Partnering with your child’s school
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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Reopening Schools: Health and Safety Challenges for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
Wearing a mask in class? Social distancing? As schools reopen, get health and safety tips for kids w…
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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…
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5 Topics to Go Over With Teachers Early in the School Year
Talking with your child’s teacher at the start of the school year sets the stage for good communicat…
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Supporting Kids’ Mental Health as They Go Back to School
Back-to-school 2020: The COVID pandemic is adding to school stress. Get resources to support student…
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8 Steps to Take If Your Child Is Facing Disciplinary Action
Is your child facing suspension or expulsion? Find out parents can do when children with learning an…
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How Often Should I Contact My Child’s Teacher?
Communicating with teachers: How much is too much? An elementary teacher shares her guidelines for s…
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Classroom Accommodations for Students Who Learn and Think Differently
Classroom accommodations can help students who learn and think differently thrive in school. Learn a…
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Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child’s Teachers
Use these conversation starters to talk to teachers about how your child is doing in school, teachin…
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Handwashing Challenges: Tips to Help Kids at School
Washing hands: Lots of kids struggle with it for different reasons. Get tips to help students with h…
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Trouble Wearing Masks: Tips to Help Kids at School
Wearing masks can be especially hard for kids who learn and think differently. Learn why, and get ti…
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Social Distancing Challenges: Tips to Help Kids at School
Kids who learn and think differently may have trouble staying 6 feet apart at school. Get tips to he…
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Classroom Accommodations for Sensory Processing Issues
Looking for a sensory accommodation? These sensory strategies for the classroom can help kids with s…
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Multisensory Instruction: What You Need to Know
Multisensory instruction is a way of teaching that engages more than one sense at a time. Find out h…
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: How to Get Ready for Your Next Meeting
Get ready for your next parent-teacher conference with these tips, conversation starters, and more.
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Lindamood–Bell Program: What You Need to Know
Learn about teaching strategies for your child with a reading disability. See if the Lindamood-Bell …
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My Child’s Teacher Is Mean to Her. What Can I Do?
Teachers aren’t usually mean to kids with learning and thinking differences on purpose. Often they l…
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Guide for Families With Kids Struggling in School
If your child is struggling in school, how do you make the most of your parent-teacher conference? F…
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5 Ways the Principal or School Counselor Can Help With Your Child’s Challenges
If your child is struggling in school with academics or behavior, should you go to the principal? Th…
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7 Tips for Talking to Your Child’s Teacher About ADHD
It's easier for teachers to help your child if they know how ADHD affects him. Here are seven tips f…