Special Education Additional Assistance

    How do you know your child needs additional assistance in or out of school?
We expect schools to notice when all students need extra assistance.
Problem: It does not always occur. Sometimes, they "fall through the cracks. "
    Do you have a student "falling through the cracks"? Reasons for this may be varied.
    * A new teacher with less experience and too much to do.
    * Is the class over crowded?
    * Is there para-professional assistance in the class at least part of the day?
    * What is the classroom behavior? Well managed or disorganized?
    * Have you visited the class during class time? You may need to and observe
       your child's activities.
    * Have you questioned your child, listened to your child, gained his opinions of
       his class?
    * Is there a behavior problem with another student that needs to be addressed?