BV Teacher FAQ
(to access CMP digital assets)

1. CMP Communication via Discord
All CMP communication will take place on Discord. If you haven’t already, please download the Discord app on both your desktop and mobile device, and join the CMP server using this link - https://discord.com/invite/apWtemrf57

Once you're in, you'll be added to your class-specific groups.

For example, if you are a NH teacher for Bala Bhagavatam, you will now see:

bv-teachers,
bv-teachers-nh,
bv-teachers-bala-bhagavatam (new this year),

In addition, you will continue to see the general BV channels:

bv-announcements,
bv-nh-announcements,
bv-nh-satsang-bhagavad-gita,

Once the parent–teacher channels are created, you will also see:

bv-nh-bala-bhagavatam,
bv-mv-bala-bhagavatam (new this year),
bv-sh-bala-bhagavatam (new this year),

New this year: You will notice three new channels—

A shared teacher channel with teachers from all centers who are teaching your class.,
Parent–teacher channels for the other two centers along with the Parent–teacher channels for your center.

If you're already on the CMP Discord server, double-check that you’re in the correct groups.

Important Notes:

Please install the Discord app on both your desktop and mobile for the best experience. (Using Discord in a browser is not recommended.)
Enable notifications on your mobile device so you don’t miss important updates. Watch this quick video on how to set up notifications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71UvVdbJ43M

For Parents:
A dedicated FAQ page has been created for BV parents. Please remind your students during every class and assembly to ensure their parents visit the page and complete the onboarding process. BV Parent FAQ: https://www.cmpittsburgh.org/bv-parent-faq

2. Accessing the CMP Teacher Portal

The Teacher Portal is available on our website under the Bala Vihar menu. It provides access to:

Class rosters
Attendance module
Parent contact information
Teacher continuing education pages
Help and support resources
And more!

To access the Teacher Portal:

Log in to the CMP website using your CMP account (the same one used for your Bala Vihar and puja sponsorship profiles).
The Login button is at the top right corner on desktop (or top left on mobile).
After logging in, refresh the page if you don’t see the portal.
Still no access? There may be an email mismatch — please contact @sobhan on Discord for help.

Class Dashboard

Note : This page is currently being redesigned and will be available before end of September 2025.

The Class Dashboard provides:

Your class roster
Parent emails
Useful teaching links and resources

Bala Vihar Attendance Module

The attendance system will auto-detect your center and class. If not, you can manually select them along with the date.

Students will be listed in alphabetical order.
Mark attendance by clicking the checkmark next to each student’s name.
Changes auto-save — no need to click a Save button.
You can uncheck to correct attendance at any time.

Prefer to take attendance manually during class? No problem — you can enter it online afterward.

Visitors (Unregistered Students):
If a student is present but not listed, scroll to the bottom of the attendance page and complete the Visitors Form. Please include:

Student’s name
Parent’s name (if possible)
Parent’s phone number

We review this list weekly and will follow up with parents for registration.

Bala Vihar Teacher Continuing Education (BVT-CE)

Use this section to log your BVT-CE credits and track your continuing education progress.

3. Google Workspace Account & Shared Drive Access

Each teacher now has a Google Workspace account set up through CMP.

For New Teachers:

Your default password is hariom12345
Please log in and change your password after your first login

For Returning Teachers:

If you need help resetting your password, please contact @sobhan on the Discord app.

Login Format:

Your login ID is: [firstname][lastname]@cmpittsburgh.org (No capital letters or spaces)

Benefits of Your CMP Google Workspace Account:

30 GB of storage space
Unlimited Google Meet time
Access to the CMP Google Shared Drive

Accessing Bala Vihar Materials

Please make sure you're logged in with your CMP Google Workspace account (not your personal Gmail), then click the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QI78GewxDONsQxTD4t07cNlZlddR5Gtm?usp=sharing

If you have trouble accessing any of the above resources, please don't hesitate to reach out to @sobhan on the Discord app for assistance.

Thank you for dedicating your time to teach and inspire our children!

BV Parent FAQ

If you have issues accessing any of the above, feel free to reach out to Sobhan @ 724-612-6327

1. CMP Account & Family Profile

Since you have already registered, you should have a CMP account. Please log in and review/update your family profile using the link provided. This information is used to create class rosters and attendance records. Use this link to go to your dashboard and edit your profile http://cmpittsburgh.org/account/dashboard

Center – Select one of the three CMP locations. Your registration will be invalid if this field is blank.
Adult Information – Ensure parent names, emails, and phone numbers are entered correctly. This helps us contact you if needed.
Child Information – Verify that your children’s names and grades are accurate. Returning students have been automatically promoted to the next grade. The Bala Vihar participation field defaults to “Yes.” If you do not wish for a child to attend, you may change this field to “No.”
Discord Usernames – Enter the Discord user names of all adults in your family. Help Guide
9am Class Selection – Choose a 9am class (SAT, Language, Coding, or Chanting) for each adult and student in your family.
- Note: Previous year’s selections have been cleared, so please make new choices.
- Not all classes are offered at every center. Offerings will depend on interest and teacher availability. Final details will be confirmed within the first 2–3 weeks after Bala Vihar begins.

2. Join the CMP Discord Server for Parent-Teacher Communication

CMP uses Discord, a secure and feature-rich platform, to stay connected with Bala Vihar families. Each class will have dedicated parent-teacher communication channels.

Join Now : https://discord.gg/apWtemrf57
Or scan the QR code below to join

Important:

If you're new to Discord, please provide your name and FamilyID during the onboarding process. We need this to add you to the correct class channels.
If you skip this step, we won't be able to connect you with your child's teacher.
All teacher-parent communication will happen exclusively on Discord — don’t miss out!

Already on the CMP Discord server? Make sure your Discord username is updated in your CMP profile. You’ll be added to the right group automatically.