Families want to know how their child is really doing in school
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Here are ways to make the most out of parent teacher conferences.
Ask if your child is on grade level and make a plan to support them.
Use this simple 3-step planning tool to find out where your child needs support and how you can help at home.
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.
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.
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.
Do you have questions about how to partner with teachers to support your child’s learning and well-being?
Ask the new Learning Heroes Assistant, an AI-powered chatbot that gives you answers based on expert-vetted resources.
Check out these stories about why it matters to go beyond grades.
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The one question to ask about your child’s grades | Cindi Williams | TEDxBellevueWomen
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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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