As schools implement their remote learning plans, the question on many minds is “how do we care for the whole child … remotely?” Obviously, the importance of parental partnership is underscored now more than ever. However, schools are communicating their eagerness to do their part and, in their minds, that means more than rote, unengaging video lectures. Many schools are considering how to engage in a holistic approach to online learning—attending to their students’ mental and physical health during this challenging time. They are thinking about how they can maintain school services, such as counseling support, and extracurriculars, such as sports or clubs. In short, how can schools create and nurture a community of isolated students?
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Student Support Services
Counseling sessions held online via videoconferencing can be as supportive and effective as an in-person meeting. As school counselors adhere to legal and ethical issues unique to their role, several issues must also be considered in order to best support students and to meet professional obligations when counseling students online. Link to several topics that […]
Stanford Online High School
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Reimagining Education: Student Support Outside the Classroom
As a small school that champions a personalized approach to learning for all students, we have a number of developmentally-appropriate support systems in place that empower our students to seek out and receive academic and social-emotional help and guidance from faculty, staff, and fellow students. In transitioning to a remote learning environment, it was important […]
Brimmer and May School
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Ideas for a holistic approach to distance learning
When Mike Davis, head of school at Colorado Academy, addressed his community to announce plans for online learning, he made a commitment to be innovative in trying to support students in a holistic way. Understanding that learning, development, and social-emotional wellness are about more than classroom lectures, he promised parents he would consider creative ways […]
Colorado Academy