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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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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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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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A Few Good Men in the Classroom
The U.S. Marines aren't the only ones looking for a few good men. While female teachers have dominated elementary ...
Source: Education.com
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Should Schools Let Parents Choose the Teacher?
Do you think parents should have a say in selecting their child's teacher? Here's what you need to know before you rush ...
Source: Education.com
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3 Questions Every Parent Has a Right to Ask
Nobody wants to fall into Pushy Parent Syndrome. You know-- those parents who show up at school and howl; parents who ...
Source: Education.com
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Que Ningún Niño Se Quede Atrás Ayuda para los Estudiantes y sus Familias
"La Ley Que Ningún Niño Se Quede Atrás comprende que necesita haber flexibilidad y control ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Helping Children and Youth Adjust to a New School
For many kids, changing to a new school can be an exciting experience. It can also be scary and intimidating. Parents ...
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Querellas Contra una Escuela o Universidad
PreguntaSi tengo una queja contra una escuela o universidad, a quien tengo que dirigirme?RespuestaAtención: ...
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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When You Need to Talk to Your Child's Teacher
There are few things as hard or as important as advocating for your child. Be proud of yourself when you take on the...
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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...
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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...
Source: Education.com
