Step 1 | Observer Account Creation
Parents can use a web browser on any device or use the Canvas parent app on a mobile device.
Using a web browser on any device
Using the Canvas Parent app on your mobile device
Find the Canvas Parent App on your device

Select Find School and find Goochland County

Choose Create Account

Creating Your Account
When you select the option to create your own account, you will be presented with a parent signup screen where you enter your information. To finish the process, your child needs to generate a “Student Pairing Code” from their account to provide to you.
Step 2 | Student Pairing Codes
Your child will first need to open their Canvas Student app and go to their Settings. In their settings, there will be a button called “Pair with Observer” which will prompt a QR code and a Pairing Code to display. This code is temporary and will reset after a period of time.
The video below shows how a Student using an iPad will find the Pairing Code.
Step 3 | Getting to Know Canvas
Visit the GCPS Parent Canvas page at https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/canvas for videos and tips to help make your transition to Canvas successful.