Game Plan for a Successful School Year
As a Learning Coach, you play an essential role in your child’s K12 journey. Together with our team of talented educators, you can help your child make the most of online school — and build a strong foundation for success.
Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential
The right guidance goes a long way. As your child’s Learning Coach, you’ll help keep your student connected and productive and:
- Provide academic support, motivation, and direction throughout the school year
- Ensure your child stays on track with assignments and coursework
- Communicate with your child’s teachers
- Report daily attendance (if required by your school)
Take a Front Row Seat
A Learning Coach’s time commitment and daily tasks vary depending on their child’s grade level, but all Learning Coaches share a few basic responsibilities:
- Making sure your student attends live classes and completes schoolwork on time
- Following attendance policies and communicating directly with teachers and staff as needed
- Building in healthy breaks throughout the day
- Encouraging student socialization outside of class time
If you’re the Learning Coach of a student with exceptional needs, your IEP team will provide additional personalized support.
Curious about grade-specific Learning Coach responsibilities?
Get Support When and Where You Need it
K12 provides plenty of resources to help your family succeed. These include:
Helpful tools in the online school and K12 app
Lesson guides
Instructional videos
Opportunities to connect with other parents
Specially designed programming and resources
Build Strength in Numbers
Connect with other Learning Coaches through K12’s Learning Coach communities, built specifically for you. You can also access valuable resources and contribute to lively discussion boards.
Join your school’s Learning Coach community to:
- Find school-specific information and resources
- Develop relationships with other families at your school
- Stay in the know about happenings at your school
Join the K12 national community to:
- Receive access to important updates and exclusive content
- Join expert-moderated discussion boards
- Participate in social sessions for Learning Coaches
- Get help from dedicated Customer Support Champions
- Explore ways to connect students with their peers
Ready, Set, Grow
Wondering about the connections your child will make? Want to make sure you’re offering the right kind — and amount — of support? Hear directly from these Learning Coaches.
The why and how of socialization with online school
Social skills in school and beyond
A Peek Inside the Process
Wondering what your life as a Learning Coach will look like? Hear other Learning Coaches explain how they get everything done, share practical tips and encouragement, and reveal just how rewarding their role can be.
Advice for a lifestyle of learning
Great tips on tools for online school
Planning for online schooling success
Time to Shine
One key advantage of online learning? Your child gets to take responsibility for their own education early on. Hear from a few Learning Coaches who successfully helped their students become independent learners.
Accountability and independent learning
Empowering independent learners
Planning for independent learning
With K12, You’re a Crucial Part of Your Child’s Education
Want more insight into your role as a Learning Coach — and how to be the best you can?