Families want to know how their child is really doing in school
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Here are 4 ways to team up with the teacher right from the start.
Help the teacher connect with your child.
Try this Dear Teacher Letter to share your child’s interests, strengths, and where they need more support.
Protip:
You don’t have to wait for back-to-school night. You are the expert of your child—share what you know!
Find out what your child is expected to learn this year.
Have your child take this short Readiness Check to see how they are doing with grade-level math and reading skills.
Get Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher About Math and Reading and how to help at home.
Protip:
You don’t have to be a math or reading expert to advocate for your child. Ask the teacher what “grade level” looks like and how you can help at home.
Make a game plan and stay connected.
Use this 3-Step Planning Tool to make the most of parent-teacher conferences.
One in five kids in the U.S. has a learning and thinking difference.
Protip:
Grades are only one part of the story. Ask teachers about the different ways to know how your child is progressing such as beginning of year ‘benchmark’ tests.
Don’t let them miss out on learning, life skills, and laughter!
Build the habit of good attendance from the early grades through high school.
Get the latest health guidance for going to school.
Protip:
Regularly attending school increases reading and math skills, and supports positive relationships and mental health.
Check out these stories about why it matters to go beyond grades.
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Go Beyond Grades w/ Tracie Potts
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"Asking The Important Questions" Ivelisse Dominguez | Go Beyond Grades
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"Dealing with Learning Differences" Ivelisse Dominguez | Go Beyond Grades
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