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The Parent / Learning Coach Role

You're the coach — not the teacher.

One of the biggest questions parents ask is, "How much will fall on me?" Here's the honest answer: GRAVA's licensed teachers deliver and grade the instruction. Your job is to be the Learning Coach — the person at home who keeps the day on track and helps your child stay engaged. You do not need to know the material or teach the lessons.

What a Learning Coach does:

Grades K-5: Younger students need an adult nearby. Each day you'll help your child log in, move between lessons, stay focused, and complete the hands-on and offline activities. You'll check in with the teacher and keep an eye on pacing. Think "guide and encourager," not "instructor."

Grades 6-12: Older students work more independently. Your role shifts to monitoring — checking the Family Portal for grades, attendance, and pacing, and helping your student stay accountable and reach out for help when they need it.

A realistic time commitment:

  • K-5: A few hours a day of active support — more for the youngest learners.
  • Middle School: Light daily check-ins; more hands-on if your student falls behind pace.
  • High School: Mostly independent, with a weekly look at the Family Portal.

Setting up for success at home:

  • A quiet, consistent workspace and a charged device
  • A simple daily routine and a visible calendar
  • The hardest subjects scheduled when your child has the most energy
  • Clear, reasonable limits on other screen time

How GRAVA supports you:

  • Licensed teachers who deliver instruction, give feedback, and keep office hours
  • On-demand tutoring seven days a week
  • The Family Portal for real-time grades, attendance, and pacing
  • A principal and counselors who reach out early if your child is struggling

You're not doing this alone. If anything feels off, contact us — early and often is exactly right.