Getting Started Hub for Teachers
Welcome to the Getting Started Hub for Waterford teachers! Here you'll find a collection of instructions for setting up your students to use the Waterford curriculum.
Click on the titles below for helpful tips and instructions to get started.
Assigning Courses
Learn how to assign a Waterford course to your students:
Logging Students in to Waterford
Learn how to log in your students to their Waterford accounts:
- Generating QR Codes for Your Classroom
- Logging Students in to Waterford (Browsers)
- Logging Students in to Waterford (App)
Accessing Waterford Mentor
Learn how to sign up your class for Waterford Mentor, a family engagement and resource platform:
Implementing Spanish Language Support
Learn how to turn on Spanish language activity support for students in your classroom:
Using the Waterford Playlists and Resource Library
Learn how to access Waterford's Resources & Activities library and how to assign resources, activities, or playlists on a whole-class, small-group, or individual level:
- Searching for Resources
- Viewing a Resource
- Assigning an Activity or Playlist
- Unassigning an Activity or Playlist
- Creating a Custom Playlist
- Sharing a Custom Playlist
- Deleting a Custom Playlist
Understanding Device Maintenance
Learn how to troubleshoot topics related to device maintenance:
- Using the Waterford Student App
- Guidelines for Using Headphones in Waterford Sessions
- Waterford System Requirements
Accessing Waterford Dashboards and Reports
Learn how to access teacher dashboards and reports, as well as how to use the data to inform your instruction:
- Teacher Reports
- Classroom Dashboards
- Student Summary Dashboards
- Student Progress Graph
- Student Completion & Scores
Getting Started Webinars
For more tips on getting started, visit the Waterford Reading Academy webinar page. Here, you can find videos on the following topics to help you master using Waterford Reading Academy in your classroom:
- Getting Started with Waterford Reading Academy
- What’s New in Waterford Reading Academy
- Waterford Data and Dashboards
- Waterford Resources to Support Families
