We’re excited to welcome you back and can’t wait to kick off the new school year together! As we gear up for the year ahead, we invite you to explore the resources in this blog post to help set you up for success in 2025. Your hard work and dedication make all the difference, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Back to School: Webinar Series
Kick-off Term 1 with our Back to School webinar series! Starting January 28th, we’re diving into everything you need to hit the ground running, including teacher fundamentals, administrative essentials, and an in-depth attendance walkthrough during the first week back.
Please note that the content covered in this webinar series is targeted towards VIC schools.
Classroom Teacher Essentials:
Admin Staff Essentials:
Attendance Fundamentals:
Product Updates
Click here to see what’s new for 2025 – Updates to Rubrics, new Curriculum Management and more!
Curious about the latest updates to the Compass? Click here to dive into our Customer Updates and stay in the know. We’re always rolling out exciting new features and our blog is the best place to catch them first. Keep an eye on your Compass dashboard for alerts – you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!
Tip: You can also access our Customer Updates via your Compass portal by clicking on the cog icon > Customer Updates.
We also highly recommend joining our Compass Schools Community Facebook page to stay in the loop on product updates and exciting events, and to share tips and ideas with other schools in our Compass family! It’s a great space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate wins together.
Rollover
Make sure you’ve completed your rollover before the beginning of Term 1 with our ‘Get Ready for 2025!’ blog post. With step-by-step guides, webinar recordings, tips, tricks and more, this blog post has everything you need to complete the rollover process.
For more information, please search ‘Rollover’ in the search bar of your Compass portal to access the relevant Knowledge Base articles.
Attendance Guides
Our Attendance Guides are here to help you stay on top of what’s happening throughout the school day and ensure smooth attendance exports to CASES21. These resources are packed with best practices to help you streamline attendance tracking in Compass:
- Victorian Secondary Schools – Attendance Best Practice
- Victorian Primary Schools – Attendance Best Practice
Permissions
Keep your portal protected and ensure staff have access to all the areas they need to complete their day-to-day tasks in Compass. Managing permissions is key to smooth operations and data security. For step-by-step guidance on setting up and managing permissions, check out the resources below:
Teacher Resources
There’s so much you can accomplish with your Compass portal – and we’re here to make it easier than ever! Download our ‘Teaching Staff: How-To Guide’ for simple, step-by-step instructions that will help you navigate the platform like a pro. Save time, streamline tasks, and focus on what matters most!
Teaching Staff: How-To Guide
Download the guide here and find all of the steps teaching staff need to complete day-to-day tasks in Compass!
Compass Academy
Boost your skills and confidence with our short, self-paced online courses available through Compass Academy! Whether you’re just getting started or want to brush up on the essentials, these courses are designed to help you hit the ground running. Start with the courses below to kickstart your learning:

Parent & Guardian Guides
Help your new and existing families make the most of Compass by sharing our Parent Guides and FAQs linked below. Empower them with the tools and knowledge they need to stay connected and engaged throughout the school year!
Looking to share login details with parents and guardians? Check out our easy-to-follow guide here to get started!
For more tips and tricks, check out our YouTube playlist here!
Training & Support

Looking for more training? You can get in contact with our Training Team at training@compass.education, or by filling out our training request form here.
We highly recommend booking your training session in advance due to limited availability, particularly during busy periods.
For any other questions or further support, please reach out to our Support Team at support@compass.education, on (03) 9005 5217, or LiveChat (accessible via the Knowledge Base in your Compass portal).