Supporting Student Engagement

To support emotionally engaged learning, a parent can . . .

• Show interest in what your child is learning and celebrate their efforts.
• Encourage curiosity and a positive attitude toward challenges.
• Help your child manage frustration, stress, or anxiety when tasks are difficult.
• Listen to your child's feelings about school and learning without judgment.
• Create a learning environment that feels safe, supportive, and motivating.
• Connect learning to future goals or personal growth.
• Help your child build positive relationships with teachers.

To support physically engaged learning, a parent can . . .

• Make time in your schedule to help your student, especially when they are new to online learning.
• Make sure your child is oriented about how to use the LMS to access content and turn in assignments.
• Help your child manage time by setting timers or offering check-ins.
• Monitor coursework, assignments, and deadlines.
• Establish routines and organize schedules for classes, breaks, and homework.
• Set up a comfortable physical space that is conducive to learning.
• Provide access to necessary technology and tools, like a computer, headphones, internet, and any required software or supplies.

To support intellectually engaged learning, a parent can . . .

• Encourage thinking and problem-solving by asking questions and prompting your child to explain their reasoning.
• Reinforce learning by connecting lessons to real-life examples.
• Individualize content by adapting tasks to your child's interests and strengths.
• Assist with assignments when needed, guiding rather than doing the work.
• Encourage curiosity and exploration beyond the lesson, supporting deeper understanding and critical thinking.
• Find content outside the courses to support your child's learning.