MyPascoConnect

MyPascoConnect is a centralized cloud-based solution that is used within the Pasco County School district in Florida. It serves as a launchpad of a Single Sign-On (SSO) Where students, teachers and staff can access all their activities related to school, using one username and password to access all the computing devices they have access.

Login to MyPascoConnect

Logging into MyPascoConnect is the main way in which Pasco County students and staff have access to their Digital Classrooms. The following details the step-by-step procedure for logging into MyPascoConnect.

Student login
Teacher login
Parent login
Applications
FAQ’s

Student Login Procedure

Students in Pasco County Schools will have access to their Digital Classroom through myPascoConnect Portal. This single sign-on (SSO) system provides instant access to Canvas (myLearning), Office 365, and digital textbooks.

  • Click here or enter mypascoconnect.pasco.k12.fl.us with the help of Google Chrome.
  • Click Sign In: Click on the “Sign in to myPascoConnect” blue button.
  • Enter Credentials:
    • Username: Your 6-digit Student ID (Lunch Number), e.g., 123456.
    • Password: Your LDAP password which was assigned to you by your district. This is usually within a particular pattern (e.g. Susan21# , a capitalized five letter word, two numbers, and a symbol).
  • First-Time Login: If this is your first-time login, the system may ask you to enter your password twice in order to authenticate you.
  • Dashboard Access: Authentication forwards you to your LaunchPad, which displays all learning apps.

According to a Pasco County Schools report, students using this SSO save an average of 10 minutes per day, potentially increasing their study time. A teacher survey indicated that 85% of teachers noticed improved student engagement after the implementation of MyPascoConnect.

Teacher Login Steps

Teachers at Pasco County Schools use myPascoConnect Portal as their main single sign-on (SSO) dashboard, accessing tools needed for classroom instruction, including Canvas (myLearning), myStudent, and Office 365.

  • Click here or enter mypascoconnect.pasco.k12.fl.us with the help of Google Chrome.
  • Click Sign In: Click on the “Sign in to myPascoConnect” blue button.
  • Enter Credentials:
    • Username: Use your Munis Employee self-service or eSembler user credentials.
    • Password: The password that you set up when you created your account.
  • Confirm Identity (First-time Only): To ensure secure access to work accounts, the system may require you to specify your password multiple times.
  • Dashboard Access: Upon logging in, your LaunchPad displays icons for all authorized applications.

These icons vary based on grade level. They apply the “Password Locker” technology, which means that the first time a student clicks them he/she may have a need to enter a publisher-specific user/password. After that, it is remembered forever by ClassLink.

Parent Login Process

Pasco County Schools website primarily provide access to student information to parents/caregivers using the myStudent Parent Portal. This portal enables parents to view grades, track student attendance, and access student login information.

  • Visit the Official Site: Access the Pasco County Schools website.
  • Navigate to Parent Section: Click on the Parents menu and select either Check Grades/Attendance or the myStudent icon below the School/Classroom Resources items.
  • Enter Credentials:
    • Username: Your registered personal E-mail address.
    • Password: The password that you set up when you created your account.
  • Access Information: Once logged in, you can click on your child’s name and you will see his or her specific Academic Data and history with test information.

Also see Academic Progress: Measurement, Monitoring, and Enhanced Achievement of U.S. Students

Applications inside MyPascoConnect Dashboard

After logging into MyPascoConnect, the “LaunchPad” serves as the central hub. Icon visibility depends on user role (Student vs. Staff) and grade level (Elementary vs. Secondary). The most important Applications inside MyPascoConnect Dashboard are given in detail below.

Microsoft Office 365

This is perhaps the most important tool for students and staff, as it is the digital backpack for file storage and file creation.

  • The “Waffle” Menu: Click the Office 365 tile and it opens the suite where users access Word, Excel, Powerpoint and OneNote.
  • OneDrive: OneDrive is a service that Pasco County Schools tends to use for cloud storage. Students should store all work here to ensure “One Roster” continuity, ensuring work files remain accessible when switching computers or working from home.
  • Outlook: This is the interface of student email. It is the main official channel for the district communication.

myLearning (Canvas)

  • Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) under the branding name of myLearning from the district.
  • Function: This is where the “school work” lives. Students use this space to access modules, submit assignments, take quizzes and access feedback from the teacher.
  • WebReader Tool: Canvas has an in-built accessibility tool called “WebReader” (which in many cases, is included in the immersive reader features). It reads text aloud, translates text, and highlights verbs/nouns to aid students with reading comprehension.
  • Mobile App Integration: Although accessible through the dashboard, students using iPads/tablets, or experiencing touch interface issues, are often redirected to the Canvas Student app.

Digital Textbooks & Curriculum

These icons vary by grade level. They apply the “Password Locker” technology, which means that the first time a student clicks them he/she may have a need to enter a publisher-specific user/password. After that, it is remembered forever by ClassLink.

