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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State Academic Standards: What You Need to Know
Learn about state standards. Find out who sets state academic standards, how they differ from curric…
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Social Thinking: What You Need to Know
Social Thinking is a teaching framework for kids who struggle with social skills issues. Learn about…
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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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8 Steps to Take If Your Child Is Facing Disciplinary Action
Is your child facing suspension or expulsion? Find out what steps parents can take when children wit…
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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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Last-Minute SAT and ACT Prep Tips
Use this checklist to help your teen feel confident and prepared for the SAT or ACT. Get these last-…
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5 Common Techniques for Helping Struggling Students
What techniques help struggling students? Here are five strategies, such as multisensory instruction…
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8 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Standardized Tests
Standardized tests can be stressful. Here are eight ways to prepare your child for the big day, incl…
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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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8 Tips for Building a Good Relationship With Your Child’s Teacher
A positive relationship with your child’s teacher can lay the foundation for a strong partnership. T…
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Trouble With Focus: Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child’s Teacher
Does your child have problems with focus? Are you worried your child is not paying attention in clas…
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What Does It Take for Instruction to Be “Evidence Based”?
When instruction is evidence based, it's backed by research. An expert explains what it takes for a …
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Individualized Instruction vs. Differentiated Instruction
What's the difference between individualized instruction and differentiated instruction? Read about …
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8 Multisensory Techniques for Teaching Reading
Multisensory instruction can help kids with reading issues like dyslexia learn to read. Here are a f…
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7 Tips for Improving Your Relationship With Your Child’s Teacher
Do you and your child's teacher disagree on something? These communication tips can help you can get…
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Personalized Learning: What You Need to Know
Imagine an approach to education that isn't "one size fits all." That's personalized learning. Here'…
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Accommodations for Common Core Tests
Find out what accommodations are available during Common Core State Standards testing for students w…
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How Schools Monitor Student Progress
Schools need to be systematic in monitoring student progress. Learn about universal screening, ongoi…
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10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
How can you prepare for a parent-teacher conference? Explore these tips for working with your child’…
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Kindergarten Readiness Tests: What You Need to Know
Many states now test kids who are getting ready to begin kindergarten. Here's why, and what this mea…
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How to Talk With Teachers About Learning and Thinking Differences
Unsure how to explain learning and thinking differences to your child's teachers? Use these tips to …