Transcript Tools For Living - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Tools For Living
Nuts and Bolts for Navigating the
Educational System
Michelle Gaither, M.Ed.
AFLAC Teacher
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Introduction
 As a parent, what have you
done that you have found
successful in advocating for
your child’s education?
• Write your suggestion on
an index card.
• During this presentation
you will be asked to
share with others.
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 What questions do you have
about advocating for your
child’s education?
• Write your question on a
card.
• Questions will be
addressed at the end of
this presentation.
What is the key to helping your child succeed
academically?
COMMUNICATION!
As a parent, communication with your child’s
medical team, teachers and other educational
personnel is essential for academic success!
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Communication: Medical Team
•Have a clear understanding of how your child’s
illness will affect him/her academically.
•Ask when/if your child can go back to school and what
modifications your child might need upon returning to
school.
•Inform medical personnel of any changes your child
might be experiencing at school; academically,
behaviorally or socially.
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Communication: Medical Team
Request written documentation when needed to
assist you in advocating for your child at school.
Documentation should include:
•diagnosis/prognosis
•side effects of treatment that could impact
your child’s classroom performance
•possible problems with infectious disease
•environmental restrictions
•activity restrictions/precautions
•name of medical personnel to be used by
the school as a contact
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