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Setting Up HomeTrail Plus
HomeTrail Plus
Complete the short Plus setup so Compass, TrailGuide, and Nest reflect your family’s students, rhythm, and preferences.
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Reviewing Student Work with Compass
HomeTrail Plus
Understand how Compass reviews eligible worksheet images and turns them into parent-facing feedback and learning signals.
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Printing a Nest Daily Edition
HomeTrail Plus
Ask TrailGuide to assemble a student’s day into a printable HomeTrail Daily Edition.
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Finding Learning Materials with TrailGuide
HomeTrail Plus
Research grade-appropriate articles, videos, and podcasts, then send a source or create a personalized Nest pack.
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Creating Planner Entries from a Curriculum PDF
HomeTrail Plus
Upload curriculum material you are authorized to use and review the planner sequence Compass drafts from it.
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Connecting TrailGuide with SMS or WhatsApp
HomeTrail Plus
Connect a mobile number for TrailGuide; US and Canada numbers use SMS, while other supported countries use WhatsApp.
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Importing Learning Report PDFs with Compass
HomeTrail Plus
Forward or upload a completed-learning report PDF, then review Compass’s draft sessions, grades, and attendance before saving.
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Generating Packs for Students
HomeTrail Plus
Create one-time or scheduled learning packs for Nest, including worksheets, quizzes, word games, articles, and videos.
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Using Trail Mail
HomeTrail Plus
Send student-facing notes, encouragement, photos, and voice messages into Nest.
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Using Nest, the Student App
HomeTrail Plus
Nest gives students a focused place for daily learning cards, generated packs, Trail Mail, and planned activities.
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