Parent Dashboard
The Parent Dashboard is your central hub for staying connected with your child’s education, communicating with teachers, and receiving important updates from the school.My Children
View your children and their classrooms
Messages
Communicate with teachers and school staff
Announcements
Stay updated with school and class announcements
Parent Navigation
TalaTalk provides a bottom tab navigation system with the following sections:Home Tab
Home Tab
- Dashboard overview with your children’s information
- Recent activity and notifications
- Quick access to important features
- Upcoming events and reminders
Messages Tab
Messages Tab
- Direct messaging with teachers
- Message history and search
- File attachments and media sharing
Calendar Tab
Calendar Tab
- View school and class events
- Important dates and deadlines
- Parent-teacher conference scheduling
- Holiday and break information
Announcements Tab
Announcements Tab
- School-wide announcements
- Class-specific updates
- Important notifications
- Event announcements and reminders
Profile Tab
Profile Tab
- Manage personal information
- Update notification preferences
- Access settings and help
- View account activity and history
Key Parent Features
Direct Messaging
Communicate directly with teachers and school staff
Receive Announcements
Stay updated with school and class announcements
Calendar Events
View school events, conferences, and important dates
Profile Management
Manage your account and notification preferences
Multi-Child Support
Manage multiple children from one account
Getting Started as a Parent
1
Complete Profile Setup and Submit it to your student teacher adviser
Ensure your profile is complete with:
- Full name and contact information
- Email address and phone number
2
Child's Classroom
Connect to your child’s classroom:
- Get classroom code from your child’s teacher
- Verify your child’s information
- Confirm classroom joining
3
Set Up Notifications
Configure your notification preferences:
- Enable push notifications
- Set up email notifications
- Configure quiet hours
- Choose notification types
4
Explore Features
Start using TalaTalk features:
- Send your first message to a teacher
- Read recent announcements
- Check the school calendar
- Explore additional features
Multiple Children Support
Managing Multiple Children
1
Add Additional Children
Go to Profile > My Children and tap “Add Child”
2
3
Join Classrooms
Join classrooms for each child:
- Get classroom codes from teachers
- Verify classroom connections
- Set up individual notifications
4
Organize Children
Organize your children in the app:
- Set child-specific notification preferences
- Organize by grade or classroom
- Set up individual communication preferences
- Manage multiple classroom connections
Switching Between Children
Child Selector
Child Selector
- Use the child selector to switch between children
- View child-specific information and classrooms
- Access individual message threads
- Manage child-specific settings
Unified View
Unified View
- View all children’s information in one place
- See combined announcements and updates
- Access all classroom communications
- Manage multiple children efficiently
Daily Workflow
Morning Routine
Check dashboard for overnight messages and notifications
Review calendar for today’s events and reminders
Read any new announcements from teachers or school
Check for homework reminders or updates
Review any important notifications or alerts
During the Day
Respond to teacher messages if needed
Check for any urgent announcements or updates
Review calendar for upcoming events
Stay updated on school activities and news
Monitor your child’s classroom activity
Evening Routine
Review daily announcements and updates
Check for homework assignments or project updates
Respond to any teacher messages
Plan for tomorrow’s events and activities
Update notification preferences if needed
Weekly Tasks
Review weekly announcements and school updates
Check calendar for upcoming events and deadlines
Review communication with teachers
Update child information if needed
Check classroom activity and engagement
Review notification settings and preferences
Monthly Tasks
Review monthly school calendar and events
Update contact information and preferences
Review classroom connections and permissions
Check for any policy updates or changes
Review communication history and patterns
Update profile information and settings
Best Practices for Parents
Communication Best Practices
Communication Best Practices
- Respond to teacher messages promptly
- Use respectful and professional language
- Be specific and clear in your communications
- Ask questions when you need clarification
- Maintain open and positive communication
Staying Informed
Staying Informed
- Check announcements regularly
- Review calendar events and important dates
- Stay updated on school policies and changes
- Participate in school events and activities
- Engage with classroom communications
Privacy and Security
Privacy and Security
- Protect your account information
- Use appropriate language in communications
- Respect other families’ privacy
- Follow school communication guidelines
- Report any security concerns
Supporting Your Child
Supporting Your Child
- Stay involved in your child’s education
- Communicate regularly with teachers
- Attend parent-teacher conferences
- Support classroom activities and events
- Encourage your child’s learning and development
Parent Permissions
| Feature | Access Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Send Messages | Full | Direct messaging with teachers and staff |
| Receive Announcements | Full | View school and class announcements |
| View Calendar | Full | Access school and class calendar events |
| Manage Profile | Full | Update personal information and preferences |
| View Child Information | Limited | View child’s classroom and basic information |
| Export Data | Limited | Export personal communication history |
| System Settings | None | No access to system-wide settings |
| User Management | None | Cannot create or manage other users |
| Classroom Management | None | Cannot create or manage classrooms |
Mobile vs Web Experience
Mobile App Benefits
Mobile App Benefits
- Push notifications for instant updates
- Offline message composition
- Location-based features
- Native device integration
Web App Benefits
Web App Benefits
- Larger screen for better visibility
- Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
- Better file management and organization
- Multiple window support
- Enhanced typing and editing capabilities
Cross-Platform Sync
Cross-Platform Sync
- Real-time synchronization between devices
- Consistent experience across platforms
- Seamless switching between mobile and web
- Unified notification system
- Shared data and settings
Getting Help and Support
Video Tutorials
Watch step-by-step guides for parents
Parent Community
Connect with other parents using TalaTalk
Contact Support
Get help from our parent support team
Feature Requests
Suggest new features and improvements
Quick Start Checklist
Complete parent profile setup
Get classroom code from your child’s teacher
Verify classroom connection and child information
Set up notification preferences
Send first message to a teacher
Read recent announcements and updates
Check school calendar for upcoming events
Explore additional features and tools
Test notifications and communication features
Need help getting started? Check out our Quick Start Guide or contact parent support at parent-lr.jabejo@mmdc.mcl.edu.ph