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Your First Hour

Here's exactly what you'll check off today

Starting a microschool is a lot already — your setup shouldn't be one more unknown. This is the real path every new school walks through in NavEd, start to finish, usually before lunch.

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Ike Lacey
Founder, NavEd
“Most schools finish this list in under an hour. If you get stuck on anything — even something small — email me directly. A real person answers, not a ticket queue.”
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Your setup checklist 0 / 5 DONE
  • Name your school & choose your web address
    ~2 min
  • Add your first few students
    ~5 min
  • Invite a co-teacher or assistant
    ~3 min
  • Send parent & guardian invites
    ~5 min
  • Enter your first grade or attendance record
    ~5 min
What's Included

Everything you need to run your school

NavEd gives you a complete school management system built specifically for microschools, co-ops, and hybrid programs.

Gradebook

Track grades, calculate GPAs, and generate report cards automatically.

Parent Portal

Parents see all their children's grades in one place. No more email overload.

Attendance

Track attendance by cohort with one-click recording and reports.

Premium

Transcripts

Generate official transcripts for college applications in seconds.

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Why Microschools Switch

Why microschools choose NavEd over spreadsheets

We built NavEd specifically for small schools—not enterprise districts with 10,000 students.

Better Than Spreadsheets

No more broken formulas, version conflicts, or emailing Excel files. Everything syncs automatically.

Fraction of PowerSchool's Cost

Enterprise systems charge $20–50/student. NavEd starts at $2.50/student (first 5 free).

Setup in 1 Hour, Not 6 Months

No consultants, no training sessions, no IT team required. If you can use Google Docs, you can use NavEd.

The Process

How to get started

1

Create Your School

Enter your school name and basic info. Takes about 2 minutes.

2

Add Students & Staff

Import or add your students and teachers. Set up your first class.

3

Start Using NavEd

Enter grades, invite parents, and run your school more efficiently.

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

Your first 5 students are always free. After that, pay only for what you use.

$2.50
/student/month
Standard
Most Popular
$5
/student/month
Premium
$8
/student/month
Enterprise
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Questions

Common questions

Do I need a credit card to start?
No! Your first 5 students are always free with no credit card required. You only enter payment info when you're ready to add more students.
How long does setup take?
Most schools are up and running in 30-60 minutes. You can create your school, add students, and start entering grades the same day.
Can I try it with just a few students first?
Absolutely! Many schools start with 2-3 students to test the system before adding everyone. Your first 5 students are free forever.
What if I need help setting up?
We're here to help! Contact us and we'll guide you through the setup process. We also have documentation and video tutorials.
Can I import data from spreadsheets?
Yes! Enterprise plans include bulk import functionality. For Standard and Premium plans, we can help you migrate data during onboarding.

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