Inviting Parents / Guardians to Montessori Compass

Inviting parents and guardians to Montessori Compass gives families access to updates you share through the Classroom Share mobile app. This guide covers the full process — from adding a parent to getting them connected.

Step 1: Add a Parent/Guardian

1. Make sure you are logged in as an Account Admin.
2. From the left-hand menu, go to Parents / Guardians.
3. Click the + Add Parent/Guardian button in the upper-right corner.
4. Enter the parent/guardian's first name, last name, and email address.
5. (Optional) Add a phone number.
6. Select the student they are connected to and choose the relationship (e.g., Mother, Father, Guardian, Family Member).
7. If needed, click Add One More Child to link the parent/guardian to additional students.
8. Click Submit.

The new parent/guardian will appear under the Invitation Pending section.

Step 2: Send the Invitation

After a parent/guardian is added, they are placed in the Invitation Pending list. This allows you to build 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 at once.

Step 3: Parent/Guardian Accepts the Invitation

The invited parent/guardian will receive an email with a secure link. When they click it, they will be guided through the signup process:

1. Enter their personal contact information
2. Set a password
3. Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
4. Click Sign Up and Join

Once complete, 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:

• On a mobile device — tap the appropriate download link (iOS or Android).
• On a computer — scan the QR code with their phone to download the app.

They will log in using the same email and password they created during signup.

Note: Parents/guardians do not log in through a web browser. All parent 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 keeps families informed and engaged in their child's Montessori experience.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• If a parent/guardian cannot sign in, they can use the Forgot Password link in the app.
• If an invitation has not been accepted after several days, try resending it from the Parents / Guardians page.
• Each parent/guardian needs their own email address — shared email addresses are not supported.
• If a parent/guardian has children in multiple classrooms, they will see updates from all classrooms in a single app view.

Questions? Reach out to our support team — we're happy to help.