Be flexible in accommodating parents and families

Schedule specific dates for parent-teacher conferences and offer meeting times during and after school or on Saturdays.
When possible, use other locations, such as the home, to hold parent-teacher conferences to accommodate some families.
Offer child supervision during meetings with parents.
Provide options for transportation for parents who need it.
Supply interpreters and/or liaisons for ESOL population.
Create flexible school office hours so parents may come by before or after work.
Hold PTA meetings at convenient times for parents to attend.
Support student-led Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Ensure continuous communication with parents to offer both positive and constructive feedback on child’s progress.
Have disability experts on school staff for parents to better educate themselves on their child’s disability.
Offer meeting times during open houses for parents of students with disabilities to meet with teachers and administrators.
Conduct surveys to determine parent and student needs.
Provide information on special topics of interest to the parents.
Schedule special educators to visit with parents and students prior to the start of school to ease the transition.
Offer after-school programs for preschoolers.
Provide tutoring after school.

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