Educator Essentials: Getting Started and Rollover Setup
Welcome to your step-by-step guide for successfully launching and managing Waterford Early Learning. Whether you're setting up for the first time or preparing for rollover, this page includes everything you need to ensure a smooth implementation. The table below outlines each task to help you confidently navigate setup and make the most of your Waterford tools and resources.
Setup Waterford Classes | |
Archive Student Data (For Rollover Only) Before setting new year dates, save student data from Waterford's Dashboards and Reports sections to save a record of past performance. | |
Understand Course Usage and Goals Determine which courses your students will use and set appropriate goals for their program usage. | |
Assign Courses and Goals Assign courses and set goals for your students using the Waterford Early Learning platform. | |
Enable Spanish Language Support Change a learner’s primary language to set up repeat directions in Spanish. | |
Assign Tags at the Student Level Apply custom tags created by your district administrator to individual or multiple students. You can use these custom tags as a filter for generating reports and dashboard data. | Assigning Tags to Students for Teachers and School Administrators |
Create Student Login Badges Generate QR badges for student logins. | |
Set up and Share Mentor Home Access Waterford Mentor is a tool for families to track their child’s usage and success. It provides messages highlighting routines, practice ideas, and links to learning resources. Children can also complete lessons from home. Print Mentor Codes from the Staff & Students tab to get started. |
Utilize Classroom Tools | |
Establish a Routine and Introduce Waterford Set up a consistent routine for your class to use Waterford. Consider aspects like device retrieval, headphone use, and navigation. Use these resources to introduce the Waterford experience. | |
Utilize Teacher Tools If students encounter issues during activities, use the Teacher Tools menu to troubleshoot and report problems. | |
View and Use Classroom Resources Access printable and digital instructional materials through Waterford's Resources & Activities tab. Filter by language, type, subject, grade, or skill level to support classroom learning. | |
Understand Playlists Assign playlists to students for individual or group instruction to introduce or reinforce skills. |
Explore Dashboards and Reports | |
Learn About Adaptive Learning Path Familiarize yourself with how the adaptive learning path works. Students' progress is based on their skill proficiency, ensuring they don’t repeat skills they already know. | |
Understand Summary Dashboard This dashboard provides an overview of student progress. Select your class to view daily and weekly data related to goals and overall status. | |
Review Placement Report After 1-2 weeks of program usage, check the Placement Report. It shows where each student started their sequence. | Understanding the Check Placement Report as a Teacher or Administrator |
Last Updated: 7/9/25
