the learning choice academy parent student portal

by Al Kemmer 6 min read

When was Learning Choice Academy founded?

The Learning Choice Academy was founded in 2004 by educators in direct response to the needs of parents and students who were looking for something different from their traditional public schools. Every TLC student is set up to succeed through direct support from teachers and a personalized learning plan that meets their academic and personal needs.

What is Parentsquare app?

ParentSquare is a two-way private communication platform for schools. All school information will be sent from one centralized place to your computer or mobile phone via email and/or text or you can download the FREE app. The system simultaneously sends out school communication via text, email, and an app update.

What is an educational partner?

What is an Educational Partner (EP)?#N#When you enroll with TLC, a credentialed teacher will be assigned as your Educational Partner (EP). The EP will guide and assist both parents and students as you choose textbooks and materials, and will help identify appropriate extended learning opportunities. The Educational Partner will also work together with you to create a personalized learning plan for each student. This plan will facilitate the coordination of the student’s educational activities and ensure that learning needs are accommodated. The EP is the first point of contact between you and TLC. If you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of your child’s education, contact your EP first before going to another staff member. According to our policies, the EP is able to identify students’ learning levels and progress, make suggestions on how the parent can extend or strengthen their instruction, and validate student attendance. EPs also need to review all work completed during a learning period, and they need to collect all of the work completed during the learning period in order to best assist the students. You should cooperate with the EPs as they collect student work and evaluate the educational progress of the child.

What is SB98 in charter schools?

TLC has been primarily affected by SB98, which puts a cap on how much non-classroom based charter schools can grow based on last year’s enrollment levels.

What is hybrid homeschooling?

What is a public hybrid homeschool? A public hybrid homeschool is a public school that incorporates both school and parent involvement in educating students. This combination provides the flexibility of homeschooling with the support and community of a school.

Why do EPs need to review work completed during a learning period?

EPs also need to review all work completed during a learning period, and they need to collect all of the work completed during the learning period in order to best assist the students. You should cooperate with the EPs as they collect student work and evaluate the educational progress of the child.

Does the report of schools include individual names?

This is another piece of data that all schools report to the Department of Education. As with the financial information, the report does not include individual names. It is a summative report that is used by both federal and state departments to allocate school funding and calculate API scores.

COVID-19 Updates

Our goal is to use this page as a centralized source of information for the latest updates, news, and resources. Please continue to check back frequently for the most up-to-date information regarding TLC’s response to COVID-19, as well as resources to support your family.

COVID-19 Important Documents

We are excited to be back on campus and return to in-person learning for our Hybrid Program students. Safety protocols include frequent hand sanitation, wearing masks while indoors, and adhering to social distancing when possible.

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