# CTLS Parent

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1382963777](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1382963777)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1382963777`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ParentSquare
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (1,186 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.133
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2020-07-30
- **Size:** 152 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ctls-parent/id1382963777)
- **Website:** [http://www.parentsquare.com](http://www.parentsquare.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.parentsquare.com/privacy](http://www.parentsquare.com/privacy)

## Description

What is CTLS Parent? CTLS Parent brings CCSD school updates, alerts, and messages into one easy place for families and staff. It translates messages into 190+ languages, helping everyone stay informed about notices, field trips, cafeteria balances, and more.

Key benefits include a simple web and iOS app, best-in-class safety practices, direct messaging with teachers, group conversations, volunteering and conference signups, and centralized access to school news and photos.

## Rankings

- #55,683 — Overall

## Review summary

CTLS Parent is valued for direct communication with teachers and useful alerts, but it is plagued by reliability and usability problems. Users repeatedly cite glitches, a confusing multi-app experience, and data/feature bugs that hinder use. The core messaging capability is a strength when it works, but performance and navigation flaws dominate the reviews.

### Pros

- Direct line of communication with teachers and the school; easy to send notes.
- Alerts/notifications help parents stay informed without constantly checking the app.
- More convenient than hunting down staff emails; centers messaging in one place.
- App can be very helpful and appreciated once users learn how to use it.

### Cons

- Frequent glitches and reliability issues; the app often doesn’t function as expected.
- Not intuitive or user-friendly; cluttered with too many places/links and messages can get lost.
- Fragmented ecosystem requiring multiple apps/logins (CTLS, ParentVue, ParentSquare) causing confusion.
- Specific bugs affecting data and features (e.g., calendar duplication, corrupt/opening files).
- Limited in-app messaging functionality (cannot directly reply to teachers; often must use separate email).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1382963777)