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Parenting Tips on Oct. 21 Fox 4 Morning News: Advocating for Your Child
It is important for you, as your child's advocate, to know your rights within the public or private school system. Tune in as our Fox 4 Parenting Expert gives us tips on how to ask questions about how the school functions, and voice any concerns you have about your child's education.
Your Rights as a Parent in a Public or Private School Include:
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Being able to observing your child at school
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Being involved in decisions that affect your child's education.
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Seeing your child's records and changing incorrect information.
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Having your child's records kept confidential between you and the school
Tips on Advocating For Your Child
- Remember: You are the primary decision maker for your child
- Ask questions and communicate regularly with teachers
- Be involved in the school
- Involve your child, ask their permission
- Request an evaluation if concerns arise
Resources
http://www.theparentaladvocate.com/
http://www.childcareaware.org/en/subscriptions/dailyparent/volume.php?id=32
http://www.ncld.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=479
http://www.pbs.org/parents/strugglingtolearn/supporting_advocating.html
http://www.thefamilyconservancy.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=347
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 June 2011 )
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