District TalkingPoints Support
Aisha Madu amadu@egusd.net
Direct Line 916-831-5553
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Welcome back, team!
The new school year is here, and we are excited to continue using TalkingPoints to strengthen connections between families and schools. To help you start the year strong, we've gathered a collection of back-to-school resources designed to support your success throughout the school year.
📋 For you and your team
Help Center and Partner Resources have tools to support your team and all of the TalkingPoints users at Elk Grove Unified School District.
See What's New keeps you posted on the latest features. This page includes a Back-to-School webinar and links to feature updates as well.
Quick Start slide deck that your team can use to get teachers logged in, oriented and sending their first message in 15 minutes!
🏫 For School Administrators
Getting Started Guides for School Administrators
The Launch Strong Playbook is your all-in-one guide to kicking off TalkingPoints for the 2026-2027 school year, with ready-to-use welcome messages, FAQs, and tips for building strong family communication habits from day one.
🧑🏼🏫 For Teachers and Non-Rostered Users
Getting Started Guide for Teachers and Non-Rostered Users
A one page overview of What’s New in TalkingPoints for teachers or the See What's New for School Teachers site
This article is for partner teachers to learn how to view a co-teachers message.
👨👩👦👦 For TalkingPoints Families
👥 Need to add support staff to TalkingPoints? Follow the How to Get TalkingPoints Access for Support Staff instructions on the document below.
[How to Get...ort Staff_ | PDF]
Access self-paced training materials, tutorials, and videos to help you effectively use TalkingPoints throughout the school year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions, troubleshooting tips, and guidance for common TalkingPoints tasks.
Talking Points Updates for Administrators
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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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
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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