FAST Minute
News you can use!
Resources For Learning Coaches Today
With the new school year under way and many student (or seasonal) activities, it's easy to get off track with our online schooling. This newsletter, and the tips or links included, are designed to help you get "back on track". Our ultimate goal is to help you establish a regular school routine and follow the Online School to complete lessons daily and weekly. One way regular schooling is measured is by ensuring that your student (or you) are turning in your lessons, logging attendance, attending your Class Connect Sessions, and reading and responding to emails daily. The FAST team looks forward to providing you informative newsletters and positive support to help your student (or you) create academic success.
Get off to a Strong Start
One immediate resource you can use is the Strong Start website. On it you will find a lot of great information on how to get started with your K12 schooling. There are helpful links for parents and Learning Coaches of students in grades Kinder through 5th, Middle School and for High School, as well. If you are a new Learning Coach, be sure to check out our Learning Coach University page for helpful recordings and tips. Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link may be able to address concerns that you have regarding successful online schooling.
What is OLS?
OLS is short for Online School. You will find the link to the OLS in the upper right hand corner of the Strong Start page.
What can I do right now?
Immediately
Learn how to monitor your student's progress.
Learn how to navigate your student's daily and weekly plans.
Attend required Class Connect sessions and complete online and offline work for:
o 1 Math
o 1 Literature
o 1 History
o GUM
o Science
How to reach out
Learning coaches and those involved in a student's schooling are strongly encouraged to reach out for assistance. Below find a very helpful video on how to contact your student's teacher(s).
How to Support Your Student's Learning
Get involved with AZVA
- Volunteer at your student's Blended Learning Center
- Attend a your student's virtual classroom
- Attend a community event