Communications

School and District Communications

IUSD uses ParentSquare as our District and school communications platform.  It allows us to send emails, text messages, phone calls, and alerts to parents and guardians.  The system uses contact information from the Parent Portal, so please be sure your contact information is up to date so you do not miss important communications and information from the District and your child’s school.

In the event of an emergency, the District and/or your school will send alerts, updates, and information through ParentSquare.  This may include emails, text messages, and voicemails.  

For more information about how to Stay Connected to IUSD during emergencies, visit iusd.org/StayConnected. 

  Quick Tips:

• Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to get started using ParentSquare, set your language preference, and manage your dashboard.
• Download the ParentSquare App on the App Store or Google Play.

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IUSD is committed to ensuring that our diverse community can easily access the information and resources available on all of our websites.  This includes providing communications in preferred languages and in formats that accommodate individual's abilities to support increased parent and family engagement.  

The UserWay widget, found on all IUSD and school websites, offers a range of features designed to enhance web accessibility, including:

• Site Translation: Although Google Translate already exists on IUSD websites, it is now integrated into the widget to streamline access to the translation feature.  The translate feature enables users to access content in all languages supported by Google Translate, and the accessibility widget will also function in each translated language.
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Ensures all content is accessible to blind or visually impaired users, who utilize screen readers.
• Text-to-Voice: This service supports blind or visually impaired users or those who may need reading assistance.
• Keyboard Navigation: This enables users to navigate the site using keyboard shortcuts, beneficial for those with motor impairments.
• Color Contrast Adjustments: Allows users to modify color contrast settings for better visibility.
• Text Sizing Options: Provides options to increase or decrease text size, aiding those with visual impairments.
• Dyslexia-Friendly Font: Offers a font option designed to improve readability for users with dyslexia.
• Pause Animations: Gives users the ability to pause any animations that could be distracting or cause discomfort.
• Highlight Links: Highlights links to make them more noticeable for easier navigation.

Quick Tip:

• The translation and accessibility features are found in three different locations on our website. 

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IUSD Insights is the District’s official monthly publication for news and information. As part of our commitment to ensure the IUSD community is well-informed about District priorities, initiatives, successes and challenges, included are stories that highlight our work to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision. These stories showcase the many people, partners, and voices who collectively comprise the “US” at the center of IUSD. 

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From pre-kindergarten to our Irvine Adult Transition Program and every grade level in between, there are exciting and interesting stories to be told. With your help, we can elevate and celebrate the many wonderful achievements, activities, and events taking place in classrooms, on campuses, and at District facilities each and every day.  

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Contact us for:

• Media requests
• Interviews with the Superintendent and Board of Education
• Interviews with District and school staff
• Access to schools for site-specific interviews, student interviews, and feature stories

Media Inquiries

Annie Brown
Public Information Officer
anniebrown@iusd.org
949-936-5002