America's Principal

Dr. Christy Kane returns to discuss why parents need to have open dialogue with their children about sexual topics and how these conversations can take place. How should a parent react and approach their child when the parent discovers their child is engaging in sexual acts? These questions are more are addressed in this episode.

How can parents plan ahead so their child graduates early from high school? What are the pros and cons of early graduation? How can parents help their child get the most from their high school experience, while also helping them navigate and prevent stressors?

Not sure how to be involved in your child's education, and worried you may not have the time? This podcast explores various ways parents can be involved in their child's education.

What does a healthy relationship look like? What are some barriers to healthy relationships, for adults and children? As a parent, what should I know about the way my child thinks and acts? As a parent, how can I start the conversation about dating and relationships with my child? What resources and words of comfort are there for parents while navigating this with their children?

In this episode we discuss what is taught in health classes in the state of Utah, what are misconceptions about sex education, what ability to parents have in previewing this content themselves, do educators ever teach outside of what is prescribed, and how is the content in Utah's core similar or different to what is taught in other states?

What is the process to get students qualified for Special Education services? What free services do special education services receive? What are my rights as a parent with a student with disabilities? When do specific learning disabilities become most apparent? What is discussed in annual IEP meetings and parent role in these meetings? When would be it appropriate for my child to no longer receive Special Education services, and what data support this decision?

What are steps that parents should take when their son or daughter seems to have conflict with a teacher or administrator? What advice should parents know heading into these types of situations?

What can I do for my LGBTQ child to feel safe and respected while at school? What are the rights of transgender students in schools? What if my LGBTQ child has been bullied? What does confidentiality look like with my child's school counselor? What is a transgender student's rights in being called by their preferred name or gender pronoun in school? 

Special thanks to Holly Bell, Equity Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education for being this episode's guest.

What is a 504? What is my first step in getting my child accommodations he or she needs? When would an IEP be more appropriate than a 504? What are my options as a parent if my students' accommodations are not being provided? What are some examples of accommodations a student may receive under a 504 plan? What are some types of accommodations my student can receive to address their anxiety?

Thanks to Charlene Lui, Director of Educational Equity in Granite School District, for being this episode's guest.

What safeguards will keep children while safe using technology at school? Is technology in classroom more of a distraction than helping my student learn? What kind of classroom technology learning is better than another?

Thanks to Blaine Edman, administrator of technology for being this episode's guest.