It's time for parents to do a mid-year check-in with how your child's academic is progressing. If your child has an IEP this activity can be hugely important and may help you avoid unexpected disappointments at the end of the school year. If Q1 and Q2 have not gone so well in one or more subjects, consider doing the following: 1) request data (IEP Progress Reports, Report Cards, Trial Data from Goals/Objectives, Benchmarks) 2) Check to see if your child is making expected progress by reviewing the Data that you have requested and reach out to the appropriate person if you want to have a discussion. 3) connect with the case manager, primary teacher(s) by phone, conference or meeting, 4) after doing the first 3 3 items ask yourself if your child making expected progress,  or standing still, or regressing in one or more academic areas. 

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Remember, parents do not have to wait for the Annual Review meeting to discuss concerns. Parents have the right to request an IEP meeting at any time. Mid-year, after the first and second quarters is the perfect time to do check-in on your own and if needed with the school. 

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Debrah Martin