This guide is intended for teachers using the free, individual version of TalkingPoints! If you do not see these options, contact a school adminstrator to make your changes.
TalkingPoints allows you to add new families to your classes through a few methods: manually, via class codes, or via text message. This chart will show you what method might be best for you.
Situation | Action |
I have families' mobile phone numbers already. | Add families manually (shown in this article). |
The families have the TalkingPoints Families app, they just need to join my class. | |
The families do not/cannot have the app, and I do not have their phone numbers. | |
I need to add a family contact to an existing student. |
Adding Families Manually
Web:
Step 1: Select your class and click on 'Add Students.'
Step 2: Select the first option, 'Add or import new students & contacts.'
Step 3: Start entering your family's contact information. You can also use the Google Sheets or Excel templates we provide (TalkingPoints-contacts-sheet.xlsx) and paste your entries.
Step 4: Click 'Add' when you are done to finalize adding families.
Not finished with your entries? You can save a draft by clicking 'Cancel,' and then 'Save draft.'
We also have the option to access downloadable PDFs to help families join TalkingPoints!
Step 1: Click on 'Add Students'
Step 2: Select 'Download translated invitations for families.'
You can download and send letters to families in our supported languages.
