Canvas for Parents and Guardians

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This short course is meant to provide parents and guardians with an introduction to Canvas, directions on how to create a parent account to "co-enroll" in a course as an observer, navigate Canvas, and how to download and use the parent app to track students' progress. Because Roanoke City Public Schools teachers and staff value and encourage the participation of all stakeholders in ensuring high levels of student learning, including the vital involvement of parents and guardians, this course has been made available to any parent or guardian who wants to know more about Canvas.

You may navigate this course by clicking on the buttons below or by clicking modules in the course navigation on the left side of the page. It is recommended that you start with Introduction to Canvas; then, view Canvas Observer and Canvas Parent App. Please note that the course is unmoderated (there is no instructor), so please direct any questions to the Roanoke City Public Schools Instructional Technology Department at 540-853-6070.