Working Together: The Key to Your Grandchild’s Academic Success
Raising a grandchild comes with challenges, but ensuring their academic success doesn’t have to be one of them. The key? Partnering with their school and fostering a strong learning environment at home.
Know Your Rights
Under the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, eligible schools offer extra support in reading, language arts, and math. If your grandchild isn’t making progress, you can request a special education evaluation through their teacher or school representative.
Build a Strong Teacher Partnership
Teachers are your allies in your grandchild’s education. Strengthen this partnership by:
Enrolling them in school-based remediation programs.
Requesting extra homework practice.
Setting up a communication plan with their teacher.
Create a Supportive Learning Space at Home
Set up a Quiet Study Area – Free from distractions.
Encourage Daily Study Habits – Establish a routine.
Check Homework – Offer praise and constructive feedback.
Limit Distractions – Restrict phone and social media use during study time.
Encourage & Reward Effort
Positive reinforcement boosts motivation. Try:
Daily Rewards for good behavior in school.
Weekly Incentives for consistent effort.
Verbal Encouragement to reinforce persistence.
Hold Them Accountable
Education is their responsibility. Set expectations, monitor progress, and celebrate achievements—big and small.
Final Thoughts
By working closely with teachers, utilizing available resources, and fostering a structured home environment, you can help your grandchild thrive academically.
For more details, review the PowerPoint presentation from Dr. Michael Eskridge. Contact him at meskridge78@gmail.com or visit communityempowermentservicesinc.com for further guidance.
Visit www.giftsgivelife.com for additional resources—because working together is the key to success!