How to Find Student Support Services Information in PowerTeacher

Learn how to access student support plans, accommodations, historical documents, and service overviews in PowerTeacher.

August 2, 2026 By Cindy Warner-Dobrowski

This guide explains how to find information about students who receive support services in PowerTeacher and is intended for teachers and school staff who need to access support plans, accommodations, or special services details for their enrolled students. Use this when preparing for classes or reviewing individual student requirements during the school year.

There are multiple ways to locate information regarding student support services in PowerTeacher. Depending on the level of detail you need, use this comparison table to choose the best method:

Method	Best For
SSS Icon	Getting a quick summary of services, tier one strategies, and accommodations directly from the classes view.
Student Services Plans	Reviewing detailed accommodation, support, and learning plans for specific students.
Student Files	Accessing confidential Google Workspace documents, such as ISKL meeting minutes.
Document Attachments	Finding historical records, evaluation reports, and consent forms.
Student Snapshot	Viewing a comprehensive breakdown of EAL scores, MTSS tiers, and external services.

Method 1: The SSS Icon in Current Classes

Step #1: Click the SSS icon next to a class section to view an overview of students, the services they receive, and tier one strategies. — Click the **SSS** icon next to a class section to view an overview of students, the services they receive, and tier one strategies.

Accommodations are currently only available for high school students. Beginning in October, they will be accessible for all students across divisions who have accommodation plans and SSPs.

To view support information for a specific individual from the roster:

Step #2: Click the Student Information (i) icon from your Current Classes view to open the class roster. — Click the **Student Information (i)** icon from your Current Classes view to open the class roster.

Step #3: Click on a student's name from the list on the left-hand side. An asterisk (*) next to a name indicates they receive support services. — Click on a student's name from the list on the left-hand side. An asterisk (*) next to a name indicates they receive support services.

Click the SSS icon on their profile to display a brief summary of their support.

Step #5: Click the X icon to close the summary modal when finished. — Click the X icon to close the summary modal when finished.

Method 2: Student Services Plans

Step #6: Click Student Services Plans from the left-hand navigation menu. — Click **Student Services Plans** from the left-hand navigation menu.

Step #7: Click My Students with Plans to load a list of all your students who have active support plans. — Click **My Students with Plans** to load a list of all your students who have active support plans.

Note that current Accommodation Plans are available here. SLPs and SSPs for this school will be created in the coming months. Reference Document Attachments for historical plans.

Click on the name of a specific student to navigate directly to their profile.

Step #9: Click View to review the complete Student Services Plan details. — Click **View** to review the complete Student Services Plan details.

Method 3: Student Files (Google Workspace)

Every student has a confidential, auto-generated Google folder for storing ISKL meeting minutes and shared documentation. Access to Student Services team members and teachers is automatically granted or removed by PowerSchool when a student enrolls in or leaves your section.

Click the Student Files link in the header of the student's profile to open their auto-generated Student Services Google folder.

Method 4: Document Attachments

Use this section to find older historical documents previously stored in PowerSchool Special Programs.

Open the select screens drop-down menu on the student profile.

Step #12: Select Document Attachments to view historical evaluations, consent forms, and past plans. — Select **Document Attachments** to view historical evaluations, consent forms, and past plans.

Step #13: Click the view/download icon next to the file you want to read. — Click the view/download icon next to the file you want to read.

Method 5: Student Snapshot

The snapshot offers an expandable overview of the varying tiers of service a student receives.

Step #14: Click English as an Additional Language (EAL) to view recent WIDA scores. — Click **English as an Additional Language (EAL)** to view recent WIDA scores.

Step #15: Click Beyond Tier 1 - MTSS to review information on Learning Resource (LR) or counseling support. — Click **Beyond Tier 1 - MTSS** to review information on Learning Resource (LR) or counseling support.

Step #16: Click Accommodations to see if the student receives accommodations for College Board or IB exams. — Click **Accommodations** to see if the student receives accommodations for College Board or IB exams.

Step #17: Click Documentation to check for any evaluations on file, or explore external services for details on outside therapy or counseling. — Click **Documentation** to check for any evaluations on file, or explore external services for details on outside therapy or counseling.

Q: Why are accommodations only showing for high school students?

A: Currently, accommodations are only visible in high school profiles. Starting in October, they will be available for all students across divisions who have accommodation plans and SSPs.

Q: What does an asterisk (*) next to a student's name signify?

A: An asterisk indicates that the student currently receives support services.

Q: Do I need to request access to a student's Google Drive files?

A: No. The share settings for the confidential Student Files folder are automatically managed by PowerSchool based on whether the student is enrolled in your section.

Q: Where can I find older evaluation reports or consent forms?

A: All historical documents that were previously stored in the old PowerSchool Special Programs system are now uploaded under Document Attachments in the student's profile.

Term	Definition
SSS	Students with Support Services; indicates a student receives additional educational support.
SSP	Student Services Plan; a detailed outline of the support and accommodations a student receives.
EAL	English as an Additional Language; support services provided to non-native English speakers.
WIDA	A standardized language proficiency assessment used to measure English language development for EAL students.
MTSS	Multi-Tiered System of Supports; a framework used to provide targeted support to students (e.g., beyond Tier 1).
LR	Learning Resource; a type of specialized academic support or intervention service.

Method

Best For

SSS Icon

Getting a quick summary of services, tier one strategies, and accommodations directly from the classes view.

Student Services Plans

Reviewing detailed accommodation, support, and learning plans for specific students.

Student Files

Accessing confidential Google Workspace documents, such as ISKL meeting minutes.

Document Attachments

Finding historical records, evaluation reports, and consent forms.

Student Snapshot

Viewing a comprehensive breakdown of EAL scores, MTSS tiers, and external services.

Term

Definition

SSS

Students with Support Services; indicates a student receives additional educational support.

SSP

Student Services Plan; a detailed outline of the support and accommodations a student receives.

EAL

English as an Additional Language; support services provided to non-native English speakers.

WIDA

A standardized language proficiency assessment used to measure English language development for EAL students.

MTSS

Multi-Tiered System of Supports; a framework used to provide targeted support to students (e.g., beyond Tier 1).

Learning Resource; a type of specialized academic support or intervention service.