👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Introducing Parents

Tips on Opening ManageBac+ to your Parent Community

✓ To get parents on board, the school should be fully populated – ensure all students are assigned to classes, and you have the correct advisors added to each.

✓ Each year, we recommend on-boarding new IB Diploma parents to ManageBac+ with an in-person information session, or a personalised online video hosted by your IB coordinator, to provide them with school-specific details and deadlines. You can use the below videos to help aid in the creation of these materials.

✓ Import your parents before sending them welcome emails, unless you’re ready for them to log in immediately! We recommend providing them with login access after your informational session.

✓ Parents often want to know how to get in touch – ensure you have the correct people listed as the Principal, IB Diploma Coordinator within the admin profiles, and that the correct teachers are assigned to each class – parents will be able to see all of the above as key contacts on their side, along with the relevant emails.

Sample E-mail Template for Parents

Sample E-mail template for Parents

Subject: Exciting News: Introducing ManageBac+ - Addressing Your Questions and Enriching Our Educational Experience

Dear Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to announce the introduction of ManageBac+, a comprehensive learning platform that aims to elevate our teaching and learning experiences. ManageBac+ wil be used for students and parents from Grade __ to ___, creating a standardized and integrated experience across the entire school community.

ManageBac+ is a longstanding standard in the industry for managing curriculum, assessment, and reporting. ManageBac+ is used by over 3,000 schools worldwide, spanning more than 120 countries. These schools include both local and international schools that adopt ManageBac+ for its robust features tailored to supporting multiple curriculum.

As we begin this exciting journey with ManageBac+, we want to provide insights into the reasoning behind this transition and the benefits it brings to our educational community.

Key Features of ManageBac+:

1. Centralization: ManageBac+ allows us to centralize various tools and resources, making it easier for staff, students, and parents to access everything they need in one place.

2. Integration with Existing Tools: ManageBac+ is designed to work harmoniously with tools our school is already using. This ensures a smooth transition and minimizes disruption to current workflows.

3. Efficiency and Accessibility: With ManageBac+, we aim to streamline administrative processes, reduce manual work, and enhance accessibility for all stakeholders. This platform will enable a more efficient and collaborative teaching and learning experience.

4. Enhanced Communication: ManageBac+ fosters improved communication between staff, students, and parents. Announcements, assignments, and feedback can be easily shared, creating a more connected learning community.

5. Collaboration: ManageBac+ supports collaborative planning by allowing teachers to create unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments collaboratively. Teachers can work together to develop curriculum materials, share ideas, and align their teaching strategies

6. Parental Access: ManageBac+ provides parents with access to their child's education and fosters a supportive learning environment that enhances student success and well-being.

We understand that embracing new technology may raise questions, and we are committed to supporting you during this transition. To facilitate a smooth onboarding process, we have organized an induction session for parents on [Date and Time].

You will also receive a Welcome Email from ManageBac+ shortly. Please click on the link to set your new password and login by navigating to [Insert your school’s ManageBac+ URL].

For more information, please see the following guides to get started:

• Parent Induction - How to navigate ManageBac+ - A pre-recorded webinar.

• Navigating ManageBac+ as a Parent: Complete step-by-step guide with a video recording on how to navigate

• Getting Started with ManageBac+ as a Parent: List of guides and resources to answer parent FAQs.

We believe ManageBac+ will play a crucial role in furthering our collective success. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to [School Administrator Contact Name], at [School Administrator Contact Email].

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,

[Your Name]

Editable Guide for Parents

Please feel free to use the following guide that you can customise with your schools information and provide as an attachment to your email. We ask that you do not edit the original - but instead make a copy via File > Make a copy.

Copy of ManageBac+ - Guide - Getting Started with ManageBac+ for Parents (UPDATED Jan 2024)

Parent Induction Webinar

You are able to use the below webinar to help introduce the system to your parents. Alternatively, you can use it as a framework and use your schools account to introduce parents.

Navigating ManageBac+ as a Parent (Short Video)