Does your student have the best supports in place for them to be successful in their school setting?

You can make sure your child is best supported in school by:

• Checking in with your student - ask how they are feeling, what's going well at school, and what they might be worried or nervous about
• Building a team with their teachers for constant communication
• Reviewing their Behavior Intervention Plans
• Making sure their IEP goals, related services, and supports are updated to best support their disability-related needs

You can always request additional supports for your student, such as:



• Requesting a school-based staff member to check in with your student at regular times during school
• Meetings with their School Counselor for formal check-ins or counseling sessions
• School based teams or groups to offer peer support

If you believe your student is not as supported at school as they should be, check out some ideas for supports you can ask for in our 'Special Education' resources. Many of these resources are relevant even if your child does not receive special education services.

If your student has faced short-term suspensions or disciplinary actions in school, it's not too late to advocate for more resources to support them in school! Check out our 'School Discipline' resources on our website for more tips on advocating for educational supports and possible ways to challenge the suspensions or disciplinary actions your student has faced.