What’s New and Getting Better

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Building Better School Days With New Tools and Tech

We’re always on the lookout for ways to make the K12 School (OLS) easier, more reliable, and more fun! Read about new features below, then bookmark this page to keep up with the latest updates.

Launch Into Learning From Your K12 Launch Pad

Starting from the right place makes all the difference. The K12 Launch Pad gives you the perfect at-a-glance overview and quick access to everything you need.

• K12 Launch Pad for All Students
Once school starts, their K12 School (OLS) login takes all students directly to their K12 Launch Pad so they can clearly see where to start and what they need to work on each day.
• K5 Dashboard for Elementary Students
From the K12 Launch Pad, younger students can jump to their K5 Dashboard with one click, where simplified navigation, engaging design, and their pal Strider help make learning easier and more fun!
• K12 Learning Coach Launch Pad
Why should kids get all the best organization tools? Learning Coaches now have their own K12 Launch Pad to help them keep track of all the things. And it’s easy to switch between students if you need to.
• Welcome Site
For the best way to get ready for the upcoming school year, log in to your K12 School (OLS) and you’ll be directed to the Welcome Site, your one-stop shop for school resources, prep lists, FAQs, and community resources.

Log In to Your K12 Launch Pad

New K12 School (OLS) Tools for Next Year

As the school year winds down and families plan their summer break schedules, we’re gearing up for several great improvements that will enhance the school experience next fall. All these updates are designed to bring everything you need into one place and save you time. Here’s a look at what to expect: 

  • Learning Coach Launch Pad: A centralized dashboard designed to give Learning Coaches a clear, streamlined view of their student(s) daily learning experience. 
  • New K12 School (OLS) Course Design: The quality curriculum you rely on is being redesigned to simplify lesson flow and navigation. Less scrolling and clearer navigation make for better learning. 
  • Simplified K–5 Dashboard: We’ll keep what kids love — especially Strider! — and clean up the rest for a clearer, more focused experience for younger learners. 
  • Personalized Guidance: Ongoing prompts and support tailored to where students are will help them get off to a strong start and keep them on track. 
  • Overdue Assignments Widget: This new K12 Launch Pad tool will provide a quick glance at the tasks students need to tackle right away, so nothing gets missed! 
  • Email Quick Links: Access email directly from the K12 Launch Pad for quicker, simpler communication. 

Students asked; we answered! Look for some cool new features in the K12 Launch Pad that were specifically developed in response to student requests. The following features will go live this month:

  • Dark Mode: Students can now switch to dark mode for a more comfortable K12 Launch Pad experience.
  • ClassLink Widget: A universal login tool so students can easily access additional school resources.
  • New Filter Option for Today’s Focus Widget: Students can now filter their lessons and assignments by course to get a better view of their schoolwork. 
  • K5 Dashboard Widget: K–5 students now have a direct path to all their coursework with a shiny new K5 Dashboard button within the K12 Launch Pad. It’s quicker, smoother, and puts your student in the driver’s seat from the very first click of the day.

Introducing the K12 Launch Pad

By now, most schools have been updated to the all-new K12 Launch Pad! If you don’t have it yet, rest assured that it will be available to all K12-powered schools in the coming weeks. This new, customizable landing page works with the K12 School (OLS) interface, offering all students improved navigation and organizational tools, such as:

  • Daily Class Schedule View: Shows classes, assignments, and live sessions in one place   
  • Assignment Tracking: Highlights overdue, due today, and upcoming tasks   
  • Upcoming Scheduled Tasks and Events Widgets: Keep students organized and proactive   
  • Personalized Widgets: Let students edit, add, and move widgets to suit their learning preferences

Watch How it Works

Introducing K5 Dashboard

In addition, our K–5 learners can look forward to some extra fun and support with the K5 Dashboard, which improves the K12 School (OLS) experience for elementary school students. K5 Dashboard is paired with the K12 Launch Pad, allowing for a more organized school day, and these special features for young learners:

  • Strider’s Return: Our beloved K12 mascot is back to encourage and celebrate student progress 
  • Colorful, Kid-Friendly Navigation: Brighter visuals and simplified layouts make it easier for younger learners to see where to start  
  • Fewer Clicks & Simpler Transitions: Course navigation improvements make it easier to keep track of tasks and switch between lessons, assignments, and live online classes  
  • Engaging Layout: Backgrounds and animations inspire progress and celebrate success

Watch this sneak peek of how the new K5 Dashboard will work!

See a Sample

Need support right now?

Bookmark these helpful places: 

Whether you’re dealing with login problems, missing assignments, or general platform questions, support is always available.

A Promise From Us

We’re committed to making the online learning experience clearer, smoother, and more intuitive for every family. We know this transition hasn’t been easy, and we’ll continue improving the platform so it’s more consistent, easier to navigate, and better supports student success.
 
We’ll also keep you in the loop before any new changes roll out, so you always know what’s coming and when to expect it.

FAQs

The fastest way to check your enrollment status or view your documentation is to log in to your enrollment portal.

The following chart outlines the various K12 Enrollment departments you can contact, depending on your specific situation, regarding enrollment status, admissions, billing, or existing issues.

Resource: Enrollment Contact List

Use the contact numbers below based on your enrollment need:

  • Public School Enrollment and Admissions: 866.968.7512
  • Private School Enrollment: 866.512.6463
  • Existing Private School Enrollment (refunds, cancellations, and incorrect materials): 877.431.9635
  • Existing Private School Enrollment Billing (credit card updates, payment arrangements): 866.254.1788

Click here for the enrollment team’s hours of operation.

