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Parent Information Sessions
My Tech High hires parent support specialists to assist parents, families, and caregivers in their students’ online educational journeys. The specialists offer daily Q&A sessions, Monday through Friday, as well as ongoing information sessions on a...
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Taos Academy "Bearhug" Protocol
Administrators at Taos Academy work closely with students and families to support students from a 360-degree view. If a student’s data indicates they need additional support, the staff does a “Taos Academy Bearhug” by meeting with the student and...
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Principal Request for Help as School Prepares to Reopen
Milford High School Principal Joshua Otlin speaks directly to students and families asking for their support to make sure the return to in-person learning is safe for them and staff members.
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The Forest School Parent-Owner Contract
The Forest School and The Forest School Online have created a digital contract for parents/caregivers to sign that commits them to supporting their student’s journey at the school. The contract includes parent/family expectations, ways to overcome...
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Call Log and Progress-Monitoring Tracker
Learning Success Coaches at ASU Prep Digital use this call log and progress-monitoring tracker to check in weekly with their assigned students, provide guidance for their courses, and monitor their academic performance to offer support as needed.
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Virtual Teacher Office Hours
Teachers provide virtual office hours to support students with challenges, problems, or questions they may have outside of normally scheduled class time.
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Family Welcome Calls
Reaching out to students’ families and welcoming them to the school community can help establish strong relationships and a successful foundation for the school year.
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Virtual Family Meetups
Schools can schedule online meetups for families to informally chat and connect with each other to build community and provide support.
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Family Facebook Groups
Families of students in virtual schools can connect with each other through Facebook groups and build an online community.
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Family Feedback
Schools can continue improving on their model by collecting ongoing feedback from families about their opinions, needs, and suggestions for the school.
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Virtual Student Clubs
Virtual schools can offer online student clubs through which students can connect, socialize, and pursue interests together.
