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.

k12 Learning Coach FAQ

What are my responsibilities as a Learning Coach?

After supporting students and families year after year, we have noticed that the most successful families:

Have their student log in every day Monday-Friday and their Learning Coach log in at least once every week
Have their student check their emails multiple times daily and their Learning Coach check their emails at least once a day
Have designated time daily/weekly (up to you and your family) to check in regarding grades and assignments
Have flowing conversations between student, Learning Coach, teacher, advisor, and administration throughout the year
Have consistently completed Pulse Check surveys throughout the year to provide important feedback

ISMN LC expectations

What can we expect as an ISMN family?

Here is a link for some helpful videos for new and returning ISMN families when thinking about school expectations, time commitments, and socialization.

For your convenience, we have put together an easy-to-read outline of Learning Coaches' expectations.

We have found that our most successful students have Learning Coaches who prioritize their student's learning in these ISMN-specific ways.

ISMN LC expectations

Expectations for online school

How can my student and I work together to have a successful year?

#ATTENDANCEMATTERS

We know that some of our students were met with challenges at their previous school. Some of these challenges include poor academic performance, unengaged or bored with school, frequent absences from school, felt unsafe at school, or perhaps received suspensions or been left back.

While we are a flexible school environment (sign me up for attending live Class Connects in my PJs, avoiding the crowded hallways, and ignoring bullies!), attendance is just as important in the virtual setting. We also follow state and county truancy laws and policies like any other brick-and-mortar school.

Talk to us about your previous experiences and future concerns - we will find a way to keep students successful while attending online.

ISMN Attendance

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