Adding Portal Information to a New Session

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Portal Information

Use the Portal Information screen to determine when registration opens and closes for the session and to relay any important information to guardians about the session. Users may also attach any necessary forms to the session for parents to read over or sign before a student's registration can be accepted. 

Screenshot of the Dependent Care Portal Information Editor
Dependent Care Portal Information Editor

Adding Portal Information to the Session

Portal Information settings made here are specific to the session being created or edited. To make portal settings that apply to all sessions, see the Dependent Care Settings article for more information. 

  1. Use the Registration Start Date & Time calendar icon to set the date and time at which session registration begins.  Users must set a registration start date and time. 
  2. Use the Registration End Date & Time calendar icon to set the date and time at which session registration closes. Users must set a registration end date and time. 
  3. In the Session Details section, enter any information about the session that should appear in the Parent Portal. Details are limited to 5000 characters. Session details are optional. 
  4. The Add Form option allows users to add all necessary forms to the registration for the session. Users may add as many forms as desired. 
  5. To return to the previous screen without saving the changes, press Previous. To return to the Dependent Care Dashboard without saving the changes, press Cancel. To save and complete the session settings, press Complete.

Portal Information Fields

FieldDescription
Registration Start Date & Time
Required
The date and time at which session registration begins.  Users MUST set a registration start date and time. 
Registration End Date & Time
Required
The date and time at which session registration closes. Users MUST set a registration end date and time. 
Session DetailsIn the Session Details section, enter any information about the session that should appear in the Parent Portal.
  • Details are limited to 5000 characters.
  • Session details are optional. 
Add FormThe Add Form option allows users to add all necessary forms to the registration for the session. Users may add as many forms as desired. 
Add Form FieldDescription
Form Title
Required
Use the drop-list to select the form to add to the session. Forms are set up through the Custom Forms tool. 
RequiredIf the form is Required and session registration is not complete without it, mark the checkbox. Leave this box unmarked if form completion is optional.
    PreviousTo return to the previous screen without saving the changes, press Previous
    CancelTo return to the Dependent Care Dashboard without saving the changes, press Cancel
    CompleteTo save and complete the session settings, press Complete.