EPISODE · May 8, 2024 · 35 MIN
What teachers want parents to know
from Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education · host Understood.org
Teachers play a huge role in shaping the future of their students. And they often wear many hats in the classroom to provide the best learning experience for kids. Especially kids with learning and thinking differences. In this episode, we speak with Kareem Neal, MA. Kareem is a special education teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. And he’s been teaching for more than 25 years. Listen as Kareem gives a glimpse into the classroom and explains:The importance of partnership between teachers and parentsThe impact this relationship has on kidsAnd what he wants parents to know about special educationRelated resources7 tips for building a good relationship with your child’s teacherWhy and how to partner with your child’s teacherPerspectives: How to make sure families of color are heard by the schoolVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.We’d love to hear from you. Write to 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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Teachers play a huge role in shaping the future of their students. And they often wear many hats in the classroom to provide the best learning experience for kids. Especially kids with learning and thinking differences. In this episode, we speak with Kareem Neal, MA. Kareem is a special education teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. And he’s been teaching for more than 25 years. Listen as Kareem gives a glimpse into the classroom and explains: - The importance of partnership between teachers and parents - The impact this relationship has on kids - And what he wants parents to know about special education. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
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