Dear Instructors,
We’re excited to announce that The Folk School is moving to new registration and payment systems behind the scenes. These changes will be a huge improvement over the previous, outdated systems, and we hope that you’ll find it easier, too. The new registration system, called Sawyer, allows us to automatically update rosters, manage waitlists, and allows instructors to login to see updates in real time. More information about that below. We’ll introduce you to the new payment system, Ramp, as we add your classes to the schedule. The main thing to know now is that you’ll be seeing emails coming from Ramp when we issue you a check.
What happens next?
If you are not currently teaching, there is nothing to do for now!
When we add your class to the system, you’ll receive an email from Sawyer with the subject line “The Folk School has invited you to join Sawyer for Business!” Click “Accept My Invite,” then enter your email address and create a password. Once you’re logged in, you will see a calendar and a menu on the left side with a tab called “Upcoming.” This tab is where you will access your classes.
For more information on logging in and using Sawyer, check out this article, and the FAQs at the bottom of this email. If you have any issues with your account, Katie Taskey (katie@folk.school) will be your point of contact for now while the rest of us learn alongside you.
Thank you all for your patience and support as we navigate these improvements, and thank you for being part of The Folk School community!
With gratitude,
Kadey
P.S. Here is a handy Instructor Guide to help you get started in Sawyer.
Sawyer Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my rosters?
Click “Upcoming” in the left side bar and navigate to the date of your class, then click on the colorful box with your class name. This should take you to the roster page. To download a PDF or a spreadsheet of your roster, click on “Roster Actions” in the top right corner below the “New Order” button, and then click on “Print Roster.” From there, you can select PDF for a list style roster, or CSV for a spreadsheet style roster.
During this transition, we are happy to download rosters for you until you get a hang of the new system.
How do I register a student in-person?
The Folk School staff member on site can register a student in-person using Sawyer.
How do I add or change my bio and photo?
You can add/edit a 500 character bio and profile photo, which will show up on all your class listings. To edit your profile, click on the colorful circle in the top right corner, and then click “view profile.”
How do I sign up for classes as a student?
In the left side menu, click on “Live View,” then “Activity Schedule” in the top left corner. Here you can register like a normal student.
Can I edit my own class?
Please do not edit any class details. Your instructor account technically has the ability to edit dates and capacity, but please direct any concerns to programs@folk.school instead of editing it yourself. Thanks!