Family Resources

Setup Instructions for tools you will use

Choose one of the following services for instructions on how to set it up and/or access it.

Payment Center - EduTrak Connect and PayPAMS

EduTrak is for student registration and fee payments

Visit our District 196 EduTrak Connect user portal

The portal includes:

Link to login page
Instructions for creating new parent/guardian accounts and linking students
Instructions for various registration and payment processes

PayPAMS is for Nutrition Services

Setting Up Accounts:

District 196 Family Resources website for PayPAMS.

For further assistance, please contact your child’s school.

Infinite Campus

Campus Parent Setup Instructions

Campus Parent Setup Instructions (English)
Portal del campus: Proceso de configuración por 1a vez (Spanish)
Illinka Xerada: Habka Sameynta ee marka hore (Somali)

For assistance, please contact your child’s school.

How do I change my phone or email address in Campus Parent?

Parents/Guardians have the ability to update their email and/or phone numbers through Campus Parent.

Note - A Campus Parent account must be set up in order to make these changes.

To modify this information follow the steps below.

Navigate to the District 196 website www.district196.org
Hover your mouse over Community and then click on Infinite Campus.

Scroll down to Family Access and click on Infinite Campus and then Infinite Campus LOGIN.
- Note - If you have not set up your Campus Parent (portal) account, you will need to contact your child’s school for more information.

Click on Campus Parent and then log in with your Parent Username and Password. Click Log In.

Once logged in, click on the 3 lines and then click on More.

Click on Family Information to pull up the members of the Household.

Find the Parent/Guardian in the list and click Update to change their email or phone number.

Change any applicable information and then click on Update to save the information. A SUCCESS message will pop up saying that the contact information was successfully updated.

Schoology

FAMILY ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

Creating a Parent Schoology Account (English)
Creando una cuenta de Schoology para padres (Spanish)
Sameeynta Waalid akoon ee Schoology-ga (Somali)

District 196 Family Resources for Schoology >

Instructions for turning on/off Student Overdue Notifications in Schoology.
Instructions to Add Child, another child to your existing Schoology account.

For further assistance, please contact your child’s school or email schoology@district196.org.

STUDENT ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

Students log in with their username and password provided by the school.

Access Schoology Support >

Educational Benefits

Families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits

Families are encouraged to complete an Educational Benefits Application. Your children may qualify! Applications for the 2024-25 school year are available beginning July 15th.

While meals are free for all students, all families are highly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Your approved application provides critical funding to our school district. This compensatory aid helps increase funding for teachers, paraprofessionals and social workers to include math and reading support. An approval for educational benefits also allows families to receive discounted Activities/Community Education fees. Learn more about the Educational Benefits Program >

APPLY FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

Student iPad User Agreement and Optional iPad Protection Plan

Starting this school year, reviewing and acknowledging the student iPad user agreement and purchasing the optional iPad protection plan to cover a student's iPad in case of damage or theft are now separate steps. The student iPad user agreement is now part of the annual review process in Infinite Campus. The optional iPad Protection Plan is now available for families to purchase in EduTrak Connect.

Transition and Career Resources

Military Careers and Fields - Provides information for those who are interested in the US military!
ACT Test Center Locations - Can help you find the appropriate testing centers, dates, and times.
MnWorkforce/ Rehabilitative Services - If you have a disability, our Vocational Rehabilitation Services unit can help you prepare for, find and keep a job, and live as independently as possible.
Dakota County Transition -- Assisting youth with disabilities transition into adulthood.
iSeek - Minnesota's comprehensive career, education, and job resource.

MAAP STARS

MAAP Stars is a broad-based vocational organization for students in secondary alternative programs in the United States. The Minnesota chapter of STARS holds three statewide events each year:

STARS Fall Leadership Conference: October
Spring Events Conference: March/April

Learn more about MAAP Stars >

Additional Resources

Any links to external agencies are for resource information only and do not imply endorsement by District 196 or the Rosemount Area Learning Center. Call our school social worker at 952-431-8720 if assistance is needed with finding resources!

District 196 has chosen the Associated Clinic of Psychology as one of its mental health providers for its students! ACP works with students and families at school, home, or in the community to meet their mental health needs. ACP is ready to serve all students, including those who are uninsured or under insured! Parents, the school, or students themselves can make a referral to possibly receive therapy or counseling. Request services here.
Chemical Health Assessments/Evaluations: Families with health care insurance coverage should always call their insurance's customer services for accurate provider referral and coverage information. Families without health care insurance coverage should contact Dakota County Chemical Health to schedule a "Rule 25" assessment 651-554-6000
The Link!: Support for youth experiencing homelessness, positive Alternatives in Juvenile Justice, and programming for minor victims of sex trafficking.
C.O.R.E. is the new drop-in center in Apple Valley for youth that are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk! Youth can drop in without an appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. A community meal is also available Thursdays from 4:30pm-6 p.m.
To find out more about housing and rental assistance programs:
- Supportive Housing Unit of Dakota County at 651-554-5751
- Dakota County Community Development Agency at 651-675-4400
- South Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority at 651-554-3270.
To search for affordable housing vacancies, try Housing Link!
To search millions of jobs, try this link: Indeed.com
Dakota County Housing Assistance Page
Check out the Transition Resource Directory! This 84-page guide helps individuals, and their families prepare for transition, from after high school to adult life. Thanks to Dakota County CTIC!
Need help with energy assistance? This agency’s services include bill payment assistance, home energy crisis intervention, outreach, energy advocacy, information about utility consumer rights, and referrals.
Do you qualify for Free MN Zoo Admission?
Prepare and Prosper Tax Preparation is a volunteer Income Tax Assistance site that offers free tax preparation services! Individuals with an income of $35,000 or less and families with an annual income of $55,000 or less are eligible for these services! 651-287-0187.
Check out FareForAll.org for lower cost food!
Information about WIC in Dakota County.