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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 12 MIN

The mid-year reset: How parents can help kids finish the school year strong

from Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education · host Understood.org

We’re officially halfway through the school year. That makes this the perfect moment to pause and reset. In this solo episode, Julian shares why mid-year check-ins matter — and how families can use this “halftime” moment to reflect, adjust routines, and set meaningful goals. Most importantly: Talk to your child, partner with teachers, and review those IEP goals!For more on this topic: Download: IEP goal trackerRead: Questions to ask about your child’s IEP goalsListen: How to get over the “mid-year slump”Read: Questions you should ask your child about schoolFor a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected]. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We’re officially halfway through the school year. That makes this the perfect moment to pause and reset. In this solo episode, Julian shares why mid-year check-ins matter — and how families can use this “halftime” moment to reflect, adjust routines, and set meaningful goals. Most importantly: Talk to your child, partner with teachers, and review those IEP goals!

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