eConsent for Clerical and Admin Staff

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Summary

This article provides an in-depth review of the eConsent application and it's use.

 

Audience

This article is intended to be used by Clerical and Admin staff.

 

Instructions

Overview of the eConsent Application

eConsent is a web-based application for schools to manage several required consents and signed permissions from students’ parents and guardians.

eConsent allows:

  • The school office to send consent requests via email to parents and guardians and then to view and report on the responses for every student in their school.
  • School teachers to view consent responses for students in their class(es).

 

How to Access eConsent

On the SD68 Intranet, you can click on the eConsent link.  Or you can access the app directly at the following link at: https://www.sd68.bc.ca/information-technology/econsent/

 

How to Log On

User Name = Use your regular school district credentials, e.g. firstname.lastname
Password = computer login password

 

Admin and Clerical Guide

eConsent-AdminandClerical

In Preparation - Must Have Information before Sending Email

Step One: Missing Emails

Step 1: eConsent Blank Emails

  • Path: Send Form Tab > arrow drop down = Student Emergency Release form > Click word Email > brings blank emails to top.

Step 2: Investigate = Student Verification form
Has the parent/guardian selected the box to receive emails?

  • No = School process to whom will contact parent/guardian. Once parent/guardian confirms Yes to receiving emails update checkbox in MyEd > Contact (side tab) > click contact > add checkbox > add email or update email.
  • Yes = Update MyEd > Contact (side tab) > click contact > add checkbox > add email or update email

MyEd Changes/Updated Information: Will take 24 hours to reflect in eConsent

 

Step Two - Missing Account (SAM's)

Step 1: eConsent Blank Accounts

  • Path: Send Form Tab > arrow drop down = Cloud Consent form > Click word Account > brings blank accounts to top.
  • Please reach out and notify your School’s designated Student Account Manager OR email helpdesk to connect you with your school IT support technician.

***New student accounts created by SAM can take up to a couple of hours to appear in eConsent***

TIP: Make sure to click Refresh students from AD – Access to eConsent is Instant.

 

NAVIGATING eCONSENT
CLOUD CONSENT - STUDENTS WITHOUT ACCOUNT
INFORMATION - USE FILTER FOR: FORM SENT OR RESPONDED
VIEW SENT FORM TAB
PRINT STUDENT EMERGENCY RELEASE FORMS
EXPORT TO PDF OR EXCEL
PRINT SCHOOLS STATISTICS
ON BEHALF OF PARENT/GUARDIAN
VIEW SENT FORM TAB-4 STEPS
CROSS-ENROLLED STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - SEMESTER CHANGE

 

What Will Priority 1 and 2 Receive

  • Priority 1 and 2 will receive an email with a blue hyperlink for each form emailed. Each link will display the form name that is emailed.
  • Priority 1 and 2 will click link and fill out information as it pertains to their student.
  • Student Emergency Release: Priority 1 and 2 MUST click check box related to natural disaster before clicking Submit

 

Printable eConsent Forms for Parent

  • Please email IS-SAS@sd68.bc.ca for current eConsent forms to print and provide parents.

Q & A

If a Parent/Guardian Does Not See Email(s), be sure to check:

  • MyEd
    • Email address entered?
    • Receives emails checkbox checked?
    • Confirm email address
  • Parents Email
    • Check Junk Folder

Parent/Guardian Email Only Shows Submit Button

  • Parent/Guardian needs to copy and paste the link into a new browser. Their security setting has an extra security feature.

 

Additional Help

If you are still experiencing issues after attempting all of the steps outlined above, please contact the SD68 Helpdesk (Link)

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Article ID: 5421
Created
Thu 4/6/23 2:29 PM
Modified
Fri 3/20/26 11:35 AM