s challenging to showcase through a static gradebook or a newsletter. Seesaw was already helping teachers showcase what students were learning on a regular basis,” said Sheila Teri, Instructional Technology Coordinator.Based on alignment with district goals and positive feedback from schools where Seesaw was already used, VBCPS rolled out Seesaw district-wide.SolutionImplementation StrategyOnce the decision was made to use Seesaw across the district, VBCPS formed a committee with representatives from instructional technology, special education, English language learning, and Title I to develop an implementation guide.The guide provided school administrators, teachers, and families with a comprehensive overview of how to get started, communicate with families, and create instructional activities and assessments that promote student voice and choice. This guide has been used as the go-to resource for teachers, administrators, and families since the district first purchased Seesaw in 2020.Building School-level Buy-inTo build trust and excitement with school administrators, the district clearly articulated the value of Seesaw, reinforced the tips from the implementation guide at in-person PD sessions, and set goals around platform adoption.“We know that students who have involved family members do better in school,” said Sharon Shewbridge, Director of Instructional Technology. “So, our Instructional Technology Specialists work hard to ensure at least one family member is connected to every child in the district on Seesaw.”The district-level implementation simplified the work for school leaders and teachers, lessening the burden of rostering and technical setup so they could focus on training and family engagement.Schools and families have reported higher levels of engagement with Seesaw because it gives everyone a window into the great things that are happening in VBCPS classrooms.BenefitsStronger Family PartnershipsSchools and families have reported higher levels of engagement with Seesaw because it gives everyone a window into the great things that are happening in VBCPS classrooms. Seesaw has also helped teachers across the district facilitate better parent/student conferences. Ms. Teri noticed a mindset shift during parent conversations since parents were more informed about student progress.“In the past, student conferences felt like parents were on the other side of the table from teachers and administrators. Seesaw removes some of that doubt or uncertainty and puts everyone on the same page,” said Ms. Teri. “Since parents now have insight into what students are doing and how they’re doing, conversations have shifted from ‘Is this really happening? Is the teacher or school doing something wrong?’ to ‘How can I help my student at home close the gaps and help their learning?’ Seesaw gives us the ability to have

Group instruction videos, 1:1 or small group practice activities and formative assessments. Includes robust lesson plans to support teacher implementation. - 100k ready-to-assign activities created by our community of educators and 1600+ ready-to-teach scaffolded lessons Inclusive Family Engagement - Engage families as partners in the learning process through inclusive two-way communication though portfolios and messages - Provide a window into the classroom and insight into their child's progress with frequent sharing of student posts and assignments - Robust messaging with built-in translation into over 100 home languages - Message Progress Reports to families to keep them informed Digital Portfolios - Capture learning completed within and outside of Seesaw through digital portfolios that showcase student growth.- Organize student work by folder and skill - Simplify parent-teacher conferences and report cards Assessment to Support Data-Driven Decisions - Routinely assess student learning to glean meaningful insights into their understanding and make data-informed instructional decisions - Formative assessments with auto-graded questions provided detailed and actionable reporting - Tie skills and standards to activities for easy progress monitoring of key learning objectives Accessible and Differentiated Learning - Enable developmentally appropriate, accessible, and differentiated instruction to reach and engage all learners Seesaw is COPPA, FERPA and GDPR compliant. Learn more at web.seesaw.me/privacyNeed help? Visit our Help Center at help.seesaw.me.

Here: Introduce SeesawWelcome to Seesaw!a) How to log in at SCHOOL with QR or Text Code or Email or Google Accounts) How to log in at HOME with Home Learning CodesTwo Ways to Create on SeesawLearning Tools SequenceSelect the videos that match the devices in your classroomTake a Photo - tablet | laptopTake a Photo and Add Voice - tablet | laptopMake a Video - tablet | laptopMake a Drawing - all devicesWrite a Note - tablet | laptop(Grades 3+ Only) Upload and Link - all devicesVideo Support for Families in English and SpanishVideo: What is Seesaw for Families (English) Video: ¿Qué es Seesaw?Introducción para las FamiliasVideo: What is Seesaw for kids? (English) Video: ¿Qué es Seesaw? Introducción para estudiantesHow do I add my Child's journal? for FamiliesClick on the links below. How do I add another student to my family account?How does my child sign in to Seesaw via Clever?Can families complete activities?How long do families have access to their child’s Seesaw journal?How do families and students download an archive of student work?Can I add photos and videos as a family member?How do I message the teacher?How can family members get SMS notifications?Home+learning+with+seesaw+1+pager+english.pdfHow+To_+Home+Learning+with+Seesaw+One+Pager+for+Students+(Spanish).pdfRemote+Learning+with+Seesaw+FAQs+for+Families.pdfRemote+Learning+with+Seesaw+FAQs+for+Families+(Spanish).pdfCopy+of+Learning+at+Home+Tips+for+Families+(1).pdfsp Learning at Home Tips for Families (Spanish).pdfRemote+Learning+with+Seesaw+FAQs+for+Families.pdfRemote+Learning+with+Seesaw+FAQs+for+Families+(Spanish).pdf