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Congratulations on starting a new job with APS! We are so happy to have you join the school district. Below is some information to get you started with using technology in our district. Please contact the Service Desk for immediate support.
Activate your APS Account & Get Started with Google
Activate your APS Account & Get Started with Google
This information is sent to your personal email once you have accepted the job with HR. Please check your personal email for an email from HR with your temporary password, your email address, and more.
Go to pwreset.aps.edu
Select Change Password
User Name: (check your email from HR)
Temporary password (check your email from HR)
Create a new password
Confirm your new password
Password Requirements
A minimum length of 8 characters
Three of the following four elements: uppercase letters (A‐Z), lowercase
letters (a‐z), Numbers (0-9), Symbols (such as @, $, !)
NOTE: Passwords cannot include first or last names
Edit Profile
Select Edit Profile
Type in your User Name and password
Select three security questions
Add an answer for each question
NOTE: Profile questions are needed to reset your password or unlock your account, so don't skip this step
APS uses Google for email and calendars. Make sure you are logged into your APS Chrome account as well as logged into your computer with your APS account.
You must immediately turn on Two Factor Authorization for your APS Google Account.
Click here to watch videos and resources on how to turn on Two Factor Authentication.
Accounts without Two Factor Authorization will be suspended. This is time sensitive. Please turn on Two Factor Authentication as soon as you can.
Visit the Gmail page for resources on how to get started with Gmail.
Request a New Device
Request a New Device
If you have been identified as a new hire that qualifies for a district provided laptop for your position, then please follow the steps below to get your first time device.
Click on the self-service portal link to enter a Service desk request
Select the following:
I am: Employee
I need support for: New Hire Device Request (NEW EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Enter your contact information and submit the form
Once submitted, a technician will reach out to you to schedule an appointment to get set-up on your new device.
Note, if you are not new to APS and need to request a replacement device, please submit a service desk ticket here.
APS Systems
APS Systems
APS uses a lot of systems that may be new to use. Below is a list of many of the APS systems you will need to know, as well as how to access them and what they are used for. Click on the title to open the system. Note, many systems are accessed through Classlink and will route you to log in through Classlink first.
What is it for: Classlink or my.aps.edu is how you access and log into the commonly used apps for APS such as everything listed in this section as well as Google, textbook websites, and more. Classlink will automatically log you in to most of these sites.
How to access it: my.aps.edu (bookmark it!)
Who to ask for help: Service Desk
What is it for: Synergy is the Gradebook and Attendance website for all teachers. You can also email students and parents.
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu and click on the Synergy logo. Alternatively, you can find all Synergy links here.
Who to ask for help: SIS Support Ticket
New User Training: Intranet Link
Office of Accountability: (505) 872-6847
SIS Support Ticket Request: https://www.aps.edu/student-information-systems-sis/support
What is it for: Powerschool is how you access your required and voluntary PD. Some required PD you will access from Powerschool may include Test Security Training, TELL course, NBCI, and more. You can also print transcripts of PD you have completed.
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu, click on Employee Resources, and click on the Powerschool Unified Talent logo.
Who to ask for help: Service Desk
What is it for: Canvas is how you access self paced trainings that can be completed at your own pace. These trainings may be required, such as test security training, or voluntary, such as
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu and click on the Canvas logo. NOTE: You must be logged into my.aps.edu to access Canvas. If you get logged out of my.aps.edu you will not be able to complete the quizzes.
Who to ask for help: Service Desk
What is it for: Lawson is your record of how many sick and personal days you have accrued, your W2 information, and you can call out sick, jury duty, personal day off work.
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu, click on Employee Resources, and click on the Lawson logo. NOTE: You can only access Lawson when you are on APS internet. Choose Lawson PRD when logging in!
Who to ask for help: Business Systems at BusinessSystems@aps.edu
Winocular
Winocular
What is it for: Winocular is how you search for jobs at APS as well as fill our paperwork (Smart Forms) that gets sent to certain employees from HR as part of their contract. You also renew your contract here yearly.
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu, click on Employee Resources (folder), and click on the Winocular logo.
Who to ask for help: Main Phone: (505) 880-4861
Email: HROperations@aps.edu
Safeschools
Safeschools
What is it for: Safe Schools contains required trainings you must complete yearly.
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu, click on Employee Resources, and click on the Safe Schools logo.
Who to ask for help: HR https://www.aps.edu/human-resources/training-resource-center/aps-required-trainings
What is it for: The PED now uses Canvas for teachers to complete their teacher evaluation process, which includes PDP, formal evaluations, self-reflection, and collecting evidence for Domains 1-4
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu, click on Employee Resources, then click on the PED Canvas logo.
Who to ask for help: PED Website for using Canvas email questions to teacherevaluation@aps.edu
APS Online Resources
APS Online Resources
What is it for: The APS website serves as a central hub for information and resources for our K-12 community. This includes resources primarily for our students, families, community members and staff.
How to access it: go to aps.edu, click on Employee Resources, Students & Families, Community, or the top navigation to find relative resources.
Employees. NOTE: Employees can find all employee related resources here.
Who to ask for help: Service Desk or your administration.
What is it for: Some district resources live on the Intranet, including training for Synergy.
How to access it: go to my.aps.edu, click on Employee Resources, and click on the Intranet logo. NOTE: Intranet can only be accessed when you are on APS internet, so you cannot access it from home.
Who to ask for help: Service Desk or your administration.
What is it for: The Curriculum and Instruction Department (C&I) helps with all curriculum and textbooks for all grade levels. Curriculum and Instruction oversees the implementation of state standards, the adoption of academic core instructional resources and professional learning for teachers.
How to access it: C&I Website
Who to ask for help: Main Phone: (505) 872-6874
Email: griego_ash@aps.edu
What is it for: The Special Education Department
How to access it: Special Education Website
Who to ask for help: Call: (505) 855-9900, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email: specialeddept@aps.edu
What is it for: Language and Clutural Equity (LCE) works with teachers and students in bilingual and ELD classes. They help with ELD testing (screener and ACCESS) and the bilingual seal. The Language and Cultural Equity Department provides leadership, technical assistance, and professional resources to schools for the implementation of alternative language services of students with linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to access it: LCE Website
Who to ask for help: LCE Main Phone: (505) 881-9429
Email: LCEsupport@aps.edu
What is it for: The Educational Technology team supports teachers with training face to face, webinar and self-paced online while also vetting primary sourced learning opportunities provided by our partners. Our team is made up of Resources Teachers (EdTech +), System Administrators (EdTech CASA), and Service Techs (EdTech Client Services).
How to access it: EdTech home page
Who to ask for help: Service Desk or your administration.
Email: edtech@aps.edu
Other useful website resources
Other useful website resources
School Delays and Asynchronous Learning Days (EdTech - Supporting Students on Inclement Weather Days)
ParentVUE / StudentVUE (Synergy gradebook and communication app for students and families)
See all the training resources that Educational Technology has to offer under the Educators section of this website.
Request a training from Educational Technology for individual, small or large group training needs. Ask a question pertaining to EdTech. An EdTech Support Specialist will respond back through email. Learn more about our self-paced course offerings on our EdTech Skill Progression page.
Classlink, Powerschool, and Canvas How-To one pagers
Classlink, Powerschool, and Canvas How-To one pagers
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