Parent Checklist for Digital Learners

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CLEAR for Digital Learning

Digital learning (also known as virtual or online learning) works best when families stay involved. Follow the CLEAR approach to create a supportive learning environment and encourage student success.

☐ Create a learning space
☐ Look at your student’s progress regularly
☐ Engage with teachers and support resources
☐ Access technology and materials daily
☐ Reinforce routines and responsibility

Before School Starts

These setup steps are best completed before the first day of school, but it's never too late to start. Completing them at any time can help ensure your student has the tools, resources, and support needed for success in digital learning.

☐ Ensure your student can log in successfully.
☐ Verify internet access and device availability.
☐ Bookmark important websites and support resources.
☐ Review the Student Resources of each course.
☐ Download the Pacing Guide for each course.
☐ Identify who to contact for academic and technical support.
☐ Complete the Buzz Student Orientation Playlist.

Create a Learning Environment

Set your student up for success by creating a learning space that supports focus, organization, and healthy learning habits.

☐ Set up a dedicated learning space.
☐ Minimize distractions during learning time.
☐ Keep necessary materials nearby.
☐ Establish expectations for phone and social media use.

Establish a Daily Routine

Establish a daily routine that encourages regular participation, meaningful learning, and steady progress in every course.

☐ Create a consistent start and end time.
☐ Schedule breaks throughout the day.
☐ Build time for reading, studying, and assignment completion.
☐ Encourage daily progress in every course.

Daily Progress
• A lesson a day per course.
• Read Its are essential for learning.
• Assessments are completed as they come to them in the lessons – Do not just do Assessments.

Monitor Progress

Partner with your student throughout the school year by monitoring progress, recognizing accomplishments, and responding quickly to concerns.

☐ Review grades and teacher feedback regularly.
☐ Check course activity and completion progress.
☐ Discuss what was learned each week.
☐ Address concerns before they become larger issues.

Stay Connected

Support your student's success by maintaining open communication with teachers, staying informed of important updates, and encouraging your student to seek help when needed.

☐ Know how to contact teachers.
☐ Read school and teacher communications.
☐ Attend meetings, conferences, or orientations.
☐ Read Announcements in your courses.
☐ Encourage your child to ask questions when needed.

Support Independence

Empower your student to become a self-directed learner by fostering responsibility, time management, and confidence in their abilities.

☐ Encourage problem-solving before stepping in.
☐ Help my child develop organizational skills.
☐ Promote time management and responsibility.
☐ Celebrate effort and progress.

Digital Citizenship

Help your student become a responsible digital learner by promoting safe, respectful, and ethical behavior in all digital interactions.

☐ Discuss respectful digital communication.
☐ Encourage academic honesty.
☐ Promote safe digital behaviors.
☐ Review appropriate technology use.

End-of-Week Check-In

A quick weekly check-in can help identify challenges early, celebrate growth, and keep your student moving toward their goals.

☐ Is my child on pace in all courses?
☐ Are there any missing assignments?
☐ Have teachers provided feedback to review?
☐ What successes should we celebrate this week?
☐ What support may be needed next week?

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