Configure SAML Inline Authentication for Pearson Digital Learning Platforms

Once you have configured the Event API, you can then configure SAML inline authentication allowing users to sign directly in to Pearson Digital Learning Platforms without using the SSO link within PowerSchool. For example, if an administrator bookmarks their My Pearson Digital Learning Platforms page and SAML Inline Authentication is configured, when the administrator clicks their bookmark, they will be able to sign directly in to Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.

Navigate to the Plugin Configuration page.
Click Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.
Click SAML Inline Authentication.
Use the following table to enter information:

Field

Description

User Types

PowerSchool user types for which SAML inline authentication may be configured:

Admin
Guardian
Student
Teacher

Allow SSO Authentication

Select the checkbox for each user type that you want to allow SSO authentication. Otherwise, leave blank.

Application Launch

For each user type that you have allowed SSO authentication, do one of the following:

Select the checkbox to indicate you want a new browser window to open when signing directly in to Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.
Deselect the checkbox to indicate you want Pearson Digital Learning Platforms to appear in the same browser window as PowerSchool when signing directly in to Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.

Click Save.