Working with your child’s teachers
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Video: A School Superintendent on How to Advocate for Your Child
Hear from a former school superintendent on the qualities he saw in the parents and caregivers who w…
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Behavior Contracts: What You Need to Know
A behavior contract can help improve your child's classroom behavior. Find out how behavior contract…
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Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Learn about the problem of chronic school absenteeism. Find out how frequent school absences affect …
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Download: 3×3 Card to Help Teachers Get to Know Your Child
A 3×3 card is an easy way to help teachers get to know your child’s strengths and challenges early i…
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9 tips for talking to your child’s teacher about dyspraxia
Your child’s teachers may not be familiar with dyspraxia. Use these tips to help explain how dysprax…
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Parent-teacher conferences during COVID: 10 things to know
Parent-teacher conferences will be different this year. Here’s what to keep in mind as you prepare f…
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Finding Alternatives to Required Courses for High-Schoolers
Worried your high school child with ADHD or learning disabilities might fail a required class? Learn…
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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 …
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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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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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4 Tips to Help Spanish-Speaking Families Communicate With Teachers
How to communicate with your child’s school if English isn’t your first language? A teacher explain …
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5 Conversation Starters for Discussing an Evaluation Report With Teachers
Once your child is evaluated for learning disabilities and ADHD, it's good to talk with the teacher …
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What to Write in an Email to Your Child’s Teacher
What should you say when you email your child's teacher? See an example of what to include when emai…
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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 isn’t paying attention in class…
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9 Great Ways to Thank Your Child’s Teachers
Get gift ideas to thank your child's teachers at the end of the year. Find out the best ways to show…
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Questions to ask at your parent-teacher conference
Unsure what to ask at your next parent-teacher conference? Here are 14 questions to ask the teacher …
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How to Help Your Child Get Emotional Support at School
Learn how to help your child with a learning disability get emotional support at school. Understand …
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Download: Parent-Teacher Conference Surveys
Download these printable parent-teacher conference surveys for teachers, families, and kids to help …
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The difference between IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences
What’s the difference between IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences? This chart sums up the di…
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Social and Emotional Trouble in School: 7 Things to Ask Your Child’s Teachers
Details are important when you talk to the teacher about your child’s social and emotional problems.…
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9 tips for talking to your child’s teacher about executive functioning issues
Not every teacher is familiar with executive functioning issues. Try these tips for explaining how t…
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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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8 tips for talking to your child’s teacher about dyslexia
It’s easier for teachers to help kids if they know how dyslexia affects them. Here are tips for talk…
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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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Writing Trouble: Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child’s Teacher
Your child struggles with writing and you want to talk with the teacher. What should you say? Get co…
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5 Conversation Starters for Discussing Supports and Services With Teachers
Learn how to talk to the teacher about choosing supports and services to help your child with learni…
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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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7 tips for talking to your child’s teacher about sensory processing issues
Not every teacher is familiar with sensory processing issues. Try these tips for explaining how trou…
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Trouble With Self-Control: Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child’s Teacher
If your child is struggling with self-control, find out what the teacher is seeing at school. Here a…
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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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Reading Trouble: Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child’s Teacher
Is your child a struggling reader? Use these conversation starters with the teacher to get a better …
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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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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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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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Math Trouble: Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child’s Teacher
Is your child struggling with math? Use these conversation starters with the teacher to get valuable…
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8 Steps to Advocating for Your Child at School
How do you advocate for your child at school? Here are 8 steps to parent advocacy and advocating tip…
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5 Conversation Starters for Discussing Teaching Approaches With Teachers
Unsure how to get the ball rolling to discuss teaching approaches with your child's teacher? Try the…
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Download: Parent-Teacher Conference Worksheet
Not sure what questions to ask at your parent-teacher conference? This worksheet can help you figure…
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5 School Board Advocacy Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Learn how to speak at a school board meeting and recruit parents to join your school board advocacy …
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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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7 tips for talking to your child’s teacher about ADHD
It’s easier for teachers to help if they know how ADHD affects your child. Here are seven tips for t…
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The Difference Between a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and a Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (SEPAC) and Special Education PTAs (SEPTA) can have simil…
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Download: Anatomy of a School Behavior Contract
See what a school behavior contract looks like. Download this sample to see what's in a behavior con…
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Download: School Contact Lists
Who can you turn to at your child’s school when you have questions or concerns? Fill out these schoo…
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How to Talk With Your Child’s Teacher About Too Much Homework
Does your child have too much homework? Get tips on how to talk about homework problems with the tea…
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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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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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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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12 Signs It’s Time to Talk With Your Child’s Teacher
When should you reach out to your child’s teacher? It can be hard to know if your concerns are “seri…
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How to Decode What Teachers Say About Your Child
Teacher comments aren't always clear, including their concerns about learning and thinking differenc…
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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…