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.
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 an IEP
Get advice on working with your child's IEP team to develop an 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 鈥� the people who can make or break your child鈥檚 education.
Mom's perseverance helps young man overcome LD
A grrateful Jacob Landers tells how his mother's support and advocacy on his behalf led him out of struggles with school and substance abuse.
What every parent needs to know about their school board
With all the attention focused on school boards, do you know what your school board actually does? Learn what to look for and questions to ask.
Advocating for your preschool child
Help your child succeed in learning through early intervention.
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