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The latest guides published across HomeTrail.
Newest guides
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
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
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?
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
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
HomeTrail Plus
Create a private link with recipient email and password protection to share a student portfolio.
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