Parents' top tips for partnering with your child's teacher
To help your child thrive at school, try these tried-and-true parent tips for working with your child's teacher.
Summer jobs for teens
A summer job can be a great learning experience.
Tips for a successful IEP meeting
Learn what to do before, during and after an IEP meeting.
Bullying and disabled kids
One girl's story offers a glimpse into an everyday cruelty: the bullying of children with disabilities.
Real-life stories about improving schools
Read these stories from Once Upon a School, a Web site created by best-selling author Dave Eggers to encourage citizens to get involved in their local schools.
The new power parent: 3 who made a difference at their schools
Motivated by a desire to improve schools, parents are creating a new level of partnership with schools and helping to make a difference.
The Parent Institute for Quality Education
This project guides parents with practical tips to support their children's education.
What makes a great parent?
Students and their schools benefit from supportive parents. Here are 10 ways to support your child and the school.
Let your legislators hear from you
Let your elected officials know where you stand on the issues that affect schools and your child's education.
Resources for Adults With Learning Disabilities & ADHD
Learning disabilities and AD/HD are usually lifelong conditions. This list of resources is geared toward adults living with those challenges.
Famous people with LD and ADHD
Could you and your child use a little inspiration? Read about famous folks who overcame the challenges of LD and ADHD.
Research Trends: Is There a Link Between LD and Juvenile Delinquency?
Will having a learning disability lead your child to a life of delinquency? An expert summarizes what the research says - and the news is good!
Individualizing a Grading System for a Student With LD and an IEP
Get expert advice on working with your child's IEP team to develop a fair and equitable approach to grading.
Mom turned advocate still honors her roots
Candace Cortiella, a national advocate for kids with learning disabilities, explains how raising her daughter inspired her career goals.
Create a parenting network and discover the benefits
Find support and fellow advocates by creating a parenting network.
Specialists in the field of learning and attention problems
If your child has a learning disability, you'll want to become familiar with the various types of professionals who may be involved in your child's education and an explanation of the services they provide.
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.
Partnering with the teacher when your child has ADHD
Expert strategies for working with your child's teacher on an effective classroom plan.
Parent gets writing workshop started at elementary school
Getting Involved: Karen Wiederholt started an afterschool writing workshop for kids who need extra help.
5 steps to influencing the school board
It may be time to go to a school board meeting. Here's how to work with your local school board — the people who can make or break your child’s education.
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