The terms Classes (in Ascend & Elevate) and Groups (in Catalyze) are used similarly to how they’re generally used. Essentially, they refer to individuals with a shared experience, like students who learn together over an academic term under the supervision of one instructor, or teachers at a specific school. Each Class/Group requires a Roster that includes a unique identifier for each individual, typically their school email address. Each Class/Group is also assigned a unique participation code so that participants can access the survey specific to that Class/Group. Class/Group Lead(s) gets an actionable Class/Group Report that summarizes the experiences of survey participants.
What should I name my Class/Group? The name you select should be descriptive of the context shared by participants. It will be used in the survey along with the text “This question is about [Class/Group Name].”, in Class/Group Reports, and in email invitations to Class/Group Lead(s). For example, PERTS recommends names like “Sanchez, English 1, P1” for Elevate Classes rather than names like “PERTS Survey.”
The terms apply to similar entities but are distinct between programs. We use “Class” when referring to Ascend and Elevate. We use “Group” when referring to Catalyze.
The Class/Group name will appear in the survey. Please select a clear and precise name.
When creating a Class/Group, a Class/Group Lead who will have access to the report must be assigned. Once the Class/Group is created, Leads can add additional Leads.
Each Class/Group has a corresponding Roster. A Roster can be populated several ways, including before participants take the survey or as participants take the survey, depending on whether a Roster is unlocked. In any case, we strongly recommend customizing your Sign-On Type and applying a Sign-On Rule. When Default Settings are set, they are applied to every Class/Group subsequently created in a Community.
A survey schedule must be set for each Class/Group. When a Default Schedule is set, it is applied to every Class/Group subsequently created in a Community. Classes/Groups can also have varied schedules.
A Class/Group can appear in several Communities. For example, “Diaz, English 1, P7” can appear in the “English” Community, the “9th Grade” Community, and the “Pioneer High School” Community simultaneously.
Select the Community you’d like to work with
Click Classes/Groups
Click Create Class/Group
Enter a Class/Group name and select a Class/Group Lead
Click Create Class/Group to save
Note: The Class/Group name you choose will appear in the survey. Ensure it is clear and precise.
Leads can edit a Class name.
From the Classes/Groups tab, click the pencil next to the name you'd like to edit
Make the edit and click the ✓
Leads can add a Class/Group to another Community.
Ensure you are a member of the Community that you want to add a Class/Group.
From the Classes/Groups tab, identify the Class/Group you would like to edit
Click the Community icon (3 circles) in the Class/Group Card
A list of all Communities you are a member of will appear, select those you’d like to add the Class/Group to
Click Save Changes to 1 Class/Group
Note: Classes/Groups can be removed from a Community by following the same steps. All Communities a Class/Group is a part of appear on the Class/Group card.
Leads can add a Class/Group to another Community.
Ensure you are a member of the Community that you want to add Classes/Groups
From the Classes/Groups tab, select the Classes/Groups whose Communities you’d like to change by clicking the box next to the Class/Group name or select all by clicking the box above the list
Click Edit # Classes/Groups
Click Edit Communities
A list of all Communities you are a member of will appear, select those you’d like to add the Class/Group to
Click Save Changes to # Classes/Groups
Note: Classes/Groups can be removed from a Community by following the same steps. All Communities a Class/Group is a part of appear on the Class/Group card.
Leads can delete a Class/Group.
From the Classes/Group tab, select the Class/Group by clicking the box next to the name
Click Edit # Class(es)/Group(s)
Click Delete
Click Delete # Class(es)/Group(s)
Note: This will delete a Class/Group. If you’d only like to remove a Class/Group from a Community, please see the instructions above.
