Prepare your child for school success

Parents, are your child's first teacher. You know what day to create a successful or disastrous for the child. Be assured that offer valuable information to school staff on the needs of the child. To do so, you need to know that your child (IEP), the individual educational plan. Make sure you understand the details, especially in the areas of: systems of objectives, placement and support (the changes in classroom and testingHolidays).

3 keys to success

Be proactive

The person who initiates the communication, you can set the tone for the relationship. Wait until you have the school call, or letter before a formal introduction creates a reaction against a pro active targeted purpose. Educators are there to support the educational experience of the child. See him as a friend or colleague. Remember that, as with any other relationship, it is more favorable, the betterthe employment relationship.

Be present

To really know what works or does not work your child's school or class, you must be present. Schools and teachers appreciate volunteers. Start with your child's class. You can start by checking homework your child's supplies in an extra set for the class to send, and make the first phone call, or a trip to collect materials for the centers and projects. These activities seem simple, but actually can help a teacherespecially if he / she has a wizard-class.

Some teachers are afraid to volunteer class as a class when there secretly spies. The presence must be to build a trusting relationship with the teacher, so aware that your words and deeds, those who elevate and promote the relationship, there is lust for the good of the child.

Be persistent

Be inspired by a teacher who refuses to be dismayed your support or presence. Start with small gestures of acall or e-mail weekly. Sometimes teachers are overwhelmed and think about how it might be useful only gives her to do something else. Instead of waiting to give you a task to be aware of. Note that things are required in class when you get off or take the child. The newsletter features projects or roads that may help identify those activities.

The approach level 3

Home

Use a timetable for the procedure, a timetable that would alsoSchool and activities outside of school have a range of additional educational materials that remain at home for homework or projects, a library card (for access to books and computer use), set bedtimes and regular routine reviewing the canteen menu - especially if there are known allergies.

For additional supplies at home, with a structured space for homework is essential for success in school. Create a consistent routine that includes reading something every night with a follow-up and discussion Homework completion of additional practice and allows the integration of classroom instruction. Note that if your child struggles with homework in a consistent manner. Let the teacher know how often the fighting and specific about where the gaps appear to be happening.

School

If possible, plan the most difficult classes before lunch. To schedule an appointment for all teachers meet between 1 and 3 weeks of the new school year. An Introductioncan replace the letter> if necessary. If a teacher is, contact information, use it with consideration and when requested by a home support and report to maintain the school. Keep a copy of your resume and prepare for long-term project in advance. Learn about plans for the semester for the first time communication.

The school staff must be adequately equipped to meet the needs of the child's needs. If there are special needs or special equipment is necessary, so that the schoolis what is required. competent staff is for your child to make adequate progress required. If you are concerned about the level of teaching or classroom environment, not with the conviction that things without your intervention will be made to wait. Start by addressing the issue with the teacher, and get the command line until you feel that your concerns are addressed. If your a parent of high maintenance required, but doing it with a smile, if possible.

SupportHelp

These are easy to be fair to the specialized resources specific needs of your child. It can be as small as a paper clip to place mark a page of a textbook, or it can be to complete a personal laptop for class work and homework. The following is a list of items to consider for your child.

organizational binder to keep all the folders and tasks in one place (Trapper Keeper), audio, text books or other reading assignments, long an agenda (personalCalendar / diary), graphic / visual organizers, conferences Tape / CD burner for class or writing tasks too time to help the software for computer, reading and writing challenges, highlight tape to highlight facts and relevant information in a book or sheet work in most textbooks at home or in those who are identified to help with the study.