# Forefront Education Help Center > Welcome to Forefront Education's Knowledge Base ## For Teachers - [Introduction to Forefront for New Teachers](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152436-introduction-to-forefront-for-new-teachers.md): These resources provide brief introductions to the teacher experience within Forefront. - [How to Look at Student-Level Data](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152445-how-to-look-at-student-level-data.md): This article gives an overview of different ways for teachers to analyze student-level assessment data in Forefront. - [How to Look at Class-Level Data](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152446-how-to-look-at-class-level-data.md): This article gives an overview of different ways for teachers to analyze class-level assessment data in Forefront. - [Entering Assessment Data in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152463-entering-assessment-data-in-forefront.md): This article explains how users can enter data for students in their classes and additional helpful features. - [Logging In to Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152464-logging-in-to-forefront.md): This article explains the log in process for various ways of logging in, including Clever, ClassLink, Google and local passwords. - [Beginning-of-Year Review for Returning Teachers](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15799393-beginning-of-year-review-for-returning-teachers.md): This article provides a brief beginning-of-year review for teachers returning to Forefront for a new school year. - [Troubleshooting Data Confusion](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152348-troubleshooting-data-confusion.md): This article explains things that can happen and make data confusing and tools to troubleshoot. - [How to Access Next Steps Materials](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152350-how-to-access-next-steps-materials.md): This article explains what Next Steps materials are and how to access them from the spreadsheet and reports. - [How do I modify class names?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152394-how-do-i-modify-class-names.md): This article explains how teachers and leaders can modify class names in Forefront. - [How to Use Dashboards](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152403-how-to-use-dashboards.md): This 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 Teacher](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152418-how-to-use-report-cards-as-a-teacher.md): This article explains how teachers use the Report Card feature. - [How to Access Printable Documents and Handouts](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152421-how-to-access-printable-documents-and-handouts.md): This article explains how to access printable documents and Handouts in Forefront. - [How to Add an Assessment to a Class](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152422-how-to-add-an-assessment-to-a-class.md): This article explains how a teacher can add an assessment to a single class. - [How to Share Classes](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152439-how-to-share-classes.md): This 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 Groups](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152440-how-to-create-new-classes-or-groups.md): This article explains how teachers can create classes \(or groups\) of students flexibly from students that they have access to. - [Downloading Printable Documents Without Word](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152413-downloading-printable-documents-without-word.md): This 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 Reports](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15926788-create-intervention-groups-from-reports.md): Learn how to use report results to identify student needs, create a targeted intervention group, and connect the group with instructional resources in Forefront. - [Leverage Year-Over-Year Data in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152415-leverage-year-over-year-data-in-forefront.md): This 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 Support](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152430-how-to-identify-students-in-need-of-support.md): This article explains how Forefront can help you identify students who are in need of extra supports. - [Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152432-preparing-for-parent-teacher-conferences.md): This article provides recommendations for in-person discussion tools and printable options for talking to families. ## For Building & District Leaders - [Leverage the Power of the Pacing Page](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152360-leverage-the-power-of-the-pacing-page.md): This article explains how school or district leaders can use the pacing page as a launchpad for their most important work. - [Introduction to Forefront for School and District Leaders](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152423-introduction-to-forefront-for-school-and-district-leaders.md): Resources to support school and district-level leadership as they get started with Forefront. - [Overview of the Reporting Suite for Leaders](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152425-overview-of-the-reporting-suite-for-leaders.md): This article gives an overview of how leaders can think about using the reporting suite for meaningful data analysis. - [Beginning-of-Year Planning for Returning Leaders](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15805660-beginning-of-year-planning-for-returning-leaders.md): Review prior-year implementation and results, prepare reports and dashboards for upcoming data meetings, and explore professional learning resources for the new school year. - [Leading a First Data Discussion in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152431-leading-a-first-data-discussion-in-forefront.md): This article contains a framework and printable protocol for leading a productive data discussion looking at the data from a single assessment. - [Support Accountability of Data Collection for Data Validity](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152351-support-accountability-of-data-collection-for-data-validity.md): This article explains how leaders can support accountability for teacher data entry, which is necessary for meaningful analysis