As a parent, learning your child has a learning disability or other special need comes with a whirlwind of emotion. “Who will take care of them when I’m not here? How will I make sure they get the supports they need?” Fear and anxiety rear their heads. Everything you pictured about your child’s life is suddenly in doubt – including what school might look like.Today, we’re speaking with three current and former administrators – and for two of them, parents of a student with special needs – to step into the shoes of these families.<ul><li>What parents go through when their child receives a diagnosis</li><li>How these challenges are especially compounded when a family is new to the educational system in the United States</li><li>Why school and district leaders need to be thinking about this issue – not only to avoid litigation, but to achieve more productive outcomes</li><li>Strategies for supporting families as they navigate their new reality</li></ul>DIG DEEPER We think you’ll enjoy this article, too! <a href="https://www.frontlineeducation.com/blog/strategies-to-improve-the-iep-process-with-parent-participation/">5 Strategies to Improve the IEP Process with Parent Participation</a>

Be a Buffalo: Growing Leaders in School Systems

What if you could hear from leaders in school systems all around the country? People who are finding innovative ways to solve problems and make strategic decisions as they work to hire, develop, retain and support teachers and staff? From superintendents to principals, from human resources to curriculum and instruction to special education, we’re talking with people who have something to say in K-12 – and we’re sharing those conversations here.