Have you ever left a parent-teacher conference feeling both hopeful and unsure? Many parents of kids with learning and thinking differences have felt this way. Especially when the meeting brought to light their child’s trouble with reading or math.

In this episode, Julian Saavedra talks with Kareem Neal, a special education teacher from Arizona. Listen as Kareem shares: 

• How parents can use important points from these meetings to create an action plan to help their child succeed
• Ways for improving communication with the teacher
• Why it’s important to monitor a child’s progress

To get a transcript and check out more episodes, visit the Opportunity Gap episode page at Understood.

We love to hear from our listeners. Email us at opportunitygap@understood.org.

Related resources

• Parent-teacher conferences: How to get ready for your next meeting
• Parent-teacher conferences: Toolkit for families
• 9 tips to make the most of your parent-teacher conference

Timestamps

(01:28) What parents can do to enhance their child’s learning 

(03:10) Steps to take after meeting with your child’s teacher

(09:48) How parents and teachers can work together to create goals

(12:50) Ways to keep track of your child’s progress

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