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2025-2026 School Year TalkingPoints Toolkit

Whether you're new to TalkingPoints, need a refresher or ready to dive into the a few of the newest tools, this digital resource has everything you need in one place.

👉 Access the toolkit here!

Inside, you’ll find:
- Onboarding guides for first-time users
- Training materials for school and district staff
- Overviews and guides to our new features
- Resources to deepen two-way communication and build strong family-school partnerships

These new capabilities designed to strengthen engagement, streamline communication, and improve outcomes for all students.

How to Create Custom Groups

Creating Custom Groups- Learn more my clicking the article HERE , you either have access to do it by uploading a .csv file or adding students individually.

Here is the template you need if you already have the perm id's ready to go- TalkingPoints Template for creating groups.

TalkingPoints Help Center

Teacher and Staff Start Up Guide

Videos and Asynchronus Training Resources

TalkingPoints FAQ's

Talking Points Updates for Administrators

Staff Announcements: Include staff in announcements or send staff-only updates to streamline communication. [Learn More »]

Admin Personal Messaging: Option for school administrators to message families as themselves—fostering trust and connections. [Learn More »]

Your Inboxes: Brings all your messages into one place, whether sending on behalf of the school or as a personal message to families. [Learn More »]

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Attendance Engagement Tools
Message Mentor: Message Mentor is like a built-in helper that allows teachers to level up their family messages with a click of a button.
Document Translation

Fast and simple! School staff see a popup prompt offering the option to translate .pdf or .docx message attachments. They will be able to view both the English and translated versions they send. (Please do not use this to translate any legal documents, ex 504's or IEP's)

Talking Points Updates for Teachers and Other Staff

Quick Kudos: Celebrate student achievements instantly with just a few clicks. [Learn More »]

Positive Message Tracking: Easily track positive engagement to ensure every student receives recognition. [Learn More »]

Family Check-Ins: Stay connected year-round with pre-built messages aligned with key school calendar moments [Learn More »]

Create Event Sign-ups + Calendar Sync: Simplify scheduling with easy event creation, family sign-ups, and calendar syncing—great for conferences, family nights, and more. [Learn More »]

Home Activity Suggestions - Boost academic achievement by engaging families with easy at-home activities that extend learning beyond the classroom. [Learn More »]

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