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by Emilia Rutherford 9 min read

Embracing the Role of Learning Coach

Does a parent have to be present for online school? Here’s what we’ve learned through our years of providing online public school to children like yours: While you don’t always have to be in the room, you’ll need to monitor your child’s daily learning and make sure they’re understanding and completing their lessons.

Being There for Your Child

You know what your child needs. What excites them. What challenges them. What they dream of when they imagine their future. As their Learning Coach, you’ll be by their side, partnering with our teachers and staff to help your child become the person you know they can be.

Your Role in Online Elementary School

For Ohio Connections Academy children in grades K-5, Learning Coaches play an important part in everyday learning. You should expect to:

Your Role in Online Middle School

For Ohio Connections Academy children in grades 6-8, Learning Coaches take a step back. As in most middle schools, your child will work with subject-specific teachers as they gain independence alongside knowledge. As their Learning Coach, you should expect to:

Your Role in Online High School

For Ohio Connections Academy children in grades 9-12, Learning Coaches give their children plenty of freedom to work independently and gain the resilience they’ll need to succeed in adulthood. As your child’s Learning Coach, you should expect to:

The Guidance You Need

Being a Learning Coach is an amazing opportunity. To help you make the most of it—and ensure you can help your child succeed—we offer plenty of resources and support. This includes:

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