Creating Change Within Your Child's Current School

If your child is having a hard time learning in school, then it could be that changes need to be made in the way in that he's being taught.

• Meet with his teacher and discuss what changes could be made in the methods of instruction. Work cooperatively with the teacher, so that she doesn't become defensive. Place the emphasis on using your child's positive abilities to help him learn what's difficult.

• Offer to volunteer in the classroom. Bring in innovative materials for all the children to use. See that your child has the opportunity to assume responsibility for different classroom tasks, like collecting milk money or leading a reading group.

• Share the latest educational research with his teacher, including magazine articles and books that show new ways of teaching skills to frustrated learners. If the teacher resists your friendly suggestions, then meet with school administrators and see if they can't provide special assistance to help the teacher meet your child's learning needs.

• If all attempts at working out change in the classroom fail, then consider one of the other four options for schooling your child.

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