For Teachers
Find help with entering data, viewing class reports, and using results to support instruction.
20 articles
Getting Started for Teachers
Getting started
- Introduction to Forefront for New TeachersThese resources provide brief introductions to the teacher experience within Forefront.
- How to Look at Student-Level DataThis article gives an overview of different ways for teachers to analyze student-level assessment data in Forefront.
- How to Look at Class-Level DataThis article gives an overview of different ways for teachers to analyze class-level assessment data in Forefront.
- Entering Assessment Data in ForefrontThis article explains how users can enter data for students in their classes and additional helpful features.
- Logging In to ForefrontThis article explains the log in process for various ways of logging in, including Clever, ClassLink, Google and local passwords.
How to for Teachers
How to manage classes
- Beginning-of-Year Review for Returning TeachersThis article provides a brief beginning-of-year review for teachers returning to Forefront for a new school year.
- Troubleshooting Data ConfusionThis article explains things that can happen and make data confusing and tools to troubleshoot.
- How to Access Next Steps MaterialsThis article explains what Next Steps materials are and how to access them from the spreadsheet and reports.
- How do I modify class names?This article explains how teachers and leaders can modify class names in Forefront.
- How to Use DashboardsThis article explains what a dashboard is, where to find it, and what to do with dashboards in Forefront.
- How to Use Report Cards as a TeacherThis article explains how teachers use the Report Card feature.
- How to Access Printable Documents and HandoutsThis article explains how to access printable documents and Handouts in Forefront.
- How to Add an Assessment to a ClassThis article explains how a teacher can add an assessment to a single class.
- How to Share ClassesThis article explains how teachers can share a class with a colleague. This allows them to view and add data for the shared class,
- How to Create New Classes or GroupsThis article explains how teachers can create classes (or groups) of students flexibly from students that they have access to.
- Downloading Printable Documents Without WordThis article is for users who want to download to printable documents (progress reports or family letter) who do not have Word provided by the district.
- Create Intervention Groups from ReportsLearn how to use report results to identify student needs, create a targeted intervention group, and connect the group with instructional resources in Forefront.
Optimizing Teacher Work
Optimizing teacher work
- Leverage Year-Over-Year Data in ForefrontThis article explains how users with historic data (any data from previous year(s)) can access and use that data for more powerful data discussions and planning.
- How to Identify Students in Need of SupportThis article explains how Forefront can help you identify students who are in need of extra supports.
- Preparing for Parent Teacher ConferencesThis article provides recommendations for in-person discussion tools and printable options for talking to families.