SSM web-based training

Welcome to the IMPACT SSM Web Based Training for Teachers!

Welcome to the Student Services Management (SSM) Web-Based Training Module—a component of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Instructional Management Program and Academic Communication Tool (IMPACT).

Getting started

• Estimated training time is 90 minutes
• The course ends with an Exam
• The course is designed to take you through six modules
• If this is your first time viewing the training, it is recommended that you view each module in order.

After completion of this instructional module, you should be able to:

Perform SSM Basic Tasks

• Access and navigate SSM
• Communicate using SSM Messaging and Calendar
• Search and find information

Create and Edit Documents used in the CPS Special Education Process

• Comply with guided actions
• Create required events

System requirements for web-based training

• Step 1 - Flash Player
  
  To open and view the IMPACT WBT modules, you must have the latest version of Flash Player installed on your computer system.
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• Step 2 - Adobe Acrobat Reader
  
  To open and view the IMPACT Self-Paced Training documents, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer system.
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• Step 3 - Sound / Speakers
  
  The use of speakers is optional. Most of the IMPACT WBT modules have an audio component. Make sure your computer speakers are connected and working properly.
  
  
• Step 4 - Pop-Up Blocker
  
  Each WBT module will launch in its own seperate browser window. You will need to make sure that your Pop-Up Blocker is set to Off.
  Tools > Pop-Up Blocker > Turn Off Pop Up Blocker
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• Step 5 - Screen Resolution
  
  Modules are best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution.
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To begin, choose the desired module:

• Navigate in SSM
  Description: In this module, you will learn how to navigate within SSM using various toolbars.

• Communicating in SSM
  Description: In this module, you will learn how to use the SSM messaging feature. This feature is similar to e-mail. You’ll learn basic functions such as: sending a message and creating messaging groups.

• Calendaring in SSM
  Description: In this module, you will learn how to use the SSM calendar feature. With this feature, you can add events to your SSM calendar.

• Finding Information in SSM
  Description: In this module, you will learn how to access and view existing student documents.

• Creating Student Documents
  Description: In this module, you will learn how to create and edit the following documents: Referral, Assessment Plan, Learning Environment Screening, Eligibility Determination, and Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Printing in SSM
  Description: In this module, you will learn how to print student documents, and how to print the Explanation of Procedural Safeguards.

• Exam
  Description: This quick self-examination will test your SSM knowledge based on content from the six modules.