Parent Expectations

An essential part of the Temporary Virtual Option is a parent/guardian commitment to play an active role as an “At-Home Learning Coach” and be accountable for supporting and facilitating their child’s learning throughout the virtual option learning experience. CISD parents enrolling a student in CISD Virtual Option are expected to:

• Serve as your child’s “At-Home Learning Coach” and play an active part in supporting their learning.
• Create a designated place in your home for your student to use as their virtual classroom.
• A successful learning environment needs access to reliable internet connection (minimum 15Mbps download/3 Mbps upload).  
• Monitor the daily schedule provided for your child for required online meetings and completion of assignments by their due date.
• Ensure your student(s) are present for all required online meetings.
• Be available to provide feedback and academic support when needed which might include watching the direct instruction videos or reading content to ensure your child understands.
• Attend virtual teacher office hours as needed.
• Pick up learning resources and materials from a campus or central location as needed.
• Ensure that independent assignments are completed by the student.
• Help your child own their learning. Provide support and encouragement and expect your student to do their part.
• Ensure the district iPad is ready for use each day. The CISD Technology Department has created a “Back-to-School Technology Check” for returning families. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/TechCheck.

Student Expectations

CISD students enrolled in the CISD Temporary Virtual Option are expected to:

• Be prepared for learning each day using the schedule provided by your teacher and the virtual space you and your parents/guardian have designated.
• Become familiar with Schoology and how to access and submit your assignments.
• Log into Schoology each day and engage in teacher-assigned activities.
• Attend all required online meetings.
• Watch assigned videos, complete posted activities and submit assignments on time.
• Ask your At-Home Learning Coach (parent/guardian) questions when you need help.
• Give your best effort in your school assignments and complete all independent work on your own.
• Contact your CISD Virtual Teacher when you have questions or need additional support.
• Ensure the district iPad is ready for use each day. The CISD Technology Department has created a “Back-to-School Technology Check” for returning families. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/TechCheck.

Teacher Expectations

CISD Virtual Teachers will be CISD employed teachers. All Virtual teachers will be highly-qualified and will receive specialized training and support specific to a virtual learning environment. The Virtual Teacher will be the teacher of record and will be responsible for providing feedback and grading all virtual learning assignments and assessments. In addition, the Virtual teacher will:

• Follow the Coppell ISD scope and sequence and curriculum
• Utilize district provided materials and resources
• Collaborate with district curriculum staff
• Record and post direct instruction as needed
• Post relevant, aligned assignments and instructions
• Make Schoology available for students to submit assignments
• Grade and provide feedback on submitted assignments
• Monitor submission of assignments
• Communicate regularly about student progress and class updates