Canvas for Students & Families

A key to the success of any online learning program is the engagement and support of students and their families. The resources below will assist you as you begin your online learning journey.

New to Canvas?

If you are new to the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or looking to learn more, please take some time to review the support articles and videos on the Canvas site.

Recommended Action(s):

Review the support videos for students.
Review the support videos for families.
Review the support guide for students.
Review the support guide for families.

Parent/Guardian Observer Role

Parent/Guardian Instructions
What is the observer role?
How do I sign up for a canvas account as a parent?
How do I generate a student pairing code?
How do I link a student to my user account as an observer?
Pairing Codes - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as an observer?

To see this in action, please watch this brief screencast.