Introduction

The Six Ways MyPath Transforms Your Child's Education

1. Your Child's Personal Learning Portfolio

What it is: Examples of what your child accomplishes—notjust test scores, but creative projects, problem-solving breakthroughs, andpersonal growth milestones.

Why it matters to you: Instead of wondering "How ismy child really doing?", you'll see concrete evidence of their progress.Your child will feel proud of their achievements and motivated to keep growing.

2. Your Child's Reflection Journal

What it is: Your child learns to think about their ownlearning—what worked, what didn't, and what they want to try next.

Why it matters to you: This builds the self-awareness and problem-solving skills your child will need for life. They learn to advocate for themselves and take ownership of their education.

3. Your Child's Personalized Learning Journey

What it is: A custom educational path designed specifically for your child's strengths, interests, and learning style while still meeting all academic standards.

Why it matters to you: Your child won't be held back if they excel, and they won't be left behind if they need more time. Every child progresses at their optimal pace.

4. Personalized Academic Goals: Your Child's Individual Learning Journey

What they are: Customized academic targets that connect to our curriculum but are tailored specifically to your child's strengths, interests, and learning style.

Purpose: Bridge the gap between what all students need to learn and how YOUR child learns best. These transform broad curriculum expectations into concrete, achievable steps that motivate your child and build confidence.

Who creates them: Teachers design these based on your child's specific needs, current skill level, and learning preferences while ensuring they meet all academic standards.

5. SMART Goals: Family-School Partnership in Action

What they are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals created collaboratively by your child, you as the parent, and their teacher.

Purpose: Create shared ownership of your child's growth by having each memberof the learning triangle set a focused goal that supports your child'sdevelopment.

Who creates them: Teachers design these based on your child's specific needs, current skill level, and learning preferences while ensuring they meet all academic standards.

Child-Selected Goal: Focuses on what motivates and interests your child.
‍Example: "I want to read one full chapter book about animals by myself in the next 3 weeks."
Teacher-Selected Goal: Targets specific academic skills or classroom behaviors
Example: "By the end of the month, I will write three opinion paragraphs with a clear topic sentence, two supporting reasons, and a closing sentence."
Parent-Selected Goal: Addresses routines, responsibilities, or habits at home
Example: "I will pack my school bag by myself every school night for the next 4 weeks, and use the checklist on the fridge to make sure I don't forget anything."

6. Personal Learning Goals: Building Character That Lasts

What they are: Eight essential character traits that help your child navigate challenges and relationships throughout life.

The eight traits your child will develop:

Adaptable - Rolling with changes and challenges
Communicator - Expressing themselves clearly and listening to others
Collaborator - Working well with teammates and classmates
Empathetic - Understanding and caring about others
Ethical - Making good choices even when no one is watching
Resilient - Bouncing back from setbacks
Respectful - Treating everyone with dignity
Thinker - Approaching problems with curiosity and logic

Purpose: Develop the character and mindset your child needs to thrive in a never-changing world, not just succeed academically.

How they work together: While Personalized Academic Goals ensure your child masters essential knowledge and skills at their own pace,SMART Goals create accountability and ownership, and Personal Learning Goals build the character foundation for lifelong success. Together, they create a comprehensive approach that develops both your child's mind and character.

What You'll See at Home: The MyPath Difference

Throughout the school year:

Improved self-advocacy: "I need help with this specific part"
Better organization and time management
Increased confidence in trying new things
More thoughtful reflection on their experiences

Long-term benefits:

A child who genuinely loves learning
Strong academic performance without constant parental intervention
Resilience when facing new challenges
Leadership skills that emerge naturally

MyPath@RDAS: Three Types of Goals Comparison

Aspect`

Personal Learning Goals

SMART Goals

Personalized Academic Goals

What They Are

Eight essential character traits (Adaptable, Communicator, Collaborator, Empathetic, Ethical, Resilient, Respectful, Thinker)

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound targets set collaboratively

Customized academic targets tailored to individual learning style and needs

Primary Focus

Character development and mindset

Collaborative ownership and accountability

Academic skill mastery at optimal pace

Who Sets Them

Built into curriculum; developed through school experiences

Child, parent, and teacher together

Teacher designs based on student needs

Time Frame

Long-term development throughout school years

Short-term (3-8 weeks typically)

Ongoing, adjusted as student progresses

Purpose

Build character traits needed for life success

Create shared responsibility for growth across home and school

Bridge curriculum standards with individual learning style

Examples

"To be resilient, I aim to try again when something is difficult"

Child: "Read one chapter book about animals in 3 weeks"
Teacher: "Write three opinion paragraphs by month-end"
Parent: "Pack school bag independently for 4 weeks"

"Master multiplication facts using visual arrays" or "Develop persuasive writing through interest in environmental issues"

How They're Measured

Self-reflection and observation; not formally assessed

Clear metrics with specific deadlines

Progress tracking against curriculum standards

What Parents See

Child demonstrating empathy, resilience, respect in daily life

Concrete achievements with clear timelines

Academic growth that matches child's learning style

Connection to Curriculum

Integrated throughout all subjects and school experiences

May connect to academic or behavioral goals

Directly aligned with curriculum standards

Student Agency

Developed naturally through experiences and reflection

High - students choose their own goals

Moderate - goals designed for them but personalized

Long-term Impact

Character foundation for lifelong success

Builds goal-setting and ownership skills

Academic confidence and love of learning

MyPath@RDAS

Why Your Child Will Thrive Here

The Six Ways MyPath Transforms Your Child's Education

What You'll See at Home: The MyPath Difference

MyPath@RDAS: Three Types of Goals Comparison