Home Page & Navigation
1. Landing and Navigation Bar
Upon logging in, all users are directed to the Home Page. The layout and available information on this page varies by role.
Navigation Bar
The top navigation bar provides access to all major modules in StaffTrac. Tabs available include:
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Home |
Returns to the home dashboard from anywhere in the system |
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Calendar |
View and manage scheduled events and observations |
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Access the Evaluation Scheduler and all evaluation-related tools |
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PD |
Professional Development — manage PD events, registrations, and hours |
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LR |
Leave Requests — submit and manage staff leave (district-configurable) |
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GH |
Graduate Hours — track and log graduate-level coursework (district-configurable) |
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Appeals |
Submit or review appeals related to evaluations |
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View and manage staff records and HR-related data |
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Reports |
Generate and export system reports |
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Feedback |
Submit feedback or support requests |
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Prefs |
User preferences and district settings |
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Logout |
Securely end the current session |
Note: PD, LR, and GH tabs are district-configurable and may not appear in all instances of StaffTrac.
2. Home Page
The home page dashboard displays a summary of items relevant to the logged-in user. Content varies by role:
ADMIN VIEW
• Tasks — action items requiring attention
• Appeal Submissions — pending appeals for review
• Evaluation Requests — outstanding evaluation-related requests
• Upcoming Observations — a snapshot of scheduled observations across the district
• Professional Hours Summary — an overview of professional development activity
EVALUATOR VIEW
• Upcoming Observations — observations assigned to this evaluator
• Tasks — pending items assigned to the evaluator
• Evaluation Requests — any outstanding evaluation actions
TEACHER VIEW
• Upcoming Observations — scheduled observations for this staff member
• Tasks — items requiring the teacher's attention (e.g., pre-observation forms)
• Professional Hours Summary — personal PD hours log