Inviting parents/guardians to Montessori Compass is simple and gives families access to the school updates you choose to share through the Classroom Share mobile app. Below is a step-by-step guide for adding parents/guardians and sending invitations.
Step 1: Add a Parent/Guardian
- Make sure you're logged in as an Account Admin.
- From the left-hand menu, go to Parents / Guardians.
- Click the + Add Parent/Guardian button in the top right.
- Enter the first name, last name, and email address of the parent/guardian.
- (Optional) Add a phone number.
- Select the student they are connected to and choose the relationship (e.g., Mother, Father, Guardian, Family Member).
- If needed, click Add One More Child to connect the parent/guardian to multiple students.
- Click Submit.
The new parent/guardian will now appear under the Invitation Pending section.
Step 2: Send the Invitation
Once a parent/guardian has been added to your school account, they are placed in the Invitation Pending list. This allows you to enter or update your database in advance and choose exactly when to send invitations.
You can:
- Click Send Invite next to a specific parent/guardian to send an individual invitation.
- Click Send All Invites to send invitations to everyone in the Invitation Pending section.
Step 3: Parent/Guardian Accepts the Invitation
The invited parent/guardian will receive an email with a secure link. When they click the link, they’ll be guided through the signup process:
- Enter their personal contact information
- Set a password
- Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- Click Sign Up and Join
After they complete these steps, they will move from the Invitation Pending list to the Active list in your account.
Step 4: Connect to the Mobile App (Classroom Share)
Once their account is active, parents/guardians will be prompted to download the Classroom Share mobile app:
- If they are on a mobile device, they can tap the appropriate download link.
- If they are on a computer, they can scan a QR code with their phone.
They’ll log in using the same email and password they just created.
Note: Parents/guardians do not log in through a web browser. All access is through the Classroom Share mobile app.
What Can Parents/Guardians See?
Once connected, families can view any information you choose to share, including:
- Daily or weekly activity reports
- Classroom and student photos
- Direct messages
- Calendar events
- Bulletin board posts
This helps families stay informed and engaged in their child’s Montessori journey.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- If a parent/guardian can’t sign in, they can use the Forgot Password link in the app.
- If a parent/guardian hasn’t accepted the invitation after several days, ask them to check their spam folder or add
@montessoricompass.comto their email whitelist. - You can always resend an invitation from the Invitation Pending section.
- Still having issues? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Need to Add Additional Students?
- Go to Parents / Guardians, then click on the parent/guardian’s name.
- Select the Students tab.
- Click + Add Student, choose the child, and select the relationship.
You can repeat this process to connect the parent/guardian to multiple children—even if the relationship differs for each student. For example, a parent may be listed as Mother to one child and Guardian to another.
This flexibility ensures you can accurately reflect blended families, guardianship arrangements, or other unique family dynamics in your school records.
Learn More About Parent/Guardian Profiles in 2.0
Want to better understand how parent/guardian profiles work across multiple schools in Montessori Compass 2.0? Read our overview article here:
👉 How Parent/Guardian Profiles Work in 2.0 (and What’s Changed from 1.0)
👉Classroom Share: The Mobile App for Family Communication