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ClassLink

Better Insights. Better Learning.

Utah schools are tackling tough challenges, especially with an ongoing surge in class size. On top of this, school leaders must evaluate, implement, and manage hundreds of digital learning resources each year. ClassLink can’t help with a growing population, but we can help you make more informed decisions with insights from our Learning Analytics.

From Box Elder to Piute and beyond, Utah school districts thrive with ClassLink. Courtesy of the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), your district can gain everything in the ClassLink suite for zero dollars. That’s right, not just learning analytics, but the complete ClassLink suite is included!

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The Complete ClassLink Suite, Courtesy of USBE

Create an environment where education and technology work together so learning can flourish. From access and analytics to cybersecurity and identity management, ClassLink helps you use technology in ways that promote and support learning. See why over 2,900 school systems love learning with ClassLink.

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ClassLink Solutions
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Learning Analytics

Complete your understanding of digital engagement for all students, instructors, and staff within your school system. Use analytics to better understand everything from equitable access and engagement to the return on your investments and staff professional development needs. ClassLink Analytics and Analytics+ present this data from the district level, down to the individual student, to help you make informed purchasing decisions and better support learning.

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Cybersecurity & MFA

Keep digital identities secure without complicating access to learning. ClassLink provides secure authentication options, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), that protect and verify accounts while still helping even your youngest students quickly access learning resources. Plus, our security protocols and privacy policy help keep your data private and protected.

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Identity & Access Management

Manage accounts and deliver rosters with greater security, accuracy, and speed than you ever thought possible—with ClassLink’s advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) suite. Roster Server and OneSync work together to automate and simplify rostering and account provisioning. The result is everyone has secure, personalized access starting on day one.

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Secure Single Sign-On

Strengthen data security while you improve access to digital apps and resources with LaunchPad, a single sign-on (SSO) solution built for education. LaunchPad provides quick SSO access to a personalized portal of digital apps and resources while protecting sensitive data with secure Multi-Factor Authentication. Whether students are learning at school or remote, LaunchPad delivers secure access to all your digital resources across your institution.

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Transparency & Trust

Create family and community connections with ClassLink’s Portals. Use our Public Portal to help meet state legislation requirements and create transparency by sharing the third-party vendors approved for use in your schools. Then, help parents and families manage school life with quick access to frequently-used resources through our Parent Portal.

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Analytics+ Upgrade Included for Utah Districts

Analytics+ provides usage data for all digital applications launched on school-issued devices.

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identity management

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Let Us Answer Your Questions

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What is this initiative?

On June 6, 2022, North Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced that school districts across the state can access ClassLink at zero cost. Read all about the announcement and state-wide partnership here.

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Why is the state funding this initiative?

  • The state is always looking to help all districts be successful. We found that some districts were successful with easy SSO access to resources, usage data analytics, secure rostering, and the advanced use of MFA, all through ClassLink.
  • We want to help districts that do not have these advanced technologies so we can ensure technical equity for students and teachers across the state.
  • We evaluated an existing technology with notable successes in ND, positive customer service, all the technical functionality needed and more.
  • We negotiated a more favorable volume price with the vendor so we can bring this technology to all ND districts that choose to participate.
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What do schools receive through this initiative?

Full ClassLink suite (classlink.com/videos)

  • LaunchPad: End the painful student login process. Save time and cut confusion with single sign-on to a library of 6,000+ connectors.
  • Roster Server: Deliver class rosters to all of your digital learning resources instantly and securely using open data standards.
  • OneSync: Reduce the time it takes to create and manage student and staff accounts with secure, automated account provisioning. Provision accounts for Google, Office365 and Active Directory.
  • Analytics: Make informed purchasing and training decisions with access to usage data for all of the digital resources used through ClassLink.
  • Analytics+: Expand your understanding of digital engagement with usage analytics for all the digital resources used on school-owned devices, even those accessed outside of ClassLink.
  • MFA: Strengthen cybersecurity by implementing multi-factor authentication. ClassLink supports MFA for users based on their ClassLink profile. Choose from several second-factor options.
  • Public Portal: Establish transparency and build trust with a public-facing inventory of digital resources used in your district. Community members can see privacy settings, intended use, and the types of student data shared for each specific resource.
  • Parent Portal: Make managing school life easier for parents and guardians with a consistent place to access grades, lunch accounts, library assets, newsletters, and other supports.

