Begin reading to your child early. Not only can you help establish the reading habit, but research shows early reading helps reduce the negative effects of learning disabilities. Encourage high school students to take advanced placement courses or advanced technology and tech-prep courses. Be as involved as you can in your children's education each and every day. To support students in their learning outside of school, the National Catholic Educational Association developed a student assignment book with helpful hints on how to study and do homework.
Parents check and sign their child's homework each day and keep a record of it in the book.
Another feature of this book is space for a weekly written dialogue between the parent and teacher about the child's progress. Teachers and principals encourage the parents to use this space as soon as they have any question about their child's work or anticipate a potential difficulty that impedes learning. Most often, these written dialogues lead to three-way conferences among parents, student and teachers to help the child. Encourage your school to provide access to the computer lab after school and on weekends. Develop a technology plan for your school that explores how technology can support students, teachers, and administrators.