Parent Real Talk | August: Back-to-School Together
Practical tools to help families start school conversations, understand common support options, and know where to begin when a child may need additional help.
Back-to-School Together was created to make school navigation a little less overwhelming.
These resources give families simple places to start, questions they can ask, words they can use, and information about common school supports.
Developed through Change Collective KY’s Back-to-School Together family navigation event in partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and Children’s Law Center, Inc.
Families: Know Your Options — A Family Guide
A simple starting guide for families with information about signs a child may need support, where to begin, common IEP and 504 supports, and steps parents can take when concerns arise.
Know Your Options — 6 Ways to Respond to School Concerns
Six practical ways families can respond when something is not working at school, including asking questions, documenting concerns, requesting conversations, and exploring additional support.
Who Do I Contact? — A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
Not sure who to contact first? This guide walks families through possible starting points, from the classroom teacher through school and district-level support, depending on the concern.
Words You Can Use — Plain-Language Sentence Starters
Simple language families can use when emailing a school, asking questions, requesting a meeting or evaluation, following up on a concern, documenting a conversation, or participating in an ARC/IEP meeting.
General information only. Not legal advice.
