Streamlining Google Classroom with GradingPal: The Ultimate Two-Way Integration Guide for K-12 Teachers

Why This Integration Is a Game-Changer for K-12 Teachers

• No more double data entry
• Students submit where they’re comfortable (Google Classroom)
• You grade with GradingPal’s industry-leading AI + OCR in seconds
• Grades appear in Google Classroom automatically — parents and students see them instantly
• Full audit trail and FERPA compliance built in

Teachers report an average 71% reduction in grading time once the integration is live (2025 GradingPal Teacher Survey).

One-Time Setup (Takes < 4 minutes)

1. Sign up or log in at app.gradingpal.com (use “Sign in with Google” for fastest setup)
2. When prompted, click “Connect Google Classroom”
3. Grant the required permissions (read classes, rosters, assignments, and grades) → That’s it. You’re now permanently linked.

Already have an account?

Dashboard → Settings → Integrations → “Connect Google Classroom”

Importing Classes and Rosters from Google Classroom

1. From your GradingPal dashboard click “+ Create Class”
2. Choose “Import from Google Classroom”
3. Check the boxes for the classes you want
4. Click “Import Selected Classes”

What gets imported instantly:

• Class name, section, subject, period
• Full student roster (first name, last name, email)
• Co-teachers (if any)

Roster sync is live — new students added in Google Classroom appear in GradingPal within minutes.

Creating Assignments That Live in Both Platforms

When creating a new assignment in GradingPal:

1. Toggle “Publish to Google Classroom” → ON
2. Choose the Google Classroom class
3. Set title, instructions, topic, due date, and points (they will match exactly)
4. Click “Create & Publish”

The assignment appears in students’ Google Classroom feed in < 10 seconds. Students work and submit exactly as they always have.

Automatic Submission Import (This Is the Magic Part)

Enable webhooks once (Settings → Integrations → Advanced → “Enable Webhooks”)

Once enabled:

• The moment a student clicks “Turn In” in Google Classroom → GradingPal pulls the file(s) automatically
• AI grading starts immediately (even while students are still submitting)
• No clicking “Import Submissions” ever again

Fallback: If you prefer control, use the manual “Import from Google Classroom” button on any assignment.

AI Grading - Instant Grade Sync Back to Google Classroom

1. Grade as usual in GradingPal (AI + your edits)
2. When you’re happy, click “Finalize Grades
3. Choose:
   • Auto-sync (default) → grades push the second you finalize
   • Manual sync → click “Sync to Google Classroom” whenever you’re ready

Students see their grade and feedback in Google Classroom immediately. Optional: attach GradingPal’s beautiful annotated PDF feedback with one extra toggle.

Advanced Features Most Teachers Miss

• Batch create 20 assignments at once → all publish to Google Classroom simultaneously
• Bulk grade sync across multiple classes
• “Return with AI Feedback PDF” button (students love the highlighted comments)
• Co-teacher sync — both teachers see the same real-time grades
• Archive & unarchive classes without breaking the link

Best Practices from Integrated Classrooms

• Start with ONE class to test the entire flow
• Turn on webhooks from day one (saves the most time)
• Use GradingPal as your single source of truth for grades
• Enable “Attach Feedback PDF” — students and parents rave about it
• Run a 2-minute demo with students so they know nothing has changed on their end