Prodigy Meets Clever: How and Why to Get Started Today

A single sign-on (SSO) tool that saves you time, is easy to use and helps with remote instruction?

You asked, we answered! Teachers in the United States can now add Prodigy to their list of educational apps in Clever.

For those unfamiliar, Clever acts as a secure pipeline between your district's data and the educational apps that you and your students use. It simplifies login processes to ensure a hassle-free experience in classrooms. 

With the addition of Prodigy to the Clever suite, teachers can now sync student accounts automatically. This allows for quick access to Prodigy’s engaging platforms with just a single sign-on. 

Let’s dive into more of the benefits!

It can take so long for a teacher to make sure students can log in.

Now, logging in to Prodigy with the Clever portal means you only need to remember one set of credentials!

Clever SSO eliminates the need to remember various usernames and passwords, which means your students can focus on learning and you can reclaim valuable instruction time.

Teachers like you can get your students started on Prodigy quickly and easily.

Clever says it best: “Students and teachers can open their devices, sign into the Clever Portal, and click on their connected applications to automatically access the online learning program!”

There are two ways you can sign up or log in to Prodigy with Clever:

1. Sign up with Clever on Prodigy's website

2. Install Prodigy through the Clever Library

No matter what you choose, simply follow the prompts.

The ability to use Prodigy with Clever simplifies the login process -- something that’s especially helpful while you teach from home and your students learn from home.

Adding Prodigy to your list of learning tools allows your students to log in with the same username and password they have for every other app they use on Clever.

When students (and parents!) can seamlessly access important educational resources like Prodigy Math Game from home, remote learning becomes easier and more effective.

Clever has even put together a quick start Learning at Home Resource Hub for teachers and district admins.

Prodigy is now connecting with districts to make set-ups even easier for teachers. 

Here’s how it all works if your district is participating:

1. Communication with Your District 

Prodigy reaches out and sends an invitation to your district, opening the doors for a smooth flow of information. Once the district accepts, the magic begins. 

Your district will share vital data about teachers, classrooms and students, keeping everything up-to-date automatically. No more manual roster updates or scrambling to keep track of which students are in which classes. It’s all handled for you! (For example, the LAUSD, the largest school district in the US, uses Clever.)

1.  Auto-Rostering for Teachers and Students  

Say farewell to manually setting up each student in your class. With auto-rostering, Prodigy and Clever work together to ensure that every teacher and student is accounted for. 

Whether you’ve already been using Prodigy or you’re brand new, the system can attach Clever credentials to existing Prodigy accounts. And if no matching email is found? No worries—Prodigy will automatically create a brand-new account for your students. That means less time on admin and more time for teaching.

1. Teacher Onboarding Made Easy

Once everything is set up, teachers are sent a welcome email to get started, or they can log in directly via their Clever dashboard. There, you’ll see Prodigy ready and waiting for you. 

1. Opinionated Onboarding – Making Setup a Breeze 

The onboarding will ask a few simple questions—What subject do you teach? What curriculum does your school follow? Which school do you belong to? 

This "opinionated onboarding" ensures that Prodigy customizes its recommendations from the get-go. It’s like having a personal assistant guiding you through the process.

1. One Click Import 

Finally, Clever will automatically suggest which classrooms are yours based on the district data, and with a single click, you can import them into Prodigy. 

Select the classes you’re teaching, and boom—you’re all set! In a matter of minutes, you’ve got Prodigy up and running, synced perfectly with your Clever roster.

If you’re ready to streamline your classroom management and elevate your students' learning experience, it's time to install Prodigy Math Game through the Clever Library. 

To recap, Prodigy and Clever together is:

Effortlessly Easy to Use - With Prodigy’s seamless integration into Clever, everything you need to manage your classroom is just a few clicks away. No complex setup, no tech headaches—just simple, straightforward access to the tools that help your students succeed.

Saves You Valuable Time - Prodigy and Clever work together to auto-roster your students and classes, ensuring your classroom is always up to date without any manual intervention. Spend less time wrestling with technology and more time focusing on your lessons.

Perfect for Remote and Hybrid Learning - Whether you're teaching in-person, remotely or in a hybrid environment, Prodigy’s easy-to-use platform ensures students stay engaged and challenged no matter where they are. Clever’s single sign-on (SSO) makes it simple for students to access Prodigy, keeping the focus on learning.

So, what are you waiting for?

The Prodigy-Clever integration has made managing your classroom easier than ever. It’s time to take full advantage of this tool and watch your students thrive.

Here's what they're saying:

1. If teachers add Prodigy to their Clever account, what happens to the data in their current Prodigy classroom(s)?
   Teachers with a pre-existing Prodigy account will be able to merge current Prodigy classroom(s) with their Clever classes.
2. Will my students need to create a new Prodigy account using their Clever credentials?
   Yes, students will have to create new accounts. However, old accounts will not be deleted and they will still have the option to log in to them and play.
3. Why should teachers use Clever instead of continuing to log in with Prodigy?
   The average teacher spends numerous minutes making sure students can log in. Clever helps teachers save time and create an easier login experience for their students. With Clever, teachers and students don’t have to remember login credentials because they can easily integrate Prodigy with the other digital resources they access via Clever.
4. How does signing up or logging in with Clever work for students?
   There are two ways students can sign up or log in to Prodigy with Clever:
   
   1) Teachers tell their students to open Clever. Students go to their Clever dashboard and select “Prodigy”.
   
   2) Students visit Prodigy’s login page and click the Clever button to sign up or log in.
   
   When a student joins or leaves a teacher’s class, that teacher will have to click the “Sync with Clever” button in their Prodigy account to update their class roster.
5. I can’t get the integration to work, who should I reach out to for help? 

We are more than happy to help with any hiccups you may encounter. Contact our customer support by emailing support@prodigygame.com or calling our help center Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM ET at 1-866-585-4655.

Still have questions? Read more about how Clever and Prodigy integrate:

• How to Use Clever with your Teacher Account
• Class Management: Everything You Need to Know
• Clever District Sync
• Clever’s Instructional Videos