Support Online Learning
A comprehensive guide for parents supporting their children's online learning journey
A Parent's Guide to Supporting Online Learning
This website is designed for parents and caregivers who support students learning online. Online learning requires students to develop new skills and habits, and they often need guidance from trusted adults along the way.
In the beginning, you might find that you have just as many questions as your student. Here, you’ll find practical information to help you prepare for online learning, support your student’s success, and access resources that support you throughout this journey.
How will I support my online student?
Because online learning is different from traditional schooling, it’s important to understand what works best for both you and your student. That way, you can choose an online school that’s a good fit for your needs. The more you understand these three factors—your student, your school, and yourself—the better prepared you’ll be to help your child succeed in online learning.
The HOPE Survey can help you answer these three questions.
The first thing to know:
Online school is different from traditional, in-person learning. But those differences can actually work in your favor when you use them to help your child thrive.
What parents are saying
"I noticed my younger one in particular, really doing well, like being able to finish his work and then read a book, or stretch out on the floor, or move to the couch. He really was calmer about school."
"If it's six o'clock, and your kid is shot, put off the test till tomorrow. You've got to have that flexibility with an online school. It's a benefit of online school. So take advantage of it. Your child will do better."
"My kindergartener doesn't want to sit in front of a computer. He wants to be playing, so I let him do that. He'll sit and play with blocks, and I’ll read whatever the lesson is out loud."
"The moment we stopped trying to make the online school the same as our brick-and-mortar school, everything worked better."
Additional Resources for Parents
Here are some additional resources designed to support parents as they support their online learners.