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Based on the author's over twenty-five years in public education, Advanced and Struggling Students is a collection of insider information to help parents navigate the school system. Focusing specifically on the needs of struggling and high-achieving students, this book is a roadmap to help parents get the best for their child.
Table des matières
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I. Struggling Students: Why, For Some Kids, School is an Uphill Marathon
Chapter 1: How Do I Know if My Child is Struggling?
Chapter 2: I Think my Child is Struggling; How Do I Connect with the School to Get a Plan Started?
Chapter 3: How Do I Make Sure My Struggling Child is Getting the Support They Need?
Chapter 4: What Role Do Special Education and English as a Second Language Programs Play in Supporting Struggling Students?
Chapter 5: How Do Schools Identify and Support Struggling Students?
Section II. Advanced Students: Why the Most Successful Kids Often Get the Short End of the Stick
Chapter 6: What Does it Mean for a Child to be "Advanced"?
Chapter 7: How Do I work With My Child's School to Figure Out if They Are "Advanced"?
Chapter 8: What should schools do to support advanced students?
Chapter 9: How Do I Advocate for My Advanced Child?
About the Author
A propos de l'auteur
Parry Graham has worked in public education for over twenty-five years as a teacher, principal, central office administrator, graduate school professor, and independent consultant. His previous books include How Public Schools Really Work: An Insider's Guide for Parents and Practitioners, the award-winning Building a Professional Learning Community at Work: A Guide to the First Year, and Making Teamwork Meaningful: Leading Progress-Driven Collaboration in a PLC at Work.
Résumé
Based on the author’s over twenty-five years in public education, Advanced and Struggling Students is a collection of insider information to help parents navigate the school system. Focusing specifically on the needs of struggling and high-achieving students, this book is a roadmap to help parents get the best for their child.
