Partners in Education
As a parent or guardian, your ultimate goal is to be there to support your child. When you enroll at Falcon View Online, you will have the supports in place to help your student SOAR.
Your Role in Online Education
Embracing Your Role in Your Child's Education
Does a parent have to be present for online school? The answer…not necessarily. Depending on your child’s age and level of independence, you may only need to monitor their daily learning or, you may need to provide more support.
As a Learning Coach, you’ll have a front row seat to your child’s education. You will also be at liberty to provide your child with support & guidance in partnership with our Falcon View Online teachers and support staff.
Hear from Falcon View Online School Counselor, Tenille Jennings about how she has observed how an online education has transformed students, helping them grow wings to SOAR.
At Falcon View Online, parents and guardians play an essential role as partners in their child’s education. In our Minnesota online school, families serve as learning coaches — providing structure, encouragement, and communication support — while certified teachers deliver instruction, feedback, and academic guidance. Together, we create a personalized learning experience designed to help every student succeed.
Learning Coaches at Falcon View
Supporting Your Child to SOAR
Only you truly know your child. As their Learning Coach, you are there to partner with our teachers, to help your child truly SOAR.
Learning Coaches generally are responsible for ensuring student attendance, checking in with teachers, assisting with assignments and supporting learning activities when applicable. Learning Coaches also help structure a students day ensuring they take appropriate breaks, etc. As a student gets older, the responsibilities of a Learning Coach shift. Students gain more independence in their learning, and so does the Learning Coach.
Now you may be wondering, do I have to be my child’s Learning Coach – No! If you are unable to fulfill this role, you can appoint any responsible adult to serve your child in this role.
Elementary
Elementary School Learning Coaches
At Falcon View Online, children in grades K-5 will need the most hands-on support from their Learning Coaches throughout their day. Learning Coaches can expect:
- Structure your child’s day with a variety of school work and scheduled breaks when appropriate
- Spending approximately 4-6 hours each day overseeing your child’s coursework
- Assisting your child with lessons as needed and ensure they are understanding and completing assignments
- Connecting on a regular basis with their teacher
Middle School
Middle School Learning Coaches
At Falcon View Online, children in grades 6-8 are beginning to find a new sense of independence with their schooling so Learning Coaches can observe from the passenger seat. Learning Coaches can expect:
- Spend 2-3 hours each day overseeing student progress
- Assisting your child with lessons as needed and ensure they are understanding and completing assignments on time
- Communicating with their teachers on a regular basis or as needed
High School
High School Learning Coaches
Students in grades 9-12 often experience the joys of flexibility through their day through specific-subject instruction, electives, and even programs like Work-Based-Learning. As a Learning Coach you can expect:
- Spend 1-2 hours each day overseeing student progress and checking in to ensure assignments are being completed on time
- Communicating with their teachers on a regular basis or as needed
This school has been amazing with communication and helping my health challenged student. This is our 4th online school, and my student and I both think this is the best one we’ve tried so far. The teachers truly care about the students here.
-Parent Feedback, Falcon View Online Parent Survey 2025
How to Support Your Child as Their Learning Coach
- How am I supported as a Learning Coach?
- What is a Learning Coach?
- Build a Supportive Learning Environment
- Partner with Falcon View Online Teachers
- Support Through Challenges
- Stay Connected
True partners in your child’s education.
We provide each family with an orientation at Falcon View Online – we introduce you both to the online platform and dive into how to support your student learning at home. All teachers and Falcon View Online staff are available and easy to contact right through the Imagine Learning Virtual Portal. We also have a social media closed group for parents or guardians to join. This page serves as a way to connect with other families, or ask questions.
You’re a guide, not a subject expert.
As a Falcon View Online Learning Coach, you are not expected to know every subject or teach every lesson yourself. Your role is to support your student’s learning by keeping them motivated, organized, and connected with their teacher – not replace instruction.
Create the foundation to SOAR.
Help your student set up a quiet, clutter-free learning area with good lighting, reliable internet, and supplies. Establish consistent routines and daily learning rhythms that balance structure with flexibility so your student can learn when they focus best.
You’re Part of a Team.
Falcon View Online teachers deliver lessons, provide feedback, and support students’ learning styles. As a Learning Coach, you’re often the first to notice when your student needs help, so don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher to discuss strategies or extra resources.
Focus on guidance. Not answers.
It’s normal for students and families to feel challenged by certain subjects. Instead of solving every problem, encourage your student to ask questions, monitor progress closely, and use available tools (teacher help, online resources, planners, etc.) to keep struggles from snowballing.
You are not alone in this.
Connect with other Falcon View Online families, form study groups, and lean on community support. Shared experiences can boost confidence for both you and your student as you navigate virtual learning together.
Curious about going online?
Learn about our small-school and how online education works at Falcon View Online.