This lesson applies to Illuminate Student Information (ISI) clients in how to create, edit, or delete departments. It does not apply to clients whom only use Illuminate Data and Assessment (DnA) Management. Departments can be used for filtering reports and other searches.
Where to Start
- Click on the Administration Gear.
- Under School, click Department Management.
Create a Department
- Once in Department Management, select Add.
- Give the department a name.
- If the entire department is using an Attendance Program Set other than the default of Regular Education (k-12), you can chose an Attendance Program Set exception for this department. See the help document on How Attendance Works in Illuminate before proceeding.
- Click Save.
Once Save is clicked, you will receive the confirmation, "Department saved successfully."
Once all departments have been set you also MUST link teachers and courses to these departments.
Edit a Department
- Select a Department from the drop down.
- Select Next.
- Update the Department Name or select a different Attendance Program.
- Click Save.
Next Steps
See the help documents on User Management and Course Management for instructions.