Key Tools and Apps
As a parent/guardian in the Urbandale Community School District, you’ll need to create accounts for several important websites and apps that keep you connected with your child’s education. Below is a list of the apps and platforms used across our District, along with helpful links to get you started. (*= Essential for Payment or Communication)
| App/Website Name | What Is It Used For? | How To Access It? |
|---|---|---|
| ACHIEVE Family Portal
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Families with students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can review your student’s special education information at any time. You can view documents, sign consent forms online, and access records whenever you need. | Search your email for the subject “You’re invited to join the ACHIEVE Family Portal.” Click the link in the invitation email and follow the instructions to register for an account. Didn’t receive the email? Contact achievesupport@iowa.gov or reach out to your child’s IEP facilitator to update your email address. |
| Canvas
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This is our Learning Management System for students grades 6-12 to view their class information such as calendars, assignments, and resources if their teacher chooses to use Canvas. | Download the Canvas Student app on Google Play or the App Store. Download the Canvas Parent app on Google Play or the App Store. Canvas Parent Observer Codes. |
| GoGuardian
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GoGuardian is a device management system. You can supervise your child’s technology use on District devices. | Download in the App Store or on Google Play. *Enter the email address registered with the school. Note: If you forgot your registered email address, please reach out to your school administrator.* |
| LINQ Connect*
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Pay for student’s lunches, view meal menus for your school, and apply for free/reduced meals. (LINQ service fee is 3.95% with a minimum of $2.85. You are always welcome to pay by cash or check at your child’s school.) | Register or Sign In to LINQ Connect. |
| ParentSquare/Urbandale App*
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ParentSquare is our communication platform. You will receive communications (app, text, and/or email) via ParentSquare from your child’s teachers, teams/activities, schools, and the District. ParentSquare is also used for alerts such as school cancellations and bus delays (note: voice included for alert notifications). | Activate or Sign In to your account. Download in the App Store or on Google Play. Learn More |
| PowerSchool*
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PowerSchool is our student database. You/your students can see: teachers and class schedule, assignments and grades, attendance monitoring, pay for books & materials and busing fees through a web browser (Note: The app does not work for payments.), and annual student registration (Forms). | You can register for an account after your child(ren) is enrolled. If you need assistance please contact the District Office. Log In via Browser. Download in the App Store or on Google Play. |
| RevTrak*
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Make payments for Adventuretime Services, Chromebook repair, library fees, and more. (RevTrak service fee is 3.83% on credit/debit cards and 2.99% for E-checks. You are always welcome to pay by cash or check at the District/School Office.) | Register or Sign In to RevTrak. |
| Seesaw
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Digital Learning Portfolio used by Elementary teachers to share photos and videos of what your students are learning throughout the day and school year. | Download in the App Store or on Google Play. |
| Xello
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Explore your child’s course plans, career interests, and post-secondary goals. | Get your account set up and started here. |