If you’ve logged into your K12 School (OLS) account and don’t see your courses on your dashboard, it’s often due to enrollment timing, course publishing status, or the school’s initial schedule.

Resource: Where are my courses?

Here are the common scenarios explaining why your courses may not be visible:

Scenario #1: You see a blue “Failed to Log In” message

If your school start date hasn’t yet arrived, don’t worry—no action is needed. Simply log back in on your first day of school to see your courses.

Scenario #2: Your Dashboard is empty—If you log in and your Dashboard landing page has no courses listed, follow these steps to check for upcoming courses:

  • Go to the Courses tab in the Global Navigation menu.
  • Click All Courses.
  • Look for the Future Enrollments section. Any upcoming courses you’ve been assigned will appear here.

Scenario #3: Your Courses Are Not Published

These will be published once you need them. No action is required on your part at this time.

Scenario #4: “Week of Welcome” Schedule

If your schedule appears light on courses, this is not an error. Your school may start you off with onboarding and orientation, and your full class list will become available after this initial onboarding period.

Scenario #5: Welcome Site Landing Page

If you see the Welcome Site screen and your student’s school start date has not yet arrived, your courses will become active on your first day of school.

When attempting to join a live online class session, your student may encounter a message such as “Only staff members can join the class, waiting for opening,” which prevents access to the virtual classroom.

If this happens, please contact your teacher directly. The teacher will need to adjust the session settings.

Note: If your student joins too early (typically 5 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time), they might see this message. To avoid this, exit the session and rejoin the class fewer than 4 minutes before class is scheduled to begin.

Resource: Engageli Staff Members

This article serves as your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about setting up and logging in to your Learning Coach or student K12 School (OLS) account.

Resource: K12 School Account Setup and Help Logging In

This guide covers:

  • Creating the Learning Coach Account
  • Creating the Student(s) Account
  • Resetting Your Password
  • Unlocking Your Account
  • Finding Your Username

Key Steps:

  • To create the Learning Coach account, click Create Your Account in the Welcome email. If you don’t receive the email, contact K12 Customer Care at 866.512.2273.
  • To Reset Your Password, go to learn0.K12.com, select Need Help Logging In? → Forgot Password?, and check your email for the reset link.
  • To unlock your account, go to learn0.K12.com, select Need Help Logging In? → Unlock Account, then check your email to unlock the account automatically.

Once your student is assigned courses, you can track your incoming shipments (including course materials and hardware, if applicable) right from your Learning Coach K12 School (OLS) account!

Resource: How to Track Your Course Materials and Hardware Shipments

How do I track my student’s shipments?

  • Log in to the K12 School (OLS) using your Learning Coach username and password.
  • Locate and click on the Resources navigation tab on the left.
  • Use the Course Shipments button to track your materials or the Hardware Shipments button to track computer delivery.

Tracking Course Material Shipments

  • You can filter your course shipments by time range or by student.
  • For physical materials, you can view the shipment status, ship date, and tracking number, once available.
  • Courses that display “No materials” use online-only resources.

The program you or your student is enrolled in determines the most appropriate support options.

Resource: Who can help me?

For Technical Issues and Immediate Assistance: For general technical support and issues that require immediate attention, please contact K12 Customer Support:

  • Request Support Online
  • Call toll-free 866.512.2273

If you are experiencing accessibility issues, such as pages loading slowly or error messages, clearing your web browser’s cache and cookies is often the first step to resolving the problem.

Resource: Internet Browsers: Clear Cache and Cookies

Clearing Cache and Cookies on Google Chrome

  • Select the 3 dots in the top right corner → select Delete Browsing Data.
  • In the Time range drop-down, select All time.
  • Check all available boxes → select Delete data.
  • Close and reopen your browser to refresh the changes.

We understand how crucial an accurate schedule is to a smooth school experience. If you notice any discrepancies, missing courses, or incorrect information in your schedule within the K12 School (OLS), please don’t worry. This can often be resolved quickly by contacting the appropriate staff:

  • For immediate assistance, please reach out to your teacher or guidance counselor, as they can verify class details.
  • For widespread or persistent issues, please escalate the concern to your school administrator. They can investigate and resolve fundamental scheduling errors directly to get your daily calendar back on track.

Camera requirements vary by school and may depend on the class or activity. Families should refer to their school’s student handbook for details on local policies.

The K12 School (OLS) offers significant advantages over previous learning platforms (like the old OLS):

  • Modern System: It’s a modern platform trusted by many of the nation’s top schools and universities.
  • Simplicity and Connection: It simplifies daily learning with one connected system.
  • Stronger Security: It strengthens the security of student data.
  • Evolving Features: It provides a strong foundation with features that can be built upon continually as education evolves.

We understand the importance of timely communication. If you are not receiving a response from your teacher through their preferred method within the expected response time, please consider taking the following steps:

  • Review the Course Welcome/Syllabus: Confirm the teacher’s stated preferred contact method and response time policy.
  • Use a Secondary Channel: If your initial email or message remains unanswered, try the teacher’s secondary communication channel, such as using the Learning Coach’s messaging tool or sending a message through the school’s official student information system.
  • Contact School Administration: If you have attempted communication through both primary and secondary channels without success, please reach out to your school administrator for assistance in connecting with the teacher.

We want to assure families that no student will be academically penalized due to technical issues, system outages, or platform transition challenges encountered within the K12 School (OLS). Our priority is student success and fair evaluation.