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Parents as Advocates
An advocate is a person who speaks up for, acts on behalf of, or supports someone else. As a parent, you are the best ...
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Becoming a Children's Champion through Advocacy
Throughout this book, you have seen numerous references to the National Association for the Education of Young Children ...
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The ABCs of Advocacy for Children With Special Needs
Parents, teachers and children working together as partners will enable children with special needs to access the ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Advocating in School for the Children in your Care
Schools are generally well-equipped to cope with the “average” child, one with no special problems. ...
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When to Talk to Your Child's Teacher
Maybe your child just exploded again about homework. Maybe there's been a fight on the playground. If so, you're not ...
Source: Education.com
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Working with Teachers and Schools: Helping Your Child Succeed in School
Many teachers say that they don't often receive information from parents about problems at home. Many parents say ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Parents as Partners: What is the Role of Families in School Collaboration and System Coordination
Creating meaningful parent collaboration that improves student achievement means moving beyond the traditional goals of ...
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Working with Teachers and Schools to Build Character in Children
Visit with your child's teachers early in the school year. Tell them what kind of person you want your child to become ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Communicating with Your Child's School and IEP Team
To find out how your child is doing in class and to monitor the IEP goals, you'll need to communicate with the teachers ...
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Advocating for Children with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Many children are afflicted with gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's and ...
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Homework: A Team Effort
One of the most important things parents can do to help children succeed in school is to be aware of their progress in ...
Source: Education.com
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Trouble with Math Homework? Try Getting Manipulative
How hard can basic math be? You might be surprised. In today's standards-driven classrooms, math work is more complex ...
Source: Education.com
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School Fundraising During a Budget Crisis
Thousands of schools across the country face budget cuts that will endanger classes, programs and schedules. Find out ...
Source: Education.com
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Los Procedimientos Disciplinarios y Solicitud para Procedimiento Debido - Educación Especial
Procedimientos disciplinariosLos procedimientos disciplinarios de estudiantes con incapacidades deben estar conformes a ...
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Superación de Las Barreras Culturales para Promover el Desarrollo Cognoscitivo y Emocional Temprano
ProblemáticaLa entrada al jardín de infancia y los primeros años de la escuela primaria son ...
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Talk with Teachers to Resolve Problems - Helping Your Child with Homework
Homework problems often can be avoided when families and caregivers value, monitor and guide their children’s ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Additional Content
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The Homework Debate
Many in the education field today are looking for evidence to support the case for homework, but are coming up empty...
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When Your Child Refuses to Go to School
Everyday, all across the nation, as many as 1 in 4 children refuse to go to school. But where's the line between what's...
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School Counseling Demystified
School counselors are like customer service agents for your school, designated to help parents, students, and teachers...
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Should Struggling Students Repeat a Grade?
At first glance, grade retention may look like old-fashioned common sense: Fail the year? Just do it over! In fact, with...
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The Road to College: Preparing Your Freshman for Applications
In the college admissions marathon, focusing the initial attention on a solid foundation will inevitably produce the...
Source: Education.com
