What to do after a parent-teacher conference

Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently - A podcast by Understood.org, Julian Saavedra - Wednesdays

Have you ever left a parent-teacher conference feeling both hopeful and unsure? Many parents of kids with learning and thinking differences have felt this way. Especially when the meeting brought to light their child’s trouble with reading or math. In this episode, Julian Saavedra talks with Kareem Neal, a special education teacher from Arizona. Listen as Kareem shares:  - How parents can use important points from these meetings to create an action plan to help their child succeed - Ways for improving communication with the teacher - Why it’s important to monitor a child’s progress.