Learning Coach for Online, Virtual, and Homeschool Families™ - EDC-X777AA
Course Description
Credit Validation for Healing Waters Global Learning Institute Participants Only
Learning Coach for Online, Virtual, and Homeschool Families™ is a practical course designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and learning coaches effectively support students in nontraditional learning environments. The course focuses on creating structure without over- controlling the learner, developing productive routines, supporting independence, monitoring progress, communicating effectively, and creating a positive learning environment. Participants learn strategies that balance accountability with student ownership while helping learners develop the organizational, academic, and self-management skills necessary for successful independent learning.Learner Outcomes
- Define the role and responsibilities of an effective learning coach
- Establish realistic routines and expectations for home-based and virtual learning
- Create an organized and supportive learning environment
- Help learners develop independence, responsibility, and self-management skills
- Monitor academic progress without micromanaging the learner
- Use effective communication strategies when students experience frustration, resistance, or difficulty
- Support motivation and engagement while maintaining appropriate expectations
- Communicate effectively with teachers, schools, and educational programs
- Recognize when a learner needs additional academic or organizational support
- Develop an individualized learning-coach approach appropriate for the learner and family
Course Details
Number of Units: 1 graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours.
Who Should Attend: Parents, caregivers, homeschool families, learning coaches, virtual-school support personnel, educators, tutors, and other adults responsible for supporting children and adolescents participating in online, virtual, hybrid, or home-based education.
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
2. Complete all course work with Healing Waters
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks
For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.