If you have concerns for your student, please take the following steps:

Contact your student’s teacher(s). Relay your concerns to the teacher and discuss what is being observed in the classroom. Your student’s teacher is the best person to provide information on your student because they work directly with your student for several hours each day. Frequently, communication between home and school is what is needed to address the problem or concern.

If your student continues to struggle academically, discuss with your student's teacher the possibility of starting Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). To learn more about MTSS, please visit our MTSS information page.

Following data collection and services in MTSS, if your student is in need of accommodations due to a diagnosis, a 504 plan may be the best option. If your student is displaying characteristics of a learning disability and demonstrating a need for specially designed instruction, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may be more appropriate.