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Add a School

Overview

Use Add School to create a new school record within a district or division. This page is helpful when a new school joins the district, when a school is being added for the first time, or when school-level information must be entered before students and experiences can be assigned.

Permissions / Access

Who can perform this action?

  • WBL administrator
  • School administrator

Work Based Learning -> District/Division -> Add School

Steps

  1. Select the Work Based Learning tab.
  2. Click on the District/Division tab.
  3. Click the Add School tab.
  4. Enter the school name, identifier, address, and administrator/designee details.
  5. Click Save or Add School to create the new school.

Result

  • A new school record is created within the selected district or division.
  • The school appears in the Schools list and can be managed like other school records.
  • School administrators and students can be assigned after the school is created.

Notes / Tips

  • Confirm the school identifier and address before saving to avoid duplicate or incorrect records.
  • Add a school only after verifying district or division permissions and available school slots.
  • Use the Schools list to confirm the new school appears immediately after creation.

Troubleshooting

Common issue: The new school does not appear in the Schools list.

Solution: Confirm the school saved successfully, refresh the page, and verify any active filters are not hiding the new school.

Common issue: Required fields are missing or invalid.

Solution: Review the form fields, complete all required information, and correct any validation errors before saving.