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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