By Jim O’Keefe Did you know that you are the most important person in your child’s life? Of course you did. But did you know that parents of children with learning disabilities can also be
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If Principals Could Tell Parents Just One Thing To Help Them to Help Their Children
Elementary principals tell parents this: Know what you’re getting into by becoming parents! How important it is to take an interest in your child. Take the time to care! Love ’em! Love them enough to
Helping Your Children Succeed
A National Research Report: What Principals Would Tell Parents to Help Parents Help Their Children Here’s what elementary and secondary principals said when asked what they would tell parents, “If they could tell parents just one
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Fact Sheet for Parents
In the United States, vaccines have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed thousands of infants and young children each year. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable disease
Selecting Your Child’s Courses
Recommended Classes for College Success The academic rigor of your child’s high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see the high school course schedule as a blueprint
10 Things You Should Do BEFORE Your Child’s IEP Meeting
– By Jim O’Keefe Read last year’s IEP – It’s important to review what came out of last year’s plan. Was it successful ? Did the methods of instruction work ? Did the measurement process
Healthy Food Basics
The link between healthy food and healthy kids is clear. Take these action steps to get on the road to healthy eating: Create a weekly meal plan using similar fruits and veggies in different ways.
Preparing for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Talk With Your Child: Ask what he/she would like you to talk about with the teacher. Ask what he/she thinks the teacher will say. Ask about the things he/she likes and doesn’t like, his/her problems
What Principals Would Tell Parents to Help Parents Help Their Children
Here’s what elementary and secondary principals said when asked what they would tell parents, “If they could tell parents just one thing to help them help their children”: Take time to talk with your children,
Recommended Immunizations for Children
In the United States, vaccines have reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed thousands of infants and young children each year. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable