Education
Clever login: getting into the Clever portal
How students, teachers and parents sign in to Clever — badge login, Google and district accounts — plus what to do when the portal will not load.
Go to clever.com and choose your school, then sign in with your district username, a Google or Microsoft account, or a Clever Badge scanned with a device camera. Which options appear depends on what your district has enabled.
Clever has grown to be one of the most potent online education platforms in the US. With Clever, more than 75% of K-12 schools in the US make it easier for students, teachers, and administrators to use online learning resources. Whether you are accessing the Clever Portal, utilizing Clever logon for your district, or entering specialized portals such as Clever Broward or Clever CCSD, this guide provides comprehensive instructions for all necessary procedures.
Clever guarantees safe, quick, and well-organized access to digital learning resources through single sign-on (SSO), badge login, district-wide integrations, and student-friendly features.
What Is Clever?
Clever is a safe online classroom that gives students instantaneous access to all instructional content. Teachers and students only remember one Clever login to connect to all the approved learning tools right away. This way, they don't have to remember a bunch of different app passwords.
Clever serves as the main platform for:
- Educational apps
- Communication tools
- Student information systems (SIS)
- Online course materials
- Classroom software
- Assets of the district
- Course schedules and assignments
- Clever is a top platform for K–12 districts, being used by over 100,000 schools in the United States to streamline digital access.
How Clever Works
There are three primary systems that Clever uses:
Single Sign-On (SSO)
By logging in once, students get immediate access to all applications, including:
Google Classroom
- i-Ready
- Kahoot
- Canvas
- Savvas
- BrainPOP
- Renaissance Learning
- Nearpod and hundreds more.
Clever Portal
Every user's allocated learning apps are displayed on this primary dashboard.
Clever Badges
Students who aren't yet able to write passwords can use Clever's QR code badges instead. Holding the badge to the webcam allows students to log in instantaneously.
Clever Login
Clever Login Using Google
- Google Accounts are used by some districts.
- Visit clever.com/login
- Search for your school
- Click Login with Google
- Set up an email account at school.
- Type in your password:
- You will be redirected to the Clever Portal
Clever Badge Login (For Younger Students)
- Visit the clever.com/badges page.
- "Allow Camera Access" should be clicked.
- Keep your QR badge close to the camera.
- Immediately, automatic login occurs.
- Ideal for K–2 students; no typing is required.
Clever Login Using Mobile Browser
- Open Chrome or Safari
- Go to clever.com/login
- Follow the same login steps as desktop
Clever Portal: What You Can Do Inside
Upon successful login, both students and teachers are directed to the Clever Portal, which serves as the primary dashboard.
This is what's included:
- Customized Dashboard
- Every user sees the apps that have been assigned by their instructor or institution.
Classroom Tools
- Assignments
- Applications for learning
- Digital textbooks
- Tools for attendance or grading
- Messaging & Communication
- Teachers can message kids in certain districts.
Teacher Tools
- Add or delete applications
- Distribute class materials.
- Keep an eye on student activity
- Introduce group-specific tools
Clever Broward (Broward County School District)
Clever Broward provides Broward County students and educators with convenient access to:
- Canvas
- i-Ready
- Education via Discovery
- Benchmark Progress
- Google and Microsoft tools
- Go to browardschools.com and click on "Clever Login."
Students log in using:
- Single Sign-On
- Login with a student ID
- Google and Microsoft accounts
How To Join Clever (Students & Teachers)
Clever Join: For Student
Students do not create their own Clever accounts. They get it created by the school.
Get the login information from your school.
- Go to clever.com/login.
- Enter your school's name
- Use the means that your school has supplied to log in.
- Open your application.
Clever Join: For Teachers
- Go to clever.com/teachers
- Search your school
- Enter your school email to log in.
- Confirm your identity
- Create a teacher's dashboard.
Clever Features
Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Google Classroom, I-Ready, Khan Academy, Discovery Education, and many more are all accessible through a single login for both students and teachers.
- Students will spend less time trying to log in and more time really learning because they won't have to remember as many passwords.
Clever Portal Dashboard
- A customized dashboard that exclusively displays the apps that have been allocated to each instructor or student.
- Many students have seen educational applications. Management tools are available to educators. All operations are managed by administrators through a single terminal.
Clever Badges (QR Code Login)
- Junior students may access the system by scanning a QR badge, eliminating the need for manual input.
- Simple, quick, and with less time wasted on typos, it makes it ideal for children.
Automated Rostering
- Intelligently integrates with the SIS (Student Information System) of the institution.
- Everything from schedules to class rosters to enrollment information updates automatically in real time.
Secure Identity & Data Protection
- This website was made to meet FERPA, COPPA, and other U.S. school privacy standards.
- The login process is limited to confirmed personnel and students. Smart safeguards user information from prying eyes.
Clever Library (App Discovery)
- Provides educators with a treasure trove of suggested instructional apps that they may incorporate into their portal.
- You don't need to do anything special to get your apps integrated with Clever SSO.
Tools For Teachers
- Make changes to the apps used in their lessons
- Transfer media files
- Monitor the login activities of students
- Get fast access to grade-level applications
- Class management is improved, and administrative work is reduced.
Clever Analytics
District administrators and educators have access to:
- Access control actions
- Reports on app activity
- Times of most demand
- Engagement information
As a result, educational institutions can see which resources are working and which ones aren't.
Clever Parents Portal
- Class invitations, announcements, updates, and app access links can be sent to parents.
- Enhanced communication between the school and home and provides parents with more opportunities for knowledge sharing.
Clever Messaging
- Integrated communication between educators and their students.
- Enables rapid communication without the requirement for additional applications. Secure and vetted for usage in educational institutions.
Integrations With 500+ Learning Apps
- Among the many programs that Clever is compatible with are: Google Classroom, Zoom, Seesaw, Canvas, I-Ready, Nearpod, ClassDojo, Lexia, Kehoot!, and countless more.
- All digital learning tools in one convenient location.
Access From Multiple Devices
- Chromebooks
- Laptops
- Mobile devices
- Cell phones
Perfect for kids whose environments at home and in the classroom include several devices.
Clever Browser Extension
Simplifies single sign-on by filling in login forms automatically and providing one-click access to applications from within the browser.
Clever Admin Controls
- Administrators at schools and districts:
- Control who can use your app
Set Access Rules
- Track consumption
- Notifications sent by push
Ensure Security
- It is more efficient and less work for IT staff when power is centralized.
- School Setup Made Easy
- Streamlined onboarding
- SIS syncing
- Automated updates
App provisioning helps schools save time, decreases error rates, and eliminates the need for manual student uploads.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clever?
Secure all identities, control your data, and enable classroom learning with Clever's identity platform, which is particularly tailored for education.
What is the Clever app used for?
Clever automates the safe sending of student records to people who are allowed to see them. Because of this, learning programs can always have up-to-date list information. Additionally, the Clever Portal provides students and instructors with single sign-on capabilities.
Is Clever safe for students to use?
Clever has worked with school systems and learning apps to make sure that all their students have a safe, private, and secure experience. Schools created and run Clever, which means that all the resources your child sees on it were chosen by their school.