Technology Support for Parents:

Canvas 101 - Parent/Guardian's orientation explaining notifications for our parents 
Here is the link for that orientations notifications webpage: 
https://tcusd.instructure.com/courses/646/pages/notification-preferences?module_item_id=144586
The video provides step-by-step instructions on how to get to the notification preferences and how to set them to the individuals preference.

Here is a way to set it up for the Parent App (Easiest missing assignment settings are here): 
https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Parent-Android-Guide/How-do-I-set-alerts-for-a-student-in-the-Canvas-Parent-app-on-my/ta-p/2042

How parents can become observers in Canvas - Here’s a video you can share with your parents on how parents can become observers on your Canvas page.