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PARENT PORTAL

INTRODUCTION

Empowering Families for Student Success:
The Parent Portal Initiative

The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) has long been committed
to providing exceptional educational opportunities to its students while
recognizing families’ critical role in their children’s success. In response, the
District has implemented a comprehensive Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 that
focuses on creating a “Student-Focused Culture”. Central to this mission
is Theme B, Objective B2, which emphasizes the importance of increasing
family engagement in supporting student success.
To meet this objective, the District has launched an exciting new initiative,
the Parent Portal project, which seeks to empower parents and guardians
by easing engagement with their child’s educational journey. This initiative is
part of a broader effort to enhance accessibility and create a more seamless,
integrated experience between families and the District’s various educational
processes. Goals of this project include:

• A Tailored Hub for Parents & Guardians - The cornerstone of this
project is enhancing the Student Information System (SIS) Parent
Gateway to create a more integrated experience and user-friendly
platform that allows parents and guardians to efficiently access and
navigate various District applications, information, and services. This
initiative is part of the District’s broader effort to streamline processes,
ensuring parents have the tools to actively support their children’s
academic growth and progress.

• Streamlining Access with Single Sign-On (SSO) - One of the
standout features of the Parent Portal is the integration of a Single
Sign-On system, which will allow parents and guardians to access
multiple District applications through one simple login. This feature aims
to reduce barriers and make it easier for families instead of juggling
multiple usernames and passwords for various District systems.

• Enhancing Family Engagement - Ultimately, this initiative aligns with
the District’s broader goal of increasing family engagement. Research
consistently shows that when parents are involved in their children’s
education, students are more likely to succeed academically. The
Parent Portal is more than a digital tool; it’s a step toward fostering
stronger connections between schools and families.

Currently, the Parent Portal project is on track to begin providing access
and value in Spring 2025. Following this, a more extensive deployment is
anticipated for Fall 2025, with additional applications and features.

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