Support Services

  • Implementation: A dedicated project manager is assigned and responsible for creating an individualized project plan with the district. The team will meet regularly and support every implementation step using our interactive project management software.
  • Engagement: Once ClassLink is live, our Engagement Director will be the single point of contact for the district. You will be personally informed of new and upcoming product features, able to join our ClassLink community of thousands of districts, and participate in user groups.
  • 24/7 Service Center support. Our service center has people ready to take your calls and emails at anytime. Product teams ensure the highest level of expertise needed is available and accessible.
  • Unlimited training resources for the life of the partnership: webinars, ClassLink Academy courses, live customized training, support for personnel changes, etc.
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What districts are already using ClassLink in North Dakota?

Alexander SD 2 Jamestown Public SD 1 Richardton-Taylor SD 34
Barnes County North Public SD 7 Kindred SD 2 Sawyer SD 16
Bottineau SD 1 Kulm SD 7 Solen Public SD 3
Burke CSD 36 Langdon Area SD 23 South Heart SD 9
Carrington Public SD 49 Larimore SD 44 St. John's Academy
Central Valley SD 3 Litchville-Marion SD Standing Rock SD 4
Devils Lake SD 1 Mandan Public SD Stanley SD 2
Dickinson Public Schools May-Port Cg SD 14 Strasburg SD 15
Divide County SD 1 McClusky Schools United Public Schools
Ellendale SD 40 Munich Public School Wahpeton SD 37
Fessenden-Bowdon SD 25 Napoleon SD 2 Warwick Public Schools
Flasher SD 39 New England SD 9 Washburn SD 4
Glen Ullin Public School New Rockford-Sheyenne Public SD 2 Williston SD 1
Grenora SD 99 North Dakota EduTech
Hankinson Public School Oakes SD 41
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What does this mean for school districts interested in using ClassLink?

School districts are invited to select the phase they would like to participate in for set up and implementation of ClassLink.

Complete the North Dakota – ClassLink Initiative Survey to select Phase preferences (option 1 and option 2)

Phase Install GoLive
4 Fall '23 Jan '24
5 Spring '24 Aug '24
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What is the expected timeline for this project?

Beginning Jun’22 and ongoing

  • Communication and education on ClassLink
  • Group and personal demonstrations
Phase 1/Pilot 2 3 4 5
Install Summer '22 Fall '22 Spring '22 Fall '23 Spring '24
GoLive Aug '22 Jan '23 Aug '23 Jan '24 Aug '24
Phase Install GoLive
1/Pilot Summer '22 Aug '22
2 Fall '22 Jan '23
3 Spring '22 Aug '23
4 Fall '23 Jan '24
5 Spring '24 Aug '24
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How much time and effort will it take to implement?

Typical LaunchPad/Roster Server implementations take ~25 hours to complete over 8 weeks.

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Are school districts required to implement ClassLink?

No, school districts will have the opportunity but not the requirement to implement ClassLink.

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Do I have to change everything I’m currently doing with single sign-on and rostering?

  • No, ClassLink’s LaunchPad is designed to bring all your resources into one place, no matter how you sign in to or roster the resource.
  • Applications inside of ClassLink could be single sign-on native to LaunchPad, Sign in with Google, Clever, Office365, Canvas or vendor-issued username/password, etc.
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What ClassLink products are included with USBE funding?

USBE funding covers the full ClassLink suite, including the Analytics+ upgrade, which provides a complete picture of digital engagement.

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Are there any available upgrades?

Yes, Utah school districts receive a free upgrade to Analytics+! Additional upgrades, not covered under USBE funding, are also available.

Available upgrades include:

  • DataGuard: Protect student PII with this Roster Server upgrade.
  • Audit Center: Streamline complex audits and organize projects.
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Will ClassLink provide continued support for LEAs during and after implementation?

Absolutely! ClassLink offers comprehensive support throughout the implementation process and beyond. This includes:

Our support is designed to ensure you have the resources and assistance you need every step of the way.

Interested in Using ClassLink?

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Your dedicated ClassLink team is ready to help your district get up and running with ease. Let's get started today!

Anu Jokinen

Sr. Director of Instructional Technology

Michelle Massey

Regional Manager
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We're excited to connect with you! Anu and Michelle will be in touch shortly. In the meantime, see how districts across the country are thriving with ClassLink.

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