One of the things Sonja Gjoni appreciates most about CPDLF is how closely teachers and staff pay attention to their students.
In many cyber schools, attendance can be as simple as logging in briefly. But at CPDLF, engagement is much more intentional.
Morning Meetings help start each day with connection and accountability. If a student doesn’t show up, families quickly hear from the school.
“If you’re not at Morning Meeting, the Learner Coach is getting a message asking about your child,” Sonja explains.
While taking attendance may be the mechanism, the attention each learner receives goes beyond it.
Sonja remembers one moment when a teacher overheard something unexpected during a class session.
While one daughter was attending a class, the teacher heard her other daughter struggling with a writing assignment in the background. The teacher immediately alerted the correct instructor, who reached out to see how they could help.
For Sonja, that moment spoke volumes.
“Everyone is checking on the kids,” she says. “They’re checking on their mental health and making sure they’re meeting their goals.”
This level of awareness creates a strong sense of connection between students, families, and teachers.
Instead of feeling like just another name on a roster, learners at CPDLF are truly known.
For the Gjoni family, that supportive environment has helped their daughters feel seen, encouraged, and confident in their learning.