District 49 serves a diverse student population in eastern Colorado Springs, spanning 133 square miles with 21,000 students and 1,000 staff across 22 campuses. Among these is the Springs Studio for Academic Success (SSAE), a high-performing blended learning school that caters to students from across Colorado.
Managing usernames and passwords became a significant burden for District 49’s teachers, staff, and students. Time-consuming password resets and login troubleshooting hindered instructional time, especially in the district's blended learning environments. Initial attempts to implement an in-house single sign-on solution proved insufficient for their needs. With increasing reliance on digital resources, the district sought a third-party platform to provide secure, seamless access from any location or device.
After 18 months of research and consultation with other Colorado districts, District 49 selected ClassLink as their single sign-on solution. The rollout began at SSAE, where the blended learning model made a streamlined digital environment essential. ClassLink’s LaunchPad provided a centralized dashboard for students, parents, and teachers, offering a single username and password for all approved resources.
With ClassLink, password reset inquiries dropped dramatically, freeing IT staff and student support coaches to focus on higher-value tasks. Teachers gained more instructional time, while students accessed their digital tools without frustration. The flexibility of ClassLink’s platform enabled District 49 to enhance the fidelity of application usage, aligning with their broader educational goals.
I would encourage any Principal or school leader to consider single sign-on.
