How to Support Your Teen’s School-Life Balance
by Valerie Kirk
WHAT TO EXPECT
What is a Learning Coach?
Simply put, a Connections Academy Learning Coach is a parent, caregiver, or other trusted adult who actively supports their student’s learning at home. After all, you know what your child needs. What excites them. What challenges them. What they dream of when they imagine their future.
Embracing the Role of Learning Coach
Embracing the Role of Learning Coach
Setting Learning Coaches Up for Success
Being a Learning Coach is an amazing opportunity. At Connections Academy, we offer plenty of online resources and support to set you up for success. From orientation programs to 24/7 access to helpful resources and more. By being a Learning Coach, you can be there for your child when they need you most. And we’ll be right there with you, helping you along the way.
Embracing the Role of Learning Coach
Meet Narelle
Parent and Learning Coach
As a single parent with an unconventional work schedule, Narelle Daley wasn’t sure whether she could take on the role of Learning Coach. Watch their story, including the many benefits and opportunities flexible learning has given Narelle and her student.
Embracing the Role of Learning Coach
Meet Shannon
Parent and Learning Coach
When Shannon’s student was looking for greater academic challenge, she immediately thought of Connections Academy. Learn how this small business owner is playing a greater role in her daughter’s education – with the support of the greater Connections Academy community.
DAILY LEARNING COACH TASKS BY GRADE LEVEL
Helping Your Child Succeed
What should you expect? You’ll be able to provide your child with a level of support and guidance that no one else can, and you’ll get to watch them learn, progress, and succeed.
Learning Coaches are responsible for structuring their child’s school day—a task made simple with our online scheduling tool. You’ll also monitor attendance, stay in touch with teachers by phone or email, and provide one-on-one support with learning activities. However, the specifics of your role will shift as your child grows older and gains more independence.
Elementary School
Grades K-5
- Spend about 5–6 hours a day overseeing schoolwork
- Schedule your child’s day with school activities and breaks
- Lend a hand with online school lessons and regularly connect with your child’s teacher
- Help make sure your child is understanding their lessons and progressing
- Celebrate their achievements and encourage them to keep going
Middle School
Grades 6-8
- Spend 2–3 hours a day overseeing schoolwork
- Lend a hand with some lessons
- Check to make sure your child is understanding what they’re learning and keeping their grades up
- Communicate one-on-one with teachers on a regular basis
- Connect your child to their teacher when needed
High School
Grades 9-12
- Spend 2–3 hours a day overseeing schoolwork
- Lend a hand with some lessons
- Check to make sure your child is understanding what they’re learning and keeping their grades up
- Communicate one-on-one with teachers on a regular basis
- Connect your child to their teacher when needed
RESOURCES
Offering Plenty of Guidance
Being a Learning Coach is an amazing opportunity. From the moment you enroll, you’ll receive a wide variety of resources and support. Not only do parents get support from our wonderful staff and teachers, they also get access to:
CONNECTIONS ACADEMY BLOG
Learning Coach Success Articles
Built to give each Learning Coach the knowledge and tools they need to feel confident and comfortable in their role, the Connections Academy Blog features articles on a wide variety of topics, from fun art projects to try with your child to college and career prep—and everything in between.
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