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How to be a
Best Advocate
Pupil Services
Manual

How to help your child by being his or her best advocate

The key to helping your child is to have a good relationship with your child's teachers. Begin at your initial meeting with school staff. Meet the teachers and tell them of any special needs or concerns. Seek their advice on how all can work together to best meet your child's needs.

Communicate regularly with your child's teachers. This helps you to know what is going on during your child's day. Keep the teachers informed of any happy news or problems in your child's home life to show them that you trust them and believe in this partnership.

Ask for help. Ask the teachers they have noticed your concerns. Work together to best address your child's needs.

Show your appreciation for your child's teacher through compliments for a job well done. Everyone appreciates a compliment.

Be active in your child's school. Join the PTO or PTA and attend school events. Volunteer to help. Use parent-teacher conferences as an opportunity to show the staff how much you care. Helping your child is often a simple matter of helping your child's teachers.

The parent-teacher partnership is a crucial link for the well-being of your child. Nurture this partnership to ensure a successful educational experience for your child.

For further information, try Parents Anonymous at (800) 448-4906 or at www.parentsanonymousofpa.org

Pennsylvania school districts shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Patricia Baughman, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Administration Office, East Stroudsburg Area School District, North Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 or call (570) 424-8500.