TalkingPoints is a family engagement platform for PreK–12 schools, built to support communication and partnerships between educators and families. It offers two-way messaging, including SMS, and translates messages into more than 150 languages with AI and human translator support. Individual teachers can use translated messaging free of charge, with in-app tips and guidance for building relationships. Families can use the free website or iOS and Android apps; text replies are available at schools with a paid plan. Districts can opt for solutions focused on attendance, district communications, or academic improvement. Message Mentor helps educators draft and refine messages to families. The platform integrates with Clever, ClassLink, and other student information systems for rostering. TalkingPoints offers professional learning in person, virtually, or in blended formats. It says it encrypts data in transit and at rest, restricts access to designated users, and does not sell or rent personal information or use it for advertising or commercial purposes. It is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
Who it is for
TalkingPoints suits PreK–12 teachers, schools, and districts seeking ways to communicate with families across languages. Families can use its website, mobile apps, or, at participating paid-plan schools, text messaging.
What is good
- Free translated messaging for individual teachers
- Translation support for more than 150 languages
- SMS messaging supports two-way communication
- Integrates with Clever and ClassLink for rostering
- Offers in-person, virtual, and blended training
What to know first
- Family text replies require a school paid plan
- Organization pricing is quote-based
Verdict
TalkingPoints combines multilingual family messaging with tools for teachers and district-level programs. Individual teachers have free access, while organization-wide deployment is quote-based.
TalkingPoints plans and pricing
All plansCompared on school communication software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Two-way messaging
- Yes
- SMS notifications
- Yes
- Voice messaging
- Yes
- Mobile app coverage
- family_and_staff
- SIS integrations
- Yes
- Translation languages
- 150 languages
