Pod School Prep Information

Learn how to lead a Pod confidently and competently with Pod School Prep. You’re going to be a great Pod Leader. You’ve just got to learn a few things, first. Pod School Prep provides a self-paced virtual training program for individuals leading Pandemic Learning Pods, and then offers ongoing coaching and community support. With Pod School Prep, you will learn how to... ...KEEP KIDS SAFE First and foremost, kids need to be supervised in a safe and secure environment. Pods will determine their own COVID-19 safety protocols, and we’re here to fill in the rest. From group dynamics and bullying to child abuse prevention, Pod Leaders need to know how to create and maintain a safe Pod. ...HELP KIDS LEARN Pod Leaders shepherd students through their virtual learning experiences. Classroom teachers create the curriculum and assignments, but Pod Leaders are tutors, guides, and motivators. Pod Leaders need to understand how kids learn, how to deal with frustration, and what virtual teachers need. ...MAKE IT FUN! Let’s face it: When kids are sitting in front of a computer all day for e-learning, they miss some of the crucial social and physical aspects of traditional school. Pod Leaders need to know how to help kids build friendships, stay active, and enjoy the Pod experience.