How I found the right school
When your child has a disability, finding a place where she can thrive may take you into unfamiliar territory.
One scary movie you might want your child to see
The documentary Bully captures what’s really going on in schools: rampant bullying and the utter failure of adults to stop it.
Dealing with so-so teachers
Take charge of your child's education by making the most of a less than ideal instructor.
Why boys don't read
Fact: boys don't read as much as girls. This reading gender gap is affecting boys' performance in high school and beyond.
Countdown to college: a timeline for high school
This mom’s insights will help you and your child make a plan.
STEM: what parents need to know
Key things parents can do to give their children an edge in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Accommodations, modifications, and alternate assessments: How they affect instruction and assessment
Your child may be eligible for accommodations or modifications to help them succeed in the classroom — and on standardized tests.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals: the basics
Learn about goals and objectives (or benchmarks), which are the core of your child's IEP.
What is an IEP?
Learn the ins and outs of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Nonverbal learning disabilities
Read answers to some of the most common questions about this well-publicized -- but somewhat controversial -- disorder.
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