Skip Navigation Enroll AN ONLINE SCHOOL WHERE PARENTS ARE LEARNING PARTNERS As a parent or caregiver, you want to be there for your child. When you enroll them in Connections Academy®, you will be. See how being by their side today will help them go far tomorrow. The Part You Play What to Expect Resources THE PART YOU PLAY Taking on the Role of Learning Coach Does a parent have to be present for online school courses? Here’s what we’ve learned through our years of providing online public school to children like yours: While you don’t always have to be in the room, you’ll need to monitor your child’s daily learning and make sure they’re understanding and completing their lessons. And you'll do just that as your child’s Learning Coach. As a Learning Coach (opens in a new tab) , you’ll have the best of two worlds. 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. It’s a role you’ll feel meant for. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ONLINE SCHOOL Helping Your Child Succeed You know what your child needs. What excites them. What challenges them. What they dream of when they imagine their future. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be by their side, partnering with our teachers and staff to help your child become the person you know they can be. What should you expect? Learning Coaches are responsible for structuring their child’s school day, a task made simple with our online scheduling tool. You will 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. Choose your child’s grade level to learn more. Your Role in Online Elementary School For Connections Academy children in grades K-5, Learning Coaches play an important part in everyday learning. You should expect to: Schedule your child’s day with school activities and breaks Spend about 5 hours a day overseeing schoolwork 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 Your Role in Online Middle School For Connections Academy children in grades 6-8, Learning Coaches take a step back. As in most middle schools, your child will work with subject-specific teachers as they gain independence alongside knowledge. As their Learning Coach, you should expect to: 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 Your Role in Online High School For Connections Academy children in grades 9-12, Learning Coaches give their children plenty of freedom to work independently and gain the resilience they’ll need to succeed in adulthood. As your child’s Learning Coach, you should expect to: Spend 1 to 2 hours a day overseeing schoolwork Double-check to make sure your child is completing their assignments Connect your child to their teacher when needed Attend regular teacher conferences RESOURCES Offering Plenty of Guidance Being a Learning Coach is an amazing opportunity. To help you make the most of it—and ensure you can help your child succeed—we offer plenty of resources and support. This includes: Online orientation program which introduces you to the Learning Coach role and provides tips on how to offer the right support for your child. 24/7 access to our online Learning Coach Central where you’ll find a wide range of resources designed to guide you forward Toll-free number for a Connections Academy technical support representative, who’ll help you troubleshoot computer-related issues Easy ways to virtually connect with teachers and our staff whenever you have a question or need additional support Parent network where you can join other Connections Academy parents and share tips and advice Opportunity to become a local community coordinator and work with teachers to put together special projects and plan in-person field trips 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. Visit our Parent Resources page for more information Sign Up for a Free eGuide Explore useful resources, watch informative videos, see sample schedules and take an interactive quiz that can help you make the right decision for your child. Sign Up Now A Path For All Students At Connections Academy, we make it possible for all students to gain the knowledge and build the mindset they need to do well in school and thrive in a changing world. Find the learning path that will work for them at Connections Academy. Find Your Path How it Works Parent Involvement 10960 Grantchester Way, Columbia, MD 21044 1-800-382-6010 (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) Find Your School Privacy Terms of Use Accessibility Do Not Sell My Information (opens in a new tab) Nondiscrimination Policy Sitemap (opens in a new tab) Connections Academy is a part of Pearson, the world's learning company. 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