Ensuring Success in the K-7 Program: A Parent’s Perspective by Sue Mirman

Introduction Our history with OCS Commitment and time Individualization

Introduction

Our history with OCS

Commitment and time

Individualization

Parent’s Role As teacher As parent School time is school time

Parent’s Role

As teacher

As parent

School time is school time

Motivation Daily rewards (not until the work is done!) Weekly rewards Eventually self motivated

Motivation

Daily rewards

(not until the work is done!)

Weekly rewards

Eventually self motivated

Organization Schedule Work space Supplies

Organization

Schedule

Work space

Supplies

Expectations Academically (high yet reasonable) Behaviorally

Expectations

Academically

(high yet reasonable)

Behaviorally

Guidance Base it on your child’s needs Be creative Wean to independence

Guidance

Base it on your child’s needs

Be creative

Wean to independence

Follow-up Grade work daily Check TNL

Follow-up

Grade work daily

Check TNL

Communication With teacher With school

Communication

With teacher

With school

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