of data. - [Leading an Equitable Success Data Discussion](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152416-leading-an-equitable-success-data-discussion.md): This article explains how to lead an Equitable Success data discussion to focus on demographic trends in your data. ## For Technical Administrators - [Rostering Sync Setup](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152470-rostering-sync-setup.md): This article explains how to use Forefront's Secure File folder to upload rosters automatically. - [Roster File Contents](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152468-roster-file-contents.md): This article lists and describes the columns allowed in the roster file, and provides additional notes and troubleshooting options. - [Managing District-Wide Assessment Resources](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152357-managing-district-wide-assessment-resources.md): This article contains information about user permissions and best practices to effectively create and manage assessment resources accessible across your district in our software. - [Adding or Accessing Files Securely in Forefront Resources](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152400-adding-or-accessing-files-securely-in-forefront-resources.md): This article explains how users with district write access \(read about roles here\) can upload or download files securely through Forefront resources. - [Fixing Duplicate Students, Users, or Classes](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152417-fixing-duplicate-students-users-or-classes.md): This article explains how to merge duplicate students, users, classes, etc. - [Demographic Data in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152441-demographic-data-in-forefront.md): This article explains demographic data capabilities for users of Forefront. - [Understanding User Roles](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152444-understanding-user-roles.md): This article explains the permissions and functionalities of the different roles of Forefront users. - [Add or Modify User Accounts Manually](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152466-add-or-modify-user-accounts-manually.md): This article explains how to add users manually, not using Clever, Classlink, an SFTP sync or a one-time upload. - [Add Student Accounts Manually](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152467-add-student-accounts-manually.md): If you only need to add a couple of students to Forefront or modify a few student records, add students … - [School Terms and Roster Mapping in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15217027-school-terms-and-roster-mapping-in-forefront.md): Learn how Forefront school terms roll over each year, and how current rosters are mapped to courses. - [Rostering in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152471-rostering-in-forefront.md): This article explains the different options for rostering with Forefront. - [One-Time Manual Roster Uploads](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152469-one-time-manual-roster-uploads.md): This article explains how district managers can roster Forefront accounts with a single spreadsheet upload. - [Adding Printable Documents or Handouts to Courses](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152420-adding-printable-documents-or-handouts-to-courses.md): This article explains how to add family letters, printable documents, and Handouts to courses. - [Assigning an Assessment to a Course](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152433-assigning-an-assessment-to-a-course.md): This article explains how to add a new assessment at the course level, which means all teachers with classes enrolled in the course will see it. - [Managing Courses](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152437-managing-courses.md): This article explains how to manage courses in Forefront. - [Understanding and Configuring Lenses](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152438-understanding-and-configuring-lenses.md): This article explains Forefront's lens functionality, how to set it up, and some recommended set-ups. - [Configure Intervention Courses](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15921875-configure-intervention-courses.md): Learn how district leaders with District Management permissions can create and configure an intervention course, add Standard Lenses and assessments, and organize documents for teachers and families. ## For Parents - [Universal Screeners for Number Sense: Frequently Asked Questions for Families](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/16311775-universal-screeners-for-number-sense-frequently-asked-questions-for-families.md): Learn what the Universal Screeners for Number Sense \(USNS\) measure, what students experience during screening, how results are used, and how number sense develops across kindergarten through fifth ... - [Universal Screeners for Number Sense: Indiana K-2 Family FAQs](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/16311890-universal-screeners-for-number-sense-indiana-k-2-family-faqs.md): Learn what Indiana’s K-2 early numeracy screening requirement means for your child, what students experience when taking the Universal Screeners for Number Sense \(USNS\), how results are used, and w... ## Number Sense Projects - [USNS Overall Performance Levels](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15702475-usns-overall-performance-levels.md): Learn how USNS overall performance levels are calculated, what each band means, and why score ranges do not begin at zero. - [USNS National Norms and the Global Cohort](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15702612-usns-national-norms-and-the-global-cohort.md): Compare local USNS results with the Global Cohort and view percentile ranges for students and groups. - [Materials Preparation for USNS Screeners](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14762107-materials-preparation-for-usns-screeners.md): Grade-level materials checklists for USNS screeners, including manipulatives, note catchers, and guidance for capturing student responses in Forefront or on paper. - [How do I record Fluency USNS results in Forefront?