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• Why and how to partner with your child’s teacher

  If your child has trouble in school, a good relationship with your child’s teacher is key. Learn how…

• Why Families of Color May Feel Uncomfortable Communicating With Teachers

  Educator Afrika Afeni Mills shares three reasons Black parents and families of color may not feel co…

• Perspectives: How to Make Sure Black and Brown Families Are Heard by the School

  Experts talk about biases Black and brown families face when communicating with the school and share…

• Distance learning: Start strong with these back-to-school resources for families and educators

  For many students, going back to school this year means going back to remote learning. Start strong …

• Private Evaluations: What You Need to Know

  Are you considering a private evaluation for learning and thinking differences? Here’s how independe…

• 9 Steps to Take If Your Request for Evaluation Is Denied

  What can you do if the school denies your request to have your child evaluated for special education…

• Private vs. School Evaluations: Pros and Cons

  What’s the difference between having your child privately evaluated or to have the school do the tes…

• 3 Things to Say When Your Child Worries About Getting Help at School

  Your child needs extra help and support at school, but is afraid of getting teased or labeled. What …

• Special Education and the Coronavirus: Legal FAQs About IEPs

  How does the coronavirus impact students with IEPs? Get answers to legal questions about FMLA, remot…

• What is a 504 plan?

  What is a 504 plan? Get a definition of 504 plans and learn about Section 504 services for students …

• The difference between IEPs and 504 plans

  Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans are similar but different. See how they compa…

• Download: FAPE at a Glance

  FAPE stands for free and appropriate public education. Students with disabilities have a legal right…

• Do Kids With an IEP Have to Go Back to In-Person School This Fall?

  With the COVID crisis, some families don’t want to send kids back to school buildings this fall. If …

• IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA: Which Laws Do What

  Three federal laws protect the rights of people with disabilities: IDEA, Section 504, and ADA. But …

• What is and isn’t covered under FAPE

  Find out what FAPE requires schools to do (and what it doesn’t require schools to do) for kids who q…

• IDEA fact sheet

  Get basic information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in this one-page …

• Download: Back-to-School Update for Families to Give to Teachers

  Use this back-to-school update to tell teachers how your child has done during the pandemic. Downloa…

• Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids: What to Watch Out For This Year

  Back-to-school anxiety is common this year as the COVID pandemic continues. For some kids, anxiety i…

• Series

  Back-to-school concerns about your child: How to act on them

  Prepare your child for back-to-school this year. Learn about common worries, back-to-school anxiety,…

• The Changes in Teaching Between Third and Fourth Grade

  What's the difference in teaching between third and fourth grade? Find out what kids learn in grade …

• 8 surprising ways to boost your child’s confidence before a test

  Help your child reduce test anxiety with these unexpected confidence boosters. Learn ways to improve…

• Understanding trouble following directions

  When kids and adults don’t follow directions, there’s often something else going on. A common reason…

• 10 tips to help your child follow directions

  Lot of kids who learn and think differently have trouble following directions. Try these 10 tips to …

• Video: How to build early reading skills in your preschooler

  Watch this video for tips on giving your preschooler a head start on reading. These pointers could h…

• FAQs About Tutoring for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

  Are you looking for a tutor for your child who learns and thinks differently? Explore answers to fre…

• Questions to Ask When Hiring a Tutor

  How to find a tutor to work with kids who learn and think differently? Start with this list of 21 qu…

• Tutoring Options: Pros and Cons

  Does your child need a tutor? There are different kinds of tutors. Here's a quick look at the pros a…

• 4 Ways Youth Group and Afterschool Program Leaders Can Help When Your Child Is Struggling

  Youth group and afterschool program leaders are good resources to engage when your child is struggli…

• Checklist: What to Consider When Looking at Assistive Technology

  How do you know if an assistive technology (AT) device is right for your child? From portability to …

• Text-to-speech (TTS) technology: What it is and how it works

  Text-to-speech (TTS) technology is an assistive technology that reads aloud digital text. Learn how …

• Assistive Technology That’s Built Into Mobile Devices

  Mobile devices like iPhones and Android phones have built-in accessibility features that can help wi…

• Who Pays for Assistive Technology? Parents or Schools?

  If your child qualifies for assistive technology (AT), who pays for it? You, the parent, or your chi…