THE LEARNING COACH
WHAT IS A LEARNING COACH?
At Destinations, you play an active and important role in your high schooler's education—one we call the Learning Coach. In this role, you'll:
- Provide academic support, motivation, and guidance throughout the school year
- Ensure your student is on track with assignments and coursework
- Help and encourage your student with project-based learning
- Communicate with teachers and report daily attendance if required by your school
- Help with logistics and permissions for internships or work-based learning
If you or your child's legal guardian are unable to fill this role, you can choose a family member, friend, or another trusted adult to be the Learning Coach.
Learning Coach Involvement—What to Expect
Learning Coach Involvement—What to Expect
The type of engagement and time commitment of a Learning Coach can vary. Learning Coaches for Destinations students can expect to spend 1–3 hours helping their student with school each day.
Watch to learn more about the role of the Learning Coach.
LEARNING COACH SUPPORT
Being a Learning Coach means you’re empowered to help your student achieve their academic goals. K12-powered Destinations schools and programs will provide you with the resources you need to be successful. Supports include:
For Learning Coaches of students with exceptional needs, your child’s IEP team will be there to help.
To hear directly from K12-powered Learning Coaches talking about their experiences, check out these additional resources.
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