Personal education plans are an essential part of a student’s academic journey. While not every student has a personal education plan, students who do are able to understand the learning environment that fits them best. Each student has a unique learning style, and a personal education plan ensures that the student has the academic support needed for their continued growth.
What is a Personal Education Plan?
CMASAS.com defines a personal education plan as:
A personalized education plan (PEP) is a document that outlines a student’s academic goals, strengths, areas for improvement, and learning needs. The purpose of a PEP is to provide a roadmap for the student’s education and to ensure the whole child is supported with access to the resources they need to succeed both in their educational pursuits and the world beyond.
These plans are a great resource for families and schools alike to better understand a student’s needs both inside and outside of the classroom. A student who may benefit from a personal education plan may include (but is not limited to) students with:
- Anxiety
- Learning Differences
- ADHD
- Dysgraphia
- Gifted and Talented Traits
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
Important Facts to Know About Personal Education Plans
Now that we’ve covered what a personal education plan is and who it’s for, it’s important to discuss essential facts that pertain to them. Before we jump into it though, I highly recommend looking into our online private school: Tenney School Live. Our online learning environment is the perfect option for families looking to have a personal education plan for their child. The reason our school is perfect for students that need a personal education plan is because of our one-on-one, synchronous learning model.
1. They Keep Students on Track
Personal education plans are a great avenue for academic guidance. While the focus of them is identifying the best environment for a student to learn, they can also give assistance with keeping the student on track. Personal education plans offer a kind of ‘guardrail’ for students that provide teachers with an idea of how the student should be accommodated. Such accommodations would include 504 plans and individualized education plans (IEPs).
These accommodations allow students the flexibility of:
- Orally read tests
- Extra time on assignments
- Priority seating in the classroom
- and much more!
2. Increase in Student Motivation
Student Motivation is important as they enter high school. As classes become more intense and students begin thinking about their future after school, motivation is what keeps them moving. Having an unmotivated student results in the student falling behind or ‘through the cracks’. Here at Tenney School Live, we’ve identified that an individualized learning environment is the most important thing for students who may benefit from a personal education plan.
The reason for this? Well it’s in the name! With an individualized learning environment, the teacher is able to mold and craft the curriculum around the student and their interests. This is a luxury that a larger classroom environment is unable to accommodate. Students in a traditional classroom setting may start to lose their motivation if the environment is not conducive to their learning ability. This is true for students who are gifted and talented or are maybe struggling with grasping academic concepts. A personal education plan fixes this by enhancing and prioritizing student motivation!
3. Focused and Individualized Learning Environment
We touched on this briefly, but it’s important to discuss the benefits of an individualized learning environment at length. We’ve been teaching students one-on-one for over 50 years! So we know a thing or two about the individualized learning environment. With an individualized learning environment, a student is able to stay focused with the teacher. Gone are the days of a student becoming bored in class. With a one-on-one classroom, the student is able to develop a personal learning style with the teacher that promotes academic growth for the student. On top of this, the student is able to have a personal education plan that each one of their teachers can develop.
Unlock Your Child’s Potential Today!
See how a personal education plan can benefit your child today with Tenney School Live! I highly recommend you inquire today so you can see how our teachers can better help you and your child unlock their full potential. If a one-on-one learning environment sounds right for you, I recommend submitting an inquiry form to find out more info!
