Learner Guidelines

These courses are designed with the understanding that everyone learns differently, and that learning looks different from person to person and week to week.

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1. You Are Welcome Here

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• You do not need to learn the same way as anyone else.

• Your pace, process, and needs matter.

• The goal is learning, not perfection.

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2. Communication Matters

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• Please keep open communication with your teacher.

• If you’re having an off week, feeling overwhelmed, or need extra time, let me know.

• Accommodations can always be made, and asking for support is encouraged.

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3. Support Is Always Available

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• If something feels confusing, frustrating, or “silly” to ask about, please ask anyway.

• Questions are part of learning, and you will never be judged for needing help.

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4. Flexibility Is Built In

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• If an assignment feels overwhelming because of how it’s set up or what it’s asking, tell me.

• We can always find another way to complete the work that helps you actually learn.

• A stressed brain doesn’t learn, and your wellbeing comes first.

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5. Participation Looks Different for Everyone

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• Do what participation looks like for you.

• Some weeks you may do more, some weeks less, and that’s okay.

• Progress matters most!

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6. Be Kind

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• Be kind to yourself and to others in all interactions.

• Everyone is learning in their own way and on their own timeline.

Please watch this video about Self Advocacy: