The question that every parent asks at one point or another. “Is My Child Making Progress”?

If you don’t know the answer to that question no need to get upset. Take action now. How?

Current Levels of Performance In School

Find out where your child is currently functioning in Reading and Math. Also find out what current level your child is being instructed at. There is a difference between the current level of functioning and current level of instruction. If not implemented strategically, your child’s progress in school can stall.

Ask the Teacher. If he or she does not know the answer to that question that should be an immediate cause for concern but don’t panic.

It’s not the end of the world if your child’s Teacher does not know their current level of performance. Work with your child’s Teacher and give a reasonable timeline to have this information documented.

Your Child’s Grades

You should be getting regular updates from your child’s Teacher regarding grades. By the time the report card goes home each quarter, the information on their should not be a surprise. The report card is not the place where you as the parent should be learning this information about your child for the first time.

If it is, work with your child’s Teacher and let them know you want regular updates on grades. You decide along with the Teacher how often this should occur. The main thing is not to wait until the report card comes to find out information about your child’s grades.

Home School Communication

Communication between home and school is key. Without it, your child’s progress can be impacted. Progress in the form of academics, social, and emotional. So much can happen in a day or a week.

Work with your child’s Teacher to determine a method of communication. This can be electronically, or in the form of handwritten notes. The method doesn’t matter as long as communication is happening on a regular basis. This is especially important for students with special needs that are nonverbal, or those with communication deficits.

These are just a few tips for parents to determine if your child is making progress in school. You also want to make sure progress continues.

For more information on school progress for your child, communication tips, and starting the conversation with your child’s Teacher, feel free to contact me with your questions allcanlearn@yahoo.com

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