Working with Your Child's School Articles

Working with Your Child's School

How Changing Grade Levels Causes Academic Stress

Starting certain grade levels requires kids to make big jumps in academic performance and social skills. Help your child meet the challenges.

Collaborating With Other Adults to Address Your Child's Learning Difficulties

Your child will benefit when you build positive partnerships with her teachers and other professionals.

Questions to Ask Private Schools If Your Child Has A Learning Difficulty

Are you considering a private school for your child? If so, be clear about your priorities and organize your search to save time and reduce stress.

The Value of Parent-Teacher Collaboration

One mother explains how her role shifted from adversary to advocate as she found a more effective way to deal with her son’s school.

How Cultural Differences May Affect Student Performance

Children in various cultures learn different rules for communicating with adults through facial expressions, body language and physical gestures. Learn how cultural differences can play out in the classroom.

Selecting A School for Our Son With LD

Learn from the voice of experience! One parent offers advice on how to research, evaluate and select the best school for a child with a learning disability.

A Fresh Start: Partnering With the Teacher

If your child has learning or attention difficulties, it really pays to take a few minutes early in the school year to introduce yourself and your child to his new teacher.

Making the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference

Learn what issues to focus on and how to plan for a productive parent-teacher conference.

Finding Schools for Kids With LD

Are you trying to find a new school for your child with learning disabilities? Whether you're moving to a new city or looking for a different kind of school, the resources listed in this article may help you identify options.