What to do after a parent-teacher conference

Have you ever left a parent-teacher conference feeling both hopeful and unsure? Many parents of kids with learning and thinking differences have felt this way. Especially when the meeting brought to light their child’s trouble with reading or math.In this episode, Julian Saavedra talks with Kareem Neal, a special education teacher from Arizona. Listen as Kareem shares: How parents can use important points from these meetings to create an action plan to help their child succeedWays for improving communication with the teacherWhy it’s important to monitor a child’s progressTo get a transcript and check out more episodes, visit the Opportunity Gap episode page at Understood.We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at [email protected] resourcesParent-teacher conferences: How to get ready for your next meetingParent-teacher conferences: Toolkit for families9 tips to make the most of your parent-teacher conferenceTimestamps(01:28) What parents can do to enhance their child’s learning (03:10) Steps to take after meeting with your child’s teacher(09:48) How parents and teachers can work together to create goals(12:50) Ways to keep track of your child’s progress As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.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.