Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education

Parent-teacher conference tips: What to say and ask


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Ever leave a parent-teacher conference feeling more confused than informed? Dr. Andy Kahn joins us to help you prepare and make the most of these important conversations.

For many parents, these meetings can feel like a quick whirlwind, leaving unanswered questions. In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to set clear, focused goals before your meeting
  • Strategies for making the most of limited time with your child’s teacher
  • How Understood’s new resource, “Through My Eyes,” offers valuable insight into your child’s learning experience

Experience how it feels to learn differently. Step into real-life simulations of kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia with “Through My Eyes” by Understood.org. 

For more on this topic

  • Parent-teacher conferences: How to get ready for your next meeting
  • What to do after a parent-teacher conference

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:23) Goals parents should have for the parent-teacher conference

(05:47) How to raise concerns with your child’s teacher

(09:00) Ways parents can make the most of their conference

(11:56) What is “Through My Eyes?”

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Opportunity Gap page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email 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


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