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Expert Q&A My child has a learning disability and I’m concerned that the reading program her school uses is ineffective. Can you recommend a reading program? Related Topics: Curriculum and Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Parent Engagement
Expert Q&A My child’s school says that my child is very bright, but they want to hold him back because of his poor reading skills. I want him tested for a reading disability. What should I do? Related Topics: Advocacy, Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Disabilities, Parent Engagement, Struggling Readers
Expert Q&A I am concerned my child’s school is not really following her IEP. What can I do about this? Related Topics: Advocacy, Parent Engagement, Special Education
Expert Q&A My daughter is reading below grade level. What can I do to help her become a good reader and get to a point where she enjoys reading? Related Topics: Motivation, Parent Engagement, Struggling Readers
Expert Q&A I feel as though my child’s skills are regressing. What should I do? Related Topics: Advocacy, Intervention and Prevention, Parent Engagement, Struggling Readers
Expert Q&A How can I get my child with LD motivated to read more? Related Topics: Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Engagement Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A How can parents help kids build writing skills at home? Related Topics: Parent Engagement, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How can I prevent my child with LD from developing low self-esteem? Related Topics: Advocacy, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Engagement Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A How do I encourage my daughter’s teacher to teach to her strengths? Related Topics: Advocacy, Motivation, Parent Engagement Expert: Daniel Willingham
Expert Q&A How do I find a tutor for my child with dyslexia? Related Topics: Afterschool and Community Programs, Dyslexia, Intervention and Prevention, Parent Engagement, Tutoring and Volunteering
Expert Q&A How do you temper some parents’ desire to attempt “everything” at once at home, so that they don’t hurt their child’s self-esteem and progress? Related Topics: Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Parent Engagement
Expert Q&A My son’s school would like to place him in a self-contained classroom. I don’t agree. What can I do to make sure my child has the best possible learning environment? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Advocacy, Parent Engagement, Special Education
Expert Q&A I suspect my child might have dyslexia. What should I do? Related Topics: Advocacy, Comprehension, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Parent Engagement Expert: Mia French
Expert Q&A I think my child may have a learning disability but I’m not sure how to describe to the school exactly what I want assessed.What should I do? Related Topics: Advocacy, Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Disabilities, Parent Engagement Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A What can I do at home to help my second grader who struggles with reading? Related Topics: About Reading, Parent Engagement, Struggling Readers
Expert Q&A What can teachers do to reach out to families to get help, advice, and support about their students with autism? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parent Engagement Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What role do parents play in the RTI process, including when do they become involved, are they on the decision making team, and where can they learn more about RTI? Related Topics: Parent Engagement, RTI and MTSS Expert: Center on Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Expert Q&A What technology is available to help a nine-year-old read? Related Topics: Parent Engagement, Special Education, Ed Tech and Digital Media Expert: Tracy Gray
