Policy Statement
SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is committed to supporting parents/guardians in their role during K-9 as parents/guardians are vital members of the learning team at SelfDesign Learning Community.
Definitions
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Policy
SelfDesign Learning Foundation will take the input of and work closely with learners’ families to develop a learning plan that meets the learning needs of the families’ learners, understanding that the parent/guardian’s role is central.
Protocol
Parents/Guardians usually know their child’s/learner’s needs better than anyone and they often have clear ideas as to the types of learning activities that would best facilitate their child’s/learner’s optimal development. The parent/guardian’s role is central as they:
- Have primary responsibility for their child’s/learner’s well-being, growth, and development.
- Recognize that educators have professional training and expertise.
- Collaborate with the educator(s) to help personalize the learning plan by providing the educator with insight into their child’s passions, interests, learning styles, work habits, family values, and educational philosophy.
- Inform the educator(s) of resources and services successfully used in the past and/or preferred for the present.
- Approve the learning plan.
- Facilitate the activities and goals noted in the learning plan, communicating weekly with the educator(s) to discuss progress and needs of the learner.
- Maintain information about their learner’s individual learning path (strengths, challenges, highlights) on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure grades 4 and7 learners have time and opportunity to complete the B.C. Foundation Skills Assessments, as required.
- Request changes to the educator, including the addition of activities and events (e.g., workshops, classes, field trips).
Related Documents
- K-9 Role of the Learning Consultant Policy.
- K-9 Role of the Learner Policy.
- K-9 Role of the Support Provider Policy.