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152396-how-do-i-record-fluency-usns-results-in-forefront.md): This article explains how to enter results for the Midyear and Spring USNS fluency tasks in Forefront, and offers specific support to understanding how to score the F tasks in these assessments. - [FAQs about the Universal Screeners for Number Sense](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152354-faqs-about-the-universal-screeners-for-number-sense.md): This article includes many of the Frequently Asked Questions about the Universal Screeners for Number Sense. Use the right sidebar to jump to the relevant question, if needed. - [Features of the Universal Screeners for Number Sense](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152353-features-of-the-universal-screeners-for-number-sense.md): This article covers features and elements of the Universal Screeners for Number Sense. Use the right sidebar to jump to the relevant topic, if needed. - [Using the USNS for Diagnostic Assessment Purposes](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15921519-using-the-usns-for-diagnostic-assessment-purposes.md): Learn how the USNS can be used for diagnostic assessment to identify instructional starting points and monitor student growth. - [USNS Assessment Guide - 2026 Updates](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15936533-usns-assessment-guide-2026-updates.md): Review corrections, formatting improvements, and other updates included in the Fall, Midyear, and Spring 2026 USNS assessment guides. - [FAQs about the Fractional Reasoning Screeners](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152355-faqs-about-the-fractional-reasoning-screeners.md): This article includes frequently asked questions regarding the Fractional Reasoning Screeners. - [Features of the Fractional Reasoning Screeners](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152356-features-of-the-fractional-reasoning-screeners.md): This article outlines features of the FRS for teachers and leaders. ## Understanding and Using Data - [Data Table Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14977179-data-table-report.md): This article explains what the Data Table report type is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Stacked Bar Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14981560-stacked-bar-report.md): This article explains what the Stacked Bar report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Question Analysis Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982141-question-analysis-report.md): This article explains what the Question Analysis report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Standard Analysis Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982243-standard-analysis-report.md): This article explains what the Standard Analysis report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Line Chart Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982517-line-chart-report.md): This article explains what the Line Chart report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Sankey Chart Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982525-sankey-chart-report.md): This article explains what the Sankey Chart is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Histogram Reports](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982539-histogram-reports.md): This help doc provides an overview of the Score and Proficiency Histogram report types in Forefront. - [Completion Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982781-completion-report.md): This article explains what the Completion report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Standard Wheel Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982789-standard-wheel-report.md): This article explains what a Standard Wheel report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Correlation Statistics Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982793-correlation-statistics-report.md): This article explains what a Correlation Statistics report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Assessment Progress Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14982814-assessment-progress-report.md): This article explains what the Assessment Progress report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Standard Growth Report](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14999725-standard-growth-report.md): This article explains what the Standard Growth report is and how to use it in Forefront. - [Saving and Sharing Reports](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152210-saving-and-sharing-reports.md): This article explains how to save and share reports. - [Reporting Suite: Quick Videos](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152337-reporting-suite-quick-videos.md): This article includes quick videos explaining tips and tricks in the Forefront reporting suite. - [Looking at Growth in the Reporting Suite](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152349-looking-at-growth-in-the-reporting-suite.md): This article includes videos that explain ways to look at student growth on screeners, curricular assessments, and progress monitoring. - [Enhanced Cohort Useage](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152395-enhanced-cohort-useage.md): This article explains how to get more powerful data analysis from more advanced cohort configuration. - [How to Access the Reporting Suite via Spreadsheet](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152407-how-to-access-the-reporting-suite-via-spreadsheet.md): This video explains the reporting suite as accessed by teachers through the spreadsheet "Reports" button. - [Welcome to the Reporting Suite](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152408-welcome-to-the-reporting-suite.md): This video provides an overview of the reporting suite and links to further resources. - [Report Types 101](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14846313-report-types-101.md): This help doc explains what each report does and provides examples of when they might be useful to your work in Forefront. - [How do I analyze demographic data in reports?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152397-how-do-i-analyze-demographic-data-in-reports.md): This article explains how users can look at demographic data in the reporting suite. - [How do I focus on one student's progress?