The school's do have a responsiblity to provide quality education. Teacher's get paid, public pays taxes, etc but a teacher's job is SO much easier and effective when strategies, skills, etc. are practiced at both home and school. The strategies are reinforced, it provides more practice and structure for the child, etc. However, it is essential for both teacher and parents to have a regular means of communication so that both parties know the goal(s), the steps to reach the goal, ensure that both parties are on the same page, etc.

You are so right! A major problem in our culture is that of our expectation as parents that we have other things to do! Besides, we pay taxes to get our children educated. Just as it "takes a village to raise a child", it takes everyone working together to educate that child. Without that happening, success will be limited. This is even more true for children experiencing learning disabilities and needing alternative strategies!

The school does testing, but while it seems to be
comprehensive, it is to obtain what they need to
be sure the child qualifies for Special Education
Services. Parent information and support to continue that education at home is critical, but tragically not available in a home environment. A critical piece of the education is that of the carry-over at home with parents, more often than not, it is not available. Frequently, the parents require more communication from the school. If the school is not able to provide that support, a tutor, psychologist, neuropsychologist, etc. perhaps with additional testing, is potentially another resource in the process, likely less optimal!

Without doubt, the greatest success most efficiently is accomplished by the school and parents working together closely, providing the exposure and repetition necessary. Unfortunately,
it requires a lot of effort on both sides.

Dr. Nilsson

As a teacher and an individual with a disabilty I would like to offer my perspective..... For me, the testing is just a beginning, than it's a matter of "what next?" or "what now?" Strategies need to be developed for "how" to help the child, parents and
teachers working together to develop these strategies. The more the strategies are used at home AND at school the greater chance for success! As a teacher, a challenge that occurs is parents who are hesitant to discuss the child's behavior at home. Trying
as much as possible to make the parents feels comfortable, letting them know that we are there as a "team" to help, not to judge. Stil, while I understand the reasoning for doing so, it's sometimes frustrating when explaining a child's behavior at school,
asking parents for feedback for how to address the behavior, and recieving answers such as "they are perfect at home. We never see that kind of behavior at home!" The most honest and open both parties can be, the better the chances for success!