How to Create Day Templates
Overview
Day Templates & Tracks empower the schools to create and manage multiple day templates tailored to their specific requirements. These templates can be set based on either the day of the week or the type of school day. For instance, a school might have one schedule for Monday through Thursday, but a shorter day schedule on Fridays. Alternatively, high schools may operate on an A & B Schedule.
Tracks are a feature of Day Templates that enable schools to incorporate multiple schedules/periods within a single day template. This feature provides schools with the opportunity to implement a traditional period schedule for grades 6-12, while simultaneously utilizing a simple day breakdown for grades PK-5. The introduction of tracks enables a high level of scheduling flexibility for larger schools and institutions with a PK-12 structure, effectively eliminating the necessity of maintaining multiple Student Information System (SIS) accounts.
Permissions
Day Templates Permissions
Day Templates is activated through security settings. In AE-Connect, to activate the Day Templates permission, first navigate to School Profile, then select Security. It is important to first select the security group before modifying permissions. The Day Templates permission is located under the Scheduling heading. VIEW provides the User Group with the ability to view the Day Templates and VIEW & MANAGE allow the User Group to modify Day Templates for the entire school. After view and/or manage are activated, the User Group will have the ability to view the Day Templates tab in the Scheduling section.
Description & Pictures
Day Templates Section
Day Templates are created in the Scheduling area of AE-Connect. Schools have the flexibility to set up day templates to fit the school's schedule.
Day Templates are set up once a year and used for the entire school year. They are assigned to school days to dictate the school day in the School Day Calendar. Day Templates are also attached to classes to schedule them, defining when attendance is taken for the student or class.
Users have the ability to create new day templates by accessing the Scheduling > Day Templates section. Day templates can be added by using the Action Menu to select "New Day Templates."
Day Templates & Track Example
Additional Resources
Getting Started with AE-Connect for Administrators
Assign Day Templates to Classes
Video Guide