Before a parent can create a Parent Observer Account on Canvas, the child must log into their Canvas account to acquire the Parent Observer Code. Once the parent has the code, the parent can create the parent account.
STEP ONE
How do I generate a pairing code for an observer a... - Instructure Community - 418 (canvaslms.com) (These directions are to generate the parent observer code from the student account.)
STEP TWO
To Create a Parent Account:
- Go to http://www.paulding.instructure.com
- At the top right corner, click on Need a Canvas Account? (see image below)

- Click the "Parents sign up here" link.
- Enter your sign-up details. You will need the student parent code from STEP ONE for part 5.

- You can begin observing your student in Canvas immediately.