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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7 Ways the Teacher Can Help Your Child Make Friends
Social success can be as important as academic success for children. Find out how the teacher may be…
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Classroom Accommodations for Visual Processing Issues
What types of accommodations can help students with visual processing issues? These classroom strate…
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Does My Child Need to Be Evaluated to Qualify for SAT Test Accommodations?
Learn about testing accommodations for the SAT and whether or not your child needs to be evaluated. …
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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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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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Behavior Challenges: Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child’s Teacher
Is your child acting out or having behavior problems? Use these conversation starters to talk with t…
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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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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 …