🍎 Hello, new school year!

Welcome back 👋 The new school year is here, and we're thrilled that you are too! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating summer break. We're here to support you every step of the way, making your teaching journey smoother and more impactful than ever before.

🚀 Kickstart Your Year: Tips & Tricks for Success

1️⃣ Check to make sure your class rosters are correct and that they have a grade level set.

2️⃣ Send a welcome message to parents through the Otus Mailbox to kick off the year and establish communication.

3️⃣ Share and review Student Guides with your class.

🌴 Summer Highlights: New Tools to Explore

⭐️Advanced Assessment Features

🚩 Flag questions and ❌ Mask answers

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⭐️ Trendlines in Plans

Trendlines illustrate the overall trajectory of a student’s progress.

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⭐️ Otus AI Update

Otus Insights is your AI assistant in the Gradebook. Ask questions, and it will quickly analyze class data to give you clear answers and recommendations.

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⭐️ New Tools for Third-Party Data

1️⃣ Control Visibility: Choose which third-party assessments are visible to students and families.

2️⃣ Add Descriptions: Include explanations for each third-party assessment to help all those involved.

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⭐️ Target Sets in Third-Party Data

Use the View Target Set drop-down menu to toggle between different target sets.

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Only applicable if target sets have been configured.

📚 Answers Right at Your Fingertips

The Otus Help Center is your go-to resource for any step-by-step guides, tips, and answers to common questions, all handcrafted by the Otus team. Each article is thoughtfully created to help you make the most of your Otus experience!

💬 In-App Chat Tool

The Otus in-app chat feature offers real-time support right within Otus. Whether you have a quick question or need more detailed assistance, we’re here to help. Just click the chat icon in the bottom corner and answer a few quick prompts to get started!