(02/28/25) As part of the district’s ongoing efforts to enhance and improve security, implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accessing A-HConnect will begin this spring. 

Why it matters: MFA can prevent unauthorized access to student data, and each staff member’s personal and identifiable information - such as social security numbers, bank information and more.

Prepare now: District staff can help with implementation.

• It’s recommended that staff members change their password between now and March 31 to avoid having to change it twice this winter or spring. Be alert to your building tech support for password change guidance.
• Stay alert to future articles in the staff e-newsletter, In the Know, for more guidance on the upcoming change. Next week, technology staff will begin sharing step-by-step instructions with staff members by site in alignment with the phased implementation timeline.

When it’s happening: The Technology department will roll MFA for A-HConnect out to sites in three phases, beginning as early as March 31 and concluding May 9. Planning timelines will be shared by the district as follows: 

• Phase 1 (March 31 - April 11):
  
  • Andover, Brookside, Evergreen Park, Hamilton, Johnsville, Madison, Rum River, Sand Creek and University Avenue elementary schools
  • Anoka and Jackson middle schools
  • Anoka and Andover high schools and Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP)
  • Adult Basic Education programs at Anoka County Human Services
  • Bell Center
  • Blaine Early Childhood Center
  • Early Childhood and the Welcome Center at Coon Rapids Family Place
  • Early Childhood Special Education programs at Riverview and Sorteberg
  • River Trail Learning Center at L.O. Jacob and Verndale
  • Sandburg Education Center 
  • Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin

• Phase 2 (April 14 - 25):
  
  • Champlin Brooklyn Park Academy, Dayton, Hoover, Jefferson, Mississippi, Monroe, Morris Bye, Sunrise and Wilson elementary schools
  • Coon Rapids and Northdale middle schools
  • Blaine, Champlin Park, Sandburg Regional and Technical high schools
  • Compass programs
  • Educational Service Center (ESC)

• Phase 3 (April 28 - May 9):
  
  • Adams, Crooked Lake, Eisenhower, Lincoln, McKinley, Oxbow Creek, Ramsey elementary schools
  • Oak View and Roosevelt middle schools
  • Coon Rapids High School