Public, Private, Parochial: Understanding your options
Choosing Wisely: Eleven Question to help you pick the best school for your child
School Field Trip: What to look for and ask about when visiting a school
Kindergarten Considerations: Deciding when to enroll your child
A Second Look: How to pick the best middle or high school
College Bowl: How to help your child select the best school for her*
Helping Your Child Learn
And the Answer is: Understanding State Test Scores
Table Talk: How to use mealtime to help your child learn
Studying for Success: Five ways to help middle & high school students do their best
Bed Time Stories: How to help your child become a better reader
Fun with Numbers: Four ways to help your child become better at math
School’s Out: Fun, educational activities to do with your family on weekends and
during vacations*
Afternoon Delights
Homework Help: Six strategies for making sure homework is done well
After-school Programs: An overview of options and the benefits of each
Take Two: Choosing the best tutor for your student
Extra Credit: Creative ways to keep a bright student intellectually challenged
Understanding Our Education System
Who’s Who: An overview of what departments of education, superintendents,
principals, teachers, and school boards do
School Finance 101: A peak at how schools receive & spend money
Test Anxiety: Understanding standardized tests & test scores*
Beyond Bake Sales: How parents can improve their children’s school
Alphabet Soup: Understanding AYP, TAKS, STAR, NCLB, and other education laws
* Topics with an asterisk can be covered in one session or in multiple sessions.
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