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The best way to request help for your child at school is to visit the school and the classroom your child is having trouble in. When is a good time to visit? Great question - why not call the teacher and say: I will be visiting school on Wednesday do you have some time so we could meet? Get a sense of the teacher's overall tone - is it helpful or not? Then get a time and be there. When you visit with the teacher let him or her know what help you feel you need and ask what suggestions the teacher has. Also, Ask if their is a school counselor or social worker that may be able to help with suggestions to meet your need. You really need a working dialog not a quick fix. Look for a helpful kind good listener who is compassionate and can offer suggestions. It is hard to ask for help but it is much better to ask for it early rather than too late.

The best folks to ask for help for your child at school are: 1) The School Secretary; 2) The School Teacher; 3) The School Counselor or Social Worker; 4) The School Principal or Vice Principal; 5) The Special Education Director or School Psychologist. In addition you may be able to contact a parenting group leader of a parent/school group like the parents and teacher association P.T.A. . Another place to start is with the local Education Association where an operator or secretary can lead you in a logical first step to get your child help.

Lastly, a great resource is for parents of students needing help in school is - www.allkindsofminds.com - an organization devoted to helping students who struggle in school through a very scientific and tested method of assistance.

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