Craft Category: Strategies

Schools create a dashboard or profile of each student, displaying their engagement, academic performance, and whether or not they need additional support.

Virtual schools can offer online student clubs through which students can connect, socialize, and pursue interests together.

Schools can continue improving on their model by collecting ongoing feedback from families about their opinions, needs, and suggestions for the school.

Families commit to supporting their student’s journey by agreeing to a digital contract.

Families of students in virtual schools can connect with each other through Facebook groups and build an online community.

Schools can schedule online meetups for families to informally chat and connect with each other to build community and provide support.

Virtual schools bring parents and families together by offering a variety of events online that help to build a community.

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.

Teachers set aside some time at the beginning of each class to engage in some quick SEL activities and better understand how students are feeling.

Adults work closely with assigned students throughout the duration of their virtual learning experience to support them with planning, time management, submissions, and more.