Parents are the Learning Coach
A virtual instructional option is home-based and parents/guardians become the Learning Coach. This gives parents additional responsibilities for providing instructional support, monitoring student engagement and progress, and communicating with teachers via email and telephone daily.
A student's learning coach must be responsible for:
Maintaining access to a computer and internet for their student’s work.
Establish an environment that is conducive to a student’s learning.
Ensure that students log in to courses, so attendance can be taken daily.
Commit at least 2-4 hours per day to support and guide your student throughout coursework
Be aware that students are expected to follow the district’s virtual attendance policy and attend scheduled online class meetings and complete their virtual courses by the assigned due dates.
A student’s failure to sign in to his or her digital platform account daily and/or demonstrate academic progress may have a negative impact on a student’s ability to stay enrolled as a THRIVE student and/or require in person attendance and interventions with their assigned teacher.
There will be resources and training sessions available for families to assist you in becoming a successful Learning Coach for your child.
Supporting Your Child
Virtual learning consists of a partnership between students, families, teachers. It can be a new concept for many or some may still struggle in the online learning environment. We have provided a variety of support strategies to assist our families as they become a pivotal partner in their child’s education, so that all students may be successful in the virtual learning environment.
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How can I help my child?
When learning moves between the school building and the home, family members may need to take a more active role in their student’s education.
If your student is new to virtual learning, you’ll notice some differences from in-person learning including how teachers interact with students and how their progress and growth are measured. Even with these changes, both you and your student’s teachers remain crucial components of their success.
The biggest change will be in how the instruction and curriculum are made available to your student. No matter your student’s age, skill level, or ability, it’s good to regularly check in on them to help monitor their progress and remind them that you’re still invested in their academic growth and achievement. Talk through challenges with them, and encourage them to work through struggles. And as you can, celebrate successes, both big and small.