10 Tips for Preparing for School Meetings About Your Learning Disabled Child

10 Tips on Preparing for School Meetings About Your Learning Disabled Child

By Michelle WithaM, published Aug 30, 2006
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School meetings to talk about your child is important since it will help your child improve. It is important to talk in the school meetings about what is best for the child. Here are ten tips for preparing for school meetings about your learning disabled child.

1. Talk in the school meetings about the child's progress in school. This is important to know to see how well the child has improved on subjects topics in class. You want to know how much progress has been made from start to ending every few months. You need to see the results of how well your child is doing.

2. Take into consideration the advice that the school may have. If the school thinks that your child doesn't need special ed or resource classes anymore since enough progress has been made through most of the school then take it into consideration. You need to remember though that the final decision is up to you decide as the parent. If you want your child to say in special ed classes then tell the school that it is your final decision.

3. Let the school know about any concerns or anything that you are worried about. They want the best for your child and it is important that your concerns are properly handled. Don't be afraid to speak up about any issues or concerns regarding your child's education that you may have.

4. Always remember that you have rights as a parent. Don't let the school talk you into doing anything that you aren't comfortable with. If they suggest that your child should repeat a grade due to not learning enough material then remember that the final decision is up to you. Don't be pushed into anything that you don't want to do or don't feel comfortable. You have rights and don't feel pressured by the school.

5. If your child needs to take any medicine recommended by a doctor then make sure that he or she takes the medicine properly. You need to inform the school about the medicine. Make sure to mention in the school meetings any medications that the child is taking. It is important for the school to keep track of the medicine and know what type of medicine he or she is taking.

Takeaways
  • Talk in the school meetings about the child's progress in school.
  • Always remember you have rights as a parent and don't feel pressured.
  • Always tape recorder the school meetings and keep a list of names.
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