When I was teaching at a public high school in 2006, I filled out a form expressing interest in Parents for Choice in Education. The executive director contacted me and expressed his surprise that a public-school teacher would be supporting
Communication between the home and school can take place as often as needed. However, be mindful of time constraints not only for yourself, but for the education professionals as well. If all is going well, maybe
To get the best education possible for your child, form a synergistic team with your child’s teacher and any other service providers at their school. Just as both parents of a child need to be congruent in their parenting, all
Family challenges come in many forms. They can range from the minor, daily irritations of sharing the same space and parental attention, to more serious issues like making the family income last through the month, divorce, a change in location,
Family meetings are an effective way to manage the complexities of family life and ensure each member’s needs are met. Some families begin this practice before the first child is born, while others decide to implement it when some of
Helen Keller is an example of a child with special needs. Her name is associated with Anne Sullivan, her teacher. However, it was Helen’s mother, Kate Adams Keller, who recognized her daughter’s unique abilities and challenges and initiated the process
If you suspect there may be challenges for your child with special needs in the upcoming school year, you will want to form a team with their teacher. At Back to school night you will have had a chance to
Most parents recognize from the moment they first see their child or hold him or her in their arms that there is no other child in the world like theirs. Parents with more than one child know that, even with
When you send your child to be educated by someone else, you form a partnership with them. This can be a hostile partnership or it can be a productive partnership, it’s your choice. It will benefit your child if
The back-to-school displays are already up in stores nationwide. As a parent of a child with special needs, you have learned that more preparation for the new school year is needed than just stocking up on school supplies. Hopefully by