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152399-how-do-i-focus-on-one-student-s-progress.md): This article details high-leverage reports in the reporting suite for focusing on the growth and performance of a single student. - [Looking at Historic Data in Reports](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152402-looking-at-historic-data-in-reports.md): This article shows how to look at historic data in the reporting suite. - [How do I analyze growth from assessment to assessment?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152404-how-do-i-analyze-growth-from-assessment-to-assessment.md): This article shares examples of questions that can be used to reflect on student growth, a report type to view that data, and tips for setting up the reports. - [How do I use an assessment to guide instruction?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152406-how-do-i-use-an-assessment-to-guide-instruction.md): This article details high-leverage reports in the reporting suite for teachers looking at results of a single assessment to guide instruction. - [How to Progress Monitor with Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152429-how-to-progress-monitor-with-forefront.md): Progress monitoring can be managed in different ways depending on who delivers interventions and what data the school or district wants to collect. This article outlines common approaches for colle... ## Forefront FAQs - [Troubleshooting Locked Data Tabs](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14324634-troubleshooting-locked-data-tabs.md): This article provides support for managing locked data tabs in Forefront. - [When should I use "exclude proficiency" on an assessment?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152412-when-should-i-use-exclude-proficiency-on-an-assessment.md): This video explains considerations for excluding assessment data from students' standards proficiency. - [Should I put a zero in or leave the spreadsheet box blank?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152414-should-i-put-a-zero-in-or-leave-the-spreadsheet-box-blank.md): This video explains how to decide how to record a student not answering a question. - [Understanding Proficiency in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152443-understanding-proficiency-in-forefront.md): This article explains how and why Forefront calculates standards proficiency to reflect student understanding. - [Connect to the SFTP Server](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152465-connect-to-the-sftp-server.md): Forefront uses SFTP for secure file transfers. When using an SFTP program, please visit the "District Info" page under District … - [Why is there no assessment overall in Bridges Third Edition?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152358-why-is-there-no-assessment-overall-in-bridges-third-edition.md): This article explains why the Math Learning Center is not using an overall for their Bridges Third assessments. - [Forefront’s Configuration for Add+Vantage Math Recovery \(AVMR\) Assessment Results](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152359-forefront-s-configuration-for-add-vantage-math-recovery-avmr-assessment-results.md): This article explains how AVMR is configured in Forefront. - [How should I configure Bridges Intervention in Forefront?](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152398-how-should-i-configure-bridges-intervention-in-forefront.md): This article explains our recommendations for configuring Bridges Intervention based on how your district uses the curriculum. ## Forefront Features - [How to Clone an Assessment](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152435-how-to-clone-an-assessment.md): This article explains how to clone and assign an assessment. - [How to Create \(or Modify\) a Custom Assessment](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152434-how-to-create-or-modify-a-custom-assessment.md): This article explains how to create an assessment. - [Teacher Report Card Overview](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15589897-teacher-report-card-overview.md): This article provides an overview of the teacher report card tool in Forefront. Learn how to accept or override grades, add notes, and print report cards at the class level. - [How to Clone and Modify an Existing Handout](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152343-how-to-clone-and-modify-an-existing-handout.md): Learn how to clone an existing handout, make school- or district-specific updates, and add the customized version to a course. - [Handouts: FAQ](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152347-handouts-faq.md): This article has answers for Frequently Asked Questions about Handouts. - [Configuring Report Cards for your District](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15590049-configuring-report-cards-for-your-district.md): Learn how District Leaders can utilize the report card tool in Forefront. - [Printing Report Cards in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15589564-printing-report-cards-in-forefront.md): Learn how to batch print report cards at the district and school level, print at the class level, and confirm completion before you print. - [Custom Data Exports](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152405-custom-data-exports.md): This article explains the information a district can collect and share to most efficiently request an export. - [Accessing and Running Non-Scheduled Export Jobs](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/14152410-accessing-and-running-non-scheduled-export-jobs.md): This article explains how to access and run jobs to export data from Forefront. - [Importing Assessment Data into Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15590240-importing-assessment-data-into-forefront.md): This article explains how to import assessment data from a file into Forefront. Learn how to build an import recipe, map questions to columns, and confirm the import completed successfully. - [How to Create a Custom Data Export Job](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15926153-how-to-create-a-custom-data-export-job.md): Learn how to configure and schedule custom export jobs in Forefront. ## Professional Learning - [Accessing Online Courses in Forefront](https://support.forefront.education/en/articles/15444233-accessing-online-courses-in-forefront.md): Learn how to access embedded professional learning to support your use of Forefront, the Universal Screeners for Number Sense \(USNS\), and more.