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Custom Standards

From the Main Admin account, you have the ability to create and manage custom standards.

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Written by Monica Burke
Updated over a week ago

Does your district use standards that are not included in the default group of standards available? You can add those as custom standards two different ways.

  • Option 1: Manual Creation in the Control Center

    • Completed in the Main Admin account only

    • Recommended when adding a small amount of standards

  • Option 2: Bulk Upload Using our Template

    • Completed by the Otus team

    • Recommended for a large amount of standards

    • Requires the completion of a template that is then submitted to our team for processing

💡Tip: Custom standards can be edited or deleted directly from the Control Center.


Add Custom Standards

Adding custom standards allows teachers to use standards other than those that are part of the common core or state standards. Custom Standards can be added manually in the Control Center or uploaded by our team from a completed template.

Option 1: Manual Creation in the Control Center

To add custom standards manually from the Main Admin account, follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Navigate to the Control Center.

  • Step 2: On the Grading page, select the Standards Settings tab.

  • Step 3: Select Create Standard.

  • Step 4: Enter the following information:

    • Title

    • Subject

    • Grade - select all grades to which the standard applies

    • Description - body or full description of the standard (optional)

  • Step 5: Save & Repeat

    • Select the Save button.

    • Repeat the same process with your other custom standards.

Option 2: Bulk Upload Using our Template

  • Step 2: Fill out the template.

    • It is important to leave all headings unchanged, as it is sent to you specifically formatted.

    • Type the Subject, Title, and Description

    • Type an 'x' into the grade level(s) that should be attached to the standard

    • The image below shows an example:  

  • Step 3: Send the template back to us

    • Save your template with a file name that includes your district name.

    • If you downloaded the CSV and completed it on your device, make sure to save it as a .csv file.

    • Send the file or the link to your Google copy to support@otus.com or your Otus CXP.

  • Step 4: Confirm the Upload

    • We'll notify you when the standards upload is completed and request that you verify that the standards look correct.


Edit or Delete Custom Standards

Editing or deleting custom standards is done from within the Main Admin account. Follow the directions below to edit or delete a custom standard.

  • Step 1: Navigate to the Control Center within the Main Admin account.

  • Step 2: On the Grading page, select the Standards Settings tab.

  • Step 3: On the list of Standards, click Custom Standards.

❗ Be sure to click on the text for Custom Standards and not the checkbox. The checkbox controls which sets of standards are available to Otus users in your district. Click here for more information on selecting district standards.

  • Step 4: Browse the folders or use the search box to locate the appropriate standard.

  • Step 5: Select the standard and click the ellipsis menu on the right to choose Edit or Delete.

Edit

  • Make any changes on this screen, and then click Save.

Delete

  • To confirm that you would like to permanently delete the standard and all associated grades, type the standard title in the text box and click Delete.


FAQ and Troubleshooting

Click to see FAQ and troubleshooting details

Does editing a custom standard impact any data that has been collected on that standard?

No. Editing a standard does not impact any of the data that already exists for that standard, but be careful not to delete the standard!

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