Collaboration With Schools to Support Your Dyslexic Child

The Importance of Collaboration

Collaboration with schools and teachers is crucial for ensuring your child’s success in the educational system. For this reason, it is important to establish open lines of communication. This shared information should include essential information about your child’s dyslexia diagnosis, strengths, and challenges. Parents should regularly schedule meetings with teachers, administrators, and special education professionals.  At these meetings, it is important to discuss your child’s progress and address any concerns or adjustments needed in their educational plan.

Developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP)

As a parent, you should actively participate in the development and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan, ensuring it accurately reflects your child’s specific learning requirements. Also, you should advocate for necessary accommodations, such as additional time on assignments or the use of assistive technologies, to create a more accessible and equitable learning experience.  Collaboration with schools in this IEP process will help set your child up with a beneficial learning plan.

Personalized Intervention Plans

Simultaneously, work closely with your child’s teachers, school psychologists, and educational specialists to establish a personalized intervention plan. This may encompass tailored reading programs, assistive technologies, and individualized teaching methods designed to enhance your child’s literacy skills. Maintain active involvement in monitoring and adjusting these interventions, collaborating with the school to assess progress and make necessary changes.

Building a Support Network

Regular communication and collaboration with schools, will help you build a strong support network, ensuring that everyone involved is aligned in their efforts to help your child thrive academically and socially. This holistic approach contributes to a positive and proactive educational experience for your child, encouraging their overall development and well-being.

For more resources on collaborating with schools, visit Apricot Tree Academy.