Math Resources

  • Zearn (Elementary): For K-5 math, used as intervention/substitution program/ Whole class.
  • Eureka Math in Sync: Offers video lessons and digital materials that are aligned with the district’s math curriculum.
  • Math Nation (Secondary): A very important tool for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 students. It provides video tutors, practice tools, and an “On-Ramp to Algebra” readiness tool.
  • Savvas EasyBridge: (Formerly Pearson) Math and science digital textbooks access.

Science & Social Studies

  • Discovery Education: Discovery Education provides the “Techbook” (digital textbook) and streaming educational videos for science classes.
  • McGraw Hill ConnectED: The portal for a number of social studies and reading text books.
  • EVERFI: Used for a wide range of purposes most functionalities are for digital social studies courses, financial literacy and social emotional learning modules.

College & Career Readiness

  • Xello: Beginning with the 2024-2025 year, Xello is replacing Naviant as the district’s college and career planning platform, largely. Students use it to create portfolios, take career interest assessments and monitor graduation requirements.
  • FloridaShines: A state-funded mechanism for monitoring progress towards “Bright Futures” scholarships and researching requirements of universities in Florida.
  • College Board: Access to AP (Advanced Placement) Classroom materials & PSAT/SAT scores.

Library and Research Tools

  • MIND: A library search tool for the district. It enables the students to browse their school’s physical collection of media.
  • MackinVIA / Sora: These are apps that allow access to thousands of eBooks and audio books. Students can check out Digital Books in the same way that they check out physical books, and often include titles from the local public library system through the “Public Library CONNECT” feature.

New AI Pilots (2025-2026)

  • The dashboard is changing as well to offer a tool for AI-driven tutoring as the district’s new “A.I.M” (Achieve, Innovate, Maintain) initiative.
  • Khanmigo, an AI Tutor by Khan Academy (piloted in middle and high schools), assists students in problem-solving rather than providing answers. Know more about Khanmigo teaching assistant here.
  • Scholar Education: An AI tool that will be piloted in elementary schools that will help to create personalized lesson plans and learning pathways.

Staff-Specific Applications

  • Munis (ERP): Includes payroll, tax forms (W-4) and managing the benefits.
  • Frontline: Used to maintain absence management (substitutes), as well as professional growth tracking.
  • MyPGS: The Professional Growth System for Teacher Evaluations and Certification tracking.

Accessing Particular Platforms

  1. myLearning (Canvas): Teachers can also login here directly through the Pasco County myLearning selector page by selecting the role of teacher.
  2. Office 365: The full email of your organizational email (e.g. [email protected]) and your password need to be used to access Microsoft Apps from home.

Mobile Access (Apps)

The best way to use on the mobile is to download the ClassLink LaunchPad or myStudent Pasco apps from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Login & Account (FAQ)

Login Steps for Student, Parent, Teacher are mentioned above. Just follow the Login Procedure correctly.

Watch on Tutorial

Basically, There is no fixed Default Password format in MyPascoConnect for Students.

Students are assigned a password following a specific format. Typically, this includes a capitalized 5-letter word, followed by a 2-digit number and a special symbol (e.g., Stars21# or Happy99!). Upon their first login, students are required to verify this password twice to activate their accounts. According to the Pasco County IT department, this multi-step verification process reduces unauthorized account access by 15%.

  • Students: If a student forgets their password, the student must first contact his/her teacher who can look up the default password. If the changing of the password happened manually by the student and the student forgot it, a teacher or school administrator may be required to reset the password.
  • Parents: If you are not able to log in to the myStudent Parent Portal then use the "Forgot Password" link on the Login page. If you have forgotten the EHR User Name or have forgotten the email you registered with or need a Parent Pin, then you will need to contact the support team at [email protected] or at 813-320-8817.

Depending on permission, user's can manage and customize the Apps in LaunchPad:

  • Adding from App Library: Click on the plus sign (+) icon on top taskbar, it will open the App Library. To add an app to your dashboard, search for a particular app (e.g. Studies Weekly) and click on Add.
  • Creating Custom Weblinks: If a particular resource is not in the library, click on Add App inside the library; type in the name of the website and the website address and click on an icon to create a custom shortcut.
  • Teacher Management: Teachers can assign specific apps to the "backpacks" of their students via the Teacher Console in order to ensure all students in a given class have ready access to necessary tools.

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  • Parents cannot come up with this code on their own.
  • The student will need to log in to his or her myPascoConnect dashboard, open Canvas up, go to Account > Settings and click the "Pair with Observer" button on the right hand side of the screen.
  • This generates a temporary code for parents to enter into their Canvas accounts, granting access to their student's work.

This is usually because of a "rostering" delay. It takes for the change to appear in ClassLink and Canvas when a change is made to a student's schedule within the main system (Focus) taking overnight sync (up to 24 hrs) to reflect. If the icons are not there after 24 hours contact the teacher to make sure the student is active in that roster.

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Click on the specific publisher icon on the LaunchPad, If asked for login the first time, you may have to enter a certain username/password given to you by your teacher. After this entry is done once, the "Password Locker" will save it, and you will be logged in automatically in the future.

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