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The latest guides published across HomeTrail.

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Creating Planner Entries from a Curriculum PDF

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Send student-facing notes, encouragement, photos, and voice messages into Nest.

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Using Nest, the Student App

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HomeTrail Plus

Help a child log in to Nest with the family account, choose a student, and understand student access and the parental PIN.

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Getting Started with TrailGuide

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HomeTrail Plus

Connect TrailGuide and use it to plan, log learning, manage curriculum, generate packs, check progress, and find HomeTrail guidance.

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What Is Included in HomeTrail Plus?

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HomeTrail Plus

HomeTrail Plus includes TrailGuide, Compass, Nest, generated packs, grading, transcripts, Trail Mail, and portfolio sharing.

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Managing Generated Pack Cards in Nest

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HomeTrail Plus

Mark a Nest card complete from Day or Planner, undo completion, or archive and restore generated cards.

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Sharing Portfolios in HomeTrail

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HomeTrail Plus

Create a private link with recipient email and password protection to share a student portfolio.

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