How to choose the right school to fit your child’s needs (or how to make the best of what you’ve got)

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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

  • Why  parents sometimes feel that their children’s needs are not being met at school
  • The difference between public versus private schools
  • What parents can do when they disagree about which school their children should attend
  • The factors/issues that parents often don’t consider but should when choosing a school
  • The pros and cons of changing schools or school systems – and the  best (or worst) time to do so
  • Some things parents might not typically think of doing that could help improve a difficult situation at school –  social, academic or behavioural
  • Some of the more common conditions that require accommodations at school, e.g. learning disability
  • Some other less obvious conditions that may require special attention, e.g. anxiety, conduct disorder
  • Options for teens who  don’t fit  regular high school programming
  • Some newer or non-traditional options parents might consider for students who wish to continue an education after high school
  • More intensive or specialized resources for at risk youth
  • Resources and supports for parents