Parents' Rights at Their Child's School: 9 Things You Need to Know! by Pepi Silverman

Parents play a powerful role in the education of their children, and knowing their rights helps to give them a voice at the table on behalf of their kids. Working with a school district can be intimidating, but with information, parents can be confident participants. 

• Ask questions and EXPECT answers.
• Put everything in writing to have a paper trail.
• Schools are accountable, so ask for data.
• Know your state’s procedural safeguards.
• Parents are EQUAL decision-making partners.
• Goals must be “observable and measurable.” 
• Align goals with grade-level expectations.
• School’s MUST investigate performance problems.
• Meet as often as necessary to support your kids.

Persistence pays off, so don’t give up!