Learning Coaches

Students have better performance, particularly online, when their Learning Coach plays an active role in their schooling. However, we know how busy you are. Let us help you help your student.

What is a Learning Coach?

Congratulations, you are now a Learning Coach (LC)!
K12 Learning Coaches are parents, guardians, or other trusted adults that enroll their student with ISMN and are responsible for supporting their student academically & emotionally. We know that your role is extremely important to the success of your student. We also know that you need support and time transitioning into this role. We are excited to partner with you and your family!

Learning Coach Community

Join other learning coaches in the National LC Community with the K12 App. This virtual village has been build to help learning coaches:

Connect with one another
Enjoy interactive discussions
Receive and share advice, ideas and encouragement

Download the K12 App, log in using your learning coach credentials, and join the National K12 Learning Coach community.

Programming and Supports at K12 Level

k12 Learning Coach Support Programs

New Learning Coaches Facebook Group

All K12 LCS Facebook Group

LEARNING COACHES WEBINAR SERIES

Emotional Regulation: Interrupting Negative Emotions

Emotional regulation is the key to life! For many parents, they know what’s wrong but are at a loss as to how to respond. The second step to respond to negative emotions is to interrupt.

Session topics include:

How to intervene early to interrupt negative emotions
Tools to quickly interrupt emotions by changing the physiology of our body
Tools to quickly interrupt emotions by changing thinking

De-escalating Cycles of Conflict

Some parents feel like they’re stuck in a constant cycle of conflict with their children. Learn strategies to break the cycle of conflict designed to help parents have more calm and productive conversations with their children.

Our session will help parents learn to:

Identify relational conflicts that are repetitive
Gain awareness and understanding of anger triggers
Learn the unique skill of speaking FOR your parts, rather than FROM them, which is a powerful tool to de-escalate conflict and enhance real relationships.

Compassionate Parenting and Self-Compassion

Self-compassion strongly supports your mental health, well-being, and your child's mental health. Being a parent can be stressful at times. It is important for parents to develop self-compassion and model compassion for their children.

This course teaches:

What is compassionate parenting
Why is it important
How does showing compassion help our children
Tools & exercises for developing self-compassion

Mindfulness for Improved Mental Health

Mindfulness is a state of awareness and is often used as a therapeutic technique. This course explores the essentials of mindfulness practice such as learning to grow and develop into the fullness of who we are meant to become. We will explore the benefits of mindfulness such as seeking wholeness, improving focus, boosting self-awareness, and connecting to your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. We will discuss the importance of posture, concentration, and the importance of being intentional.

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