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      How do I access Canvas as a parent/observer/caregiver?

      NOTE: Canvas uses the term "observer" to refer to parents, guardians, caregivers or others that have rights to access a student's information in the system. 

      Account registration & student pairing

      How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent?

      NOTE: Instead of going to dentonisd.instructure.com to create a parent account, you need to use the link canvas.instructure.com

      Parent pointers for being an observer in Canvas

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      How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my iOS device? 

      How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?

      • School name for the app is Denton ISD.
      • Get the Canvas Parent app for iOS.
      • Get the Canvas Parent app for Android.

      Where do I get my child’s Pairing Code?

      Have your child log in to their Canvas account and follow the steps listed in the link below to generate a pairing code for you.

      •  How do I generate a pairing code for an observer as a student?

      Common questions families have about Canvas

      • How do I connect with my child’s class? 
      • How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as an observer? 
      • How do I navigate a Canvas course as an observer?
      • How do I view the Grades page for a student as an observer?
      • How do I get help with Canvas as an observer? 

      Canvas resources for families

      • Observer (Parent) Canvas Community Resource Links
      • SPANISH - Observer (Parent) Canvas Community Resource Links

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