What Happens to Your Seesaw Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Data
Student work, photos, journals
Account
Parent/teacher managed
Export
Download portfolio as PDF or images
Step-by-Step Guide
Download student portfolio
Export the student's portfolio including all photos, videos, drawings, and journal entries. These are precious keepsakes.
Estimated time: 20 min
Notify the school
Contact the school or teacher to inform them. The teacher manages the classroom side of Seesaw.
Estimated time: 10 min
Close or transfer the parent account
Contact Seesaw support to close the parent account or transfer it to a surviving guardian.
Estimated time: 10 min
Document Now Checklist
- Seesaw parent login
- Student name and class
- Downloaded portfolio location
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Seesaw. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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