Parent Tips
From modeling good reading and writing skills to locating quality in-school and out-of-school programs to advocating for your child’s rights for additional supports, as a parent, you play a critical role in developing your children's literacy skills. The articles below offer suggestions for supporting and encouraging your adolescent reader.
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A Beach Bag Full of Summer Learning Resources
Learning shouldn't stop just because school is out. Here are some ideas to keep students reading, writing and thinking all summer long.
Does your school do a good job of reaching out to parents? Use this checklist to evaluate and improve parent-school partnerships.
Reading Software: Finding the Right Program
With the range and variety of commercial software products on the shelves today, how can an educator or parent choose a program that will most benefit a particular student? Where are product reviews that can inform the decision?
Who's Who In Your Teen's School
There are many people at your child's school who are there to help your child learn, grow socially and emotionally, and navigate the school environment. Here's a selected list of who's who at your school — the teaching and administrative staff, as well as organizations at the district level.
Understanding the School Counselor-Parent Connection
School counselors work with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students with schoolwork and their social/emotional development.
Having Your Child Tested for Learning Disabilities Outside of School
Children who struggle with reading often need extra help. This help usually comes from the school, but some parents choose to look outside the school for professionals who can assess, diagnose, tutor, or provide other education services. The following article provides information on how to find the right person for your child.
Finding a Great Summer Program: A Checklist for Parents
Early and sustained summer learning opportunities lead to higher graduation rates, better preparation for college, and positive effects on children's self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. High-quality summer programs keep students engaged in learning, teach them new skills, allow them to develop previously unseen talents, and foster creativity and innovation.
How Parents Can Encourage Teens to Read
You know that reading is important and you want to make sure that your teenager grows into adulthood with all the skills he or she needs to succeed. The following list offers suggestions for encouraging your teens to read.
