Brightwheel Help Center

Using brightwheel

Take a deeper dive into each of the many features available in our all-in-one platform.

Instructions for teachers & staff

Sign up for brightwheel as staff

Check in as staff

View schedules as staff

View time off as staff

Everything you need to know about student check-in

Log student attendance as staff

Add staff & student schedules

Mark students as absent

Set up check-in_{3 articles}

Customize check-in settings _{2 articles}

Manage student attendance records

Correct student attendance records

Delete attendance records

Send attendance to external programs_{4 articles}

Kentucky CCAP attendance reporting_{4 articles}

Staff attendance, timecards & payroll

Get started with brightwheel payroll

Understanding staff check-in

Add & manage staff time off

Add & manage staff timecards

View staff overtime

Troubleshoot staff attendance errors

Send a log of student daily activities to families

Plan meals and menus

Add & share calendar events

Set reminders for staff to log activities

Log staff Health Checks

Types of activities _{5 articles}

Message families & staff

Start messaging in brightwheel

View your messages

Types of messages to send

Send message attachments

Message families_{5 articles}

Message teachers & staff_{2 articles}

Manage messages_{5 articles}

Paperwork, enrollment forms & Sign-ups

Share files & documents with families

Create digital forms

Share digital forms

Review form submissions

Export form submissions & responses

Types of fields available on forms & paperwork

Available pre-built state form templates

Create other form types_{3 articles}

Manage forms & paperwork _{3 articles}

Admissions packets _{4 articles}

Sign-up sheets for program events & activities _{3 articles}

Overview of brightwheel Admissions features

Gain a holistic overview of your admissions pipeline

Manage program waitlists

Create Programs & assign students

Understanding the Enrollment & Financial Details section on student profiles