Dr. Brandi Roth answers one parent's question about the 504 Plan, one of the many special needs resources available for children of special needs. Find out more about what's available.
Bring a list of questions to conferences for the most effective parent-teacher communication. Start with this list. Who knows? You might help clarify your student's homework and see your child improve grades.
Make your parent-teacher communication as effective as possible. Follow these before, during, and after tips for discussing your student's homework, classwork, and behavior.
Commercialism can drown the unwary child. This article contains family ideas about how to use adolescent articles and television commercials to promote media literacy. Try some of these family home activities today.
Parent apathy is a grave threat to education, but with even a little parent involvement, schools and children can succeed. Here are several ways to get involved.
Battles over reading lists and appropriate books for teenagers can cause major education issues between schools and parents. First Amendment principles and good parent-teacher communication can offer some solutions.
Good parent teacher communication is important, especially for children of special needs. One mother discusses how to avoid arguments with educational professionals and help her child.
Taking advantage of community service opportunities at your child's school doesn't just help the school--it benefits you as well. Read eight ways that volunteer community service will do you good.
When it comes to school, children's problems are parents' problems, too. Here are ten tips for advocating for your child when there are problems at school.
Child development research suggests that there are several factors to take into account when choosing a school for your child. These K12 grades guidelines can help you make the best decision.
Thinking about home schooling your children? This list of tips from a home schooling parent will help you find the home schooling supplies and resources you need to be successful.
Parent teacher communication is important to your child's success as a student. But what happens when the teacher says your child is having developmental learning issues?
Is your child getting ready for preschool or kindergarten? This article contains suggestions for family home activities that prepare children for school, from toddler reading advice to an earlier transition to bed.
Is your child ready to start kindergarten, one of the most important grades in elementary school? Make sure you do your home work and get all the facts about kindergarten readiness.
Children of special needs require love, support, and commitment. Parent teacher communication, creativity, and teamwork help special needs parents build their children's strengths.