A carpenter carries a hammer, chisel, screwdrivers, measuring tape, and other very heavy objects around.  Why does he do this? Because he needs these tools in order to do his job. 

As parent educators, what do we need to do our jobs? In short, what's in our toolbox?

Sometimes we carry around tools that we don't need. Like when we carry around the burden of making dessert with every meal, or the criticism from relatives about our educational choices.  We don't need those tools.  Throw them away! 

Often we carry what we don't need and don't carry what we do need.  Have you thought about what tools you need to be an amazing educator? 

If you haven't put much thought into your own educator's toolbox, don't worry.  We are assembling all the tools you need to lead your middle and high school students. 

Our toolbox is sorted into sections: 

• Workshop : Not all of our tools are in the box.  Some hang on the wall or are too big to fit.  This is where you will find tools to help with the big picture - like goal setting, and the student's roadmap!
• Hand tools : The hand tools section of our toolbox is all about tracking your progress.  This is where you find tools such as the attendance record.  These tools are most helpful for all of your students. 
• Power tools : The power tools are all about creating direction and making large leaps in the right direction.  This is where you find tools such as the transcript template, course descriptions, and portfolio information.  These tools are most helpful for your high school students. 
• Educator's Sessions : The educator sessions are not technically something you put in your toolbox, but if they were, they'd be the water bottle, or refreshment.  This is our monthly webinar designed to equip and challenge you, the parent, specifically in your own education journey. 

There you have it.  A complete assortment of the tools that you need to lead your child with confidence in the middle and high school years.  Check out all of the tools in the box and check back often as we continue to develop and create new tools to equip you and your student further.