Heroic Parent
As a parent at Acton Academy, you have a unique and fulfilling journey ahead. While most of what you need is deep within you, we've created a list of documents and challenges that will further equip you on your journey from ordinary to heroic parenting. We hope this helps you navigate and overcome the trials you will surely face.
Trusting the Eagles / Process
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Parents on a Hero's Journey
A summary for parents on their role in supporting their children's educational journey in empowering them to solve their own problems, promoting long-term fulfillment over immediate happiness, and understanding the learner-driven approach at Acton Academy.
Adapted from a note by Jeff Sandefer
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A Note on Trust, for ES Parents
A guide for parents in trusting their children's educational journey. How do we view failures as learning opportunities, support self-directed learning, and appreciate the holistic growth fostered by a learner-driven approach.
Adapted from a note by Eliza Rivas
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Paths of Possibility
A blog post to understand learner choices, and how to embrace both paths—wise and unwise choices. It discusses the journey of making mistakes, learning from failures, and guiding learners towards choices that lead to deep learning and growth.
By Dr. Tyler Thigpen
(The Forest School: An Acton Academy)
Connecting with Your Heroes
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Growth Mindset: Say This, Not That
The words we use are really important. They can greatly impact an Eagle’s mindset
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How to talk so they listen, How to listen so they talk
Helpful deck based on the book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
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Questions to Ask
Questions to ask Eagles about their journey at Acton at various stages of the session
CONTRACTS
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Parent-Hero
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ES Studio (2023-2024)
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Acton-Parent
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Eagle-Guide (2023-2024)
Helpful Blog Posts
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3 Traps
It’s the beginning of the year and the Eagles are learning the ways that will help them soar for the long haul. For parents, these early days can feel baffling and stressful. But hold tight.
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The Honeymoon is Over
But the day will arrive when they come home sad, mad, frustrated, hurt, confused or “bored.” The honeymoon is over. The real work of learning and growing has begun.
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How to Thrive
We can boil the Acton Academy systems to just two choices that ensure a fruitful learning journey: 1. Be kind 2. Do some work every day. Simple but not always easy
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Agency and Happiness
The Self-Driven Child:
“Agency may be the most important factor in human happiness and well-being.”
