New families are required to complete the Homeschool Preparation course in your (not your student's) My Springs Canvas account by May. At Springs our top priority is to support homeschool families in teaching and students in learning. This course will walk you through all things Springs.
It is best to begin the lessons as soon as you can. There are 8 modules to complete by May. There are lots of great lessons, videos and even live sessions to get you familiar with our program as you begin this new homeschool adventure with Springs.
The login for the Parent My Springs is on your General Info Sheet which is found in your Family Folder. Click “Apps” to get your apps to load on to your dashboard Click the Canvas App. Then accept the invitation to the Homeschool Preparation Course to add it to your dashboard. Then click into the course tile to get started.
You don't have access to the quizzes in your student's account so make sure you are logged into your Parent Account! If you click on "Account" on the top left, a box will pop out telling you whose account you are in.
2025/2026 Homeschool Preparation Course (link) - You complete the course by reading and reviewing all the material in the course and then taking the quizzes and answering all the discussion questions.
New parents should try to finish Modules 1-3 within the first 2 weeks of enrollment as these will teach you how to do attendance , how to order in Bookmart, how to upload portfolios, etc. Each module should take 30-60 min. It is ideal for you to finish them within the first two months of enrollment but required by May.