What Can Parents do to Help Their Child?

Praise your child for his/her effort and good work and celebrate the successes.
Know the teacher’s expectations and reinforce these with your child at home.
Explain how your child, the teacher, and you are working together to ensure academic success for your child
Provide a quiet place for your child to study
Let your child do the homework himself, only assist when a question arises
Ask your child’s teacher to explain the skills and concepts your child has not achieved.
Enroll your child in programs available to help your child meet grade level expectations.
Ask your child’s teacher to share how the supplemental or intervention program will help your child with his/her specific needs.