Educational Issues:
Know Your Rights as Parents to a Good Education for Your Child

Free E-Book on No Child Left Behind Legislation >>This e-book is easy to open (html document) and print. Gives the latest information on NCLB and explains how this legislation may impact your child's education

No Child Left Behind: General information on this government initiative to change the state of public education.

How Was School Today? Sexual Harrassment of Girls in the Public Schools: If you have a daughter, listen carefully to how she answers this question. From an early age girls start to feel the pressures of gender bias and sexual harrassment in the public school system.

Helping Your Teen Through Early Adolescence: Tips for parents of teens on how to encourage your teen during the early years of adolescence.

Parent Involvement: Parents who stay involved in their teens' education get the best results.

Reading: Encouraging your children to read and teaching them a love of reading are some of the best methods of achieving academic success.

How Can I Tell If My Child Has a Problem: Tips on figuring out the difference between normal teen rebellion and signs of more serious problems.

Motivation: Tips on keeping your child motivated, both in and out of school.

Homework: How important is homework to your child's education? How can you work with your child to help him or her complete homework and understand the value of this work.

IEP: Guide to Individualized Education Plans from the US Dept of Education, which will help you determine if your child is in need of an IEP due to learning differences or disabilities. Every parent should know their rights when it comes to IEPs!

It's important to find the boarding school that best suits the needs of your child. Some programs specialize in ADHD, some in substance abuse issues, some have reputations for turning failing students into top SAT scorers. When you visit the websites or request materials from programs, make a list of the questions that are important to you before you contact an admissions counselor. You want to make sure you are making the best choice for your teen. Most programs will also offer phone numbers of parents who have sent their children to their school. These parents can help you decide if a particular residential program will best